The Detail: Net fishing is in, then out again as National Party does a backflip
A ring net fishing boat in Northland. Photo: Seafood NZÂ National has announced that, if re-elected, it would…
Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory? Why the costs could outweigh the benefits
Photo: 123RF Supporters of compulsory third-party vehicle insurance argue that it will prevent innocent drivers from facing hefty…
Barbara Edmonds could become finance minister, but she’s still figuring out how to be a politician
Barbara Edmonds doesn’t look like any finance minister that has gone before her, doesn’t speak like the others,…
On The Up: Northlander wins NZ hang gliding title for second year in a row
“The contest is in the natural knowledge of the sky and being able to read the sky –…
Tauranga housing: Classic plans 200-unit retirement village as part of $400m development
It was estimated to have capacity for at least 3000 homes plus schooling, local and neighbourhood commercial centres…
Major through road in Lower Hutt closes for next nine months
The works have already drawn the ire of local residents. Photo: Pretoria Gordon A major through road in…
Two dead in separate central North Island crashes on SH1 and SH4 near Taihape and Waimarino
The car was removed from the water yesterday afternoon. Police have since confirmed the dead driver was the…
‘Good start’ – McLaughlin celebrates second place in Indycar race
Kiwi polesitter Scott McLaughlin has clawed his way onto the podium at the Indycar season opener in the…
Official advice about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorder labelled ‘incredibly damaging’
Some patients with a rare disorder experience complications and have to rely on feeding tubes, intravenous fluids and…
Urmil no longer a cyclone, should avoid NZ
Photo: NZ Metservice New Zealand’s metservice says former Tropical Cyclone Urmil transferred into an extra-tropical low about midnight…
Jetstar launches new trans-Tasman route out of Christchurch
Jetstar is adding a new international route out of Christchurch, announcing it will begin direct flights to Perth…
Auckland commuters warned to prepare for congestion as March Madness begins
Public transport operations group manager Rachel Cara said commuters are likely to be affected, regardless of how they…