Waitaki ditches ‘unsustainable’ in-house water plan
Waitaki District Council is rejoining the Southern Waters partnership it ditched last year. The council has announced it will…
Canterbury Museum pleads for an extra $64m after another budget blow-out
Canterbury Museum’s redevelopment had an original budget of $205 million, which has now been pushed out to almost…
Napier mayor Richard McGrath stands down his deputy
Napier’s former deputy mayor Sally Crown and mayor Richard McGrath. Photo: Supplied / Napier City Council Napier mayor…
Gus Lamont: Parents of missing 4-year-old issue new photos and statement asking for public assistance
Gus’ parents Josh and Jess have issued a new picture (above) and video as part of their plea…
Hamilton man shot brother and left him to die
By Belinda Feek Jack Hargreaves’ brother and flatmate were trying to get into his bedroom when he fired…
Auckland dog owners take fight against off-leash ban to court
Last year, the Puketāpapa Local Board voted to ban dogs from running free in part of Hillsborough’s Monte…
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: FENZ leader admits going against protocol to restart search for dead firefighter
A Muriwai memorial for firefighters Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg. Photo: RNZ / Rayssa Almeida A leading…
Cost of eliminating invasive clams from lake too much for council
Eradicating the gold clams could cost up to $1.3 million, with no guarantee of success. File photo. Photo:…
Human remains found in search for kidnapped Sydney grandad
Human remains have been found by detectives investigating the mistaken kidnapping of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian. Baghsarian, 85,…
What happened Tuesday | interest.co.nz
Here are the key things you need to know before you leave work today (or if you work…
I gave Andrew a naked massage at Buckingham Palace… the £75 bill was paid by the Royal Family’s Coutts bank cheque
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor enjoyed a private naked massage in a bedroom at Buckingham Palace – all paid for using…
New Zealand would back removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession, says PM | New Zealand
New Zealand has become the second Commonwealth country to back the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal…