Seven race tracks face closure in horse racing industry proposal
The horse racing industry has proposed shutting down seven race tracks and 12 other venues to keep the…
Long-serving former Taupō mayor David Trewavas dies aged 63
Former Taupō mayor David Trewavas — who served the district for 24 years — has died aged 63.…
Maxigesic Recovery Report: NRL and NRLW squads
One New Zealand Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki faces one to two weeks on the sideline with a foot…
‘Very unwise’ for National to push ahead with a social media ban – ACT Party
National would be “very unwise” to push ahead with a social media ban on under-16-year-olds “at the expense…
Retailer confidence returns to normal after ‘shock’ period
Confidence levels among retailers across New Zealand are beginning to return to normal after a “shock” period brought…
‘High treason’: Russian ambassador to NZ on suspected spy’s arrest
Russian security services have arrested a 55-year-old man accused of spying for New Zealand. A report in the…
NRL Team List: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad starts at fullback for Warriors
Veteran Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad starts at fullback for the first time in more than three months in One New…
Southland’s SH96 reopens following truck crash
State Highway 96 in Southland has reopened after a truck and trailer flipped this afternoon, blocking the road and…
Submission: Draft Guidance on Regulations for Groups of Activities for Councils’ Planning and Reporting
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The New Zealand Initiative welcomes the opportunity to submit on the Draft Guidance on Regulations…
Investigation launched after pōhutukawa trees poisoned
Two pōhutukawa trees have been illegally poisoned in the Coromandel, the Department of Conservation says. There was clear…
New Zealand dismisses Russian spy recruitment claim
New Zealand’s intelligence service on Tuesday cast doubt on Russian claims that Wellington recruited a Russian citizen to…
Youth worker gets community service for punching, stomping teen ‘with significant force’
A former Te Kāika youth-justice staffer who attacked a teenager while on his way to work has failed…