Immigration account $150 million in the red, visa numbers overestimated
Photo: 123rf.com Over-optimistic forecasting of visa numbers has contributed to a blow-out in Immigration New Zealand’s finances. Visa…
Health tribunal to decide future of Murupara GP Bernard Conlon
Conlon has practised medicine in Murupara for 35 years and said the drawn-out process has taken a toll…
University of Otago to offer new qualifications in Queenstown as part of campus plans
Queenstown. Photo: 123RF The University of Otago will offer two new qualifications in Queenstown as part of a…
Dozens of Auckland homes compulsorily bought for flood relief plan
Close to 50 homes in an Auckland suburb are being compulsorily bought to make way for new flood…
Pae Ora Bill Weakens Māori Voice, Erodes Accountability
Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, representing over 121,000 Māori in the greater Waikato region, warns that the…
Judge warns Anaru Yardley jail doors will ‘keep swinging’ without change after New Plymouth stabbing
First published on File image. Anaru Yardley has been sent to prison after stabbing a man who told…
#hakinakina: Rennie Takes the Helm: New Zealand Rugby Names New All Blacks Coach – Waatea News: Māori Radio Station
Role Funding: New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Dave Rennie as the new head coach of the All Blacks,…
Push for cat curfew in Hawke’s Bay: ‘You’re either on the side of the birds or the predators’
“Whatever it takes is what should be done,” Barker said. “Nothing should be off the table.” He said…
Adventure meets appetite at the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Air New Zealand backs the festival’s flavour and fun through its regional events programme. There are food festivals,…
Northland mum Kari Muller gives birth to 13lb 6oz son Lewis at Whangārei Hospital
“Then we had a scan at 37 weeks which kind of agreed that he was tracking large,” Kari…
New Zealand government seeks feedback on Cyber Security Strategy
The New Zealand government is consulting on measures to enhance the cyber security of the country’s critical infrastructure system,…
Dents on a wall? Landlords, tenants puzzle over wear and tear rules
A “very small dent” or black mark on a wall. A Raro spill on the carpet. A broken…