Wellington’s sewage diverted away from shore, out to Cook Strait
Sewage can be seen on Wellington’s South Coast after a leak from the Moa Point wastewater plant. Photo:…
Damage to Moa Point wastewater plant ‘as bad as we feared’ – Wellington Water
Wellington Water chief executive Pat Dougherty says he had never seen damage like this before. Photo: Samuel Rillstone…
People across North Island report second possible meteor sighting within a week
People across the North Island are reporting possible sightings of a meteor. Social media users, including one in…
‘Catastrophic failure’: Wellington mayor describes plant’s leak as environmental disaster
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone An average of around 70 million litres of untreated wastewater has been pouring…
People collect frozen iguanas as US cold snap continues to bite
Cold-stunned as well as dead green iguanas lie in the back of a pickup truck after being collected…
70 million litres of raw sewage flowing into Wellington sea
The head of Wellington Water says about 70 million litres of raw sewage is now flowing into the…
Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing native pūteketeke chicks
The adult pūteketeke didn’t see the danger as they don’t perceive ducks as a threat, DOC says. Photo:…
Rugby League: Proposed kick-off rule change a no-go for NRL 2026
Tanah Boyd of the New Zealand Warriors. Photo: Brett Phibbs/www.photosport.nz The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has decided…
World Rugby defends Australia-Hong Kong World Cup opener
Sevu Reece of the All Blacks tackled by Marika Koroibete of the Wallabies during the All Blacks v…
‘They will be deeply missed’: Orana Wildlife Park’s family of lions euthanised
Meeka and Mambila at Orana Wildlife Park. Photo: Supplied / Orana Wildlife Park A family of lions has…
‘A boys club’: Allegations of sexism, bullying and favouritism at NZ Boxing
Tasmyn Benny alleges that NZ Boxing coach Meehan showed little interest in women’s boxing. Photo: Photosport An alleged…
Pharmac makes move towards funding weight loss drug Wegovy
Wegovy is a weight loss drug that is injected weekly. Photo: JENS KALAENE Pharmac has taken the first…