New Zealand gov backs 2,500 EV chargers with zero-interest loans
The government of New Zealand has committed to doubling the number of public EV chargers around the country…
Cocaine consumption surges to all‑time high in New Zealand
Cocaine use has hit an all-time high in New Zealand, exceeding MDMA consumption for the first time, according…
Ambulance operators sentenced over use, access to controlled drugs
First published on Medsafe ordered an audit into the prescribing and utilisation of controlled drugs. Photo: 123RF Two…
Sold to the highest trawler: Shane Jones hands NZ oceans over to Big Fish – National silent
This week, Seafood New Zealand and their star employee, Shane Jones, are celebrating. Sweeping amendments proposed to the…
Three injured in multi-vehicle crash on SH1 near Ōtāhuhu
Three people have been injured in a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Ōtāhuhu in south Auckland…
Nestling swimwear brand helps fund Water Safety NZ
New Zealand swimwear brand Nestling has donated $6138 to Water Safety New Zealand. The contribution follows a campaign…
Large fire in Napier Hill house
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Auckland rail closures confirmed as fuel prices soar for drivers
The biggest disruption is a three-day full network closure planned during the school holidays. Other full closures will…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins not offering policy ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises
As the Herald has previously reported, two potential levers that could be pulled would be making adjustments to…
More than 2500 new EV chargers to be rolled out in NZ
More than 2500 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are on the way to New Zealand, funded partly through…
Boat explosion at Tauranga marina injures 1 person
Police confirmed they responded to the incident, saying the explosion occurred about 1.35pm and one person suffered moderate…
Fuel cost crisis: Govt to unveil ‘targeted and temporary’ support tomorrow
Chris Hipkins says the government needs to “step up to the plate” and lead the country through “another…