Taupō Hospital labelled ‘poor neighbour’ to Rotorua Hospital as nurse calls for support staff
She said in her view, compared with Rotorua Hospital, “we’re like a poor neighbour”. Gretton reduced her hours…
Can New Zealand’s extinct birds help save the living? Photographer captures species ‘haunting’ a nation’s history
EDITOR’S NOTE: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing…
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Waikouaiti
A motorcyclist is in a serious condition following a crash in Waikouaiti. Emergency services were called to the…
Technology entrepreneur Sir Rod Drury named 2026 New Zealander of the Year
Sir Rod Drury. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski Technology entrepreneur Sir Rod Drury has been named 2026 New…
‘Only practical road access’: Coastal community at risk
A report has painted a bleak picture for communities living in parts of South Wairarapa if a key…
‘Things could get worse’ PM warns, Willis outlines main risks to fuel supply
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government is preparing for the worst-case scenario of a prolonged conflict in…
Crews attack fire near petrol station in Auckland’s Ponsonby
A fire near a petrol station in Auckland’s Ponsonby has been contained “but not fully extinguished”, according to…
New Zealand growth undershoots as domestic demand softens
New Zealand Q4 GDP misses expectations, momentum faded into year-end Summary: Q4 GDP undershoots expectations on both quarterly…
Feedback urged as AT proposes hiking parking permits by 63%
Residents of Auckland’s inner suburbs are being asked for feedback on a proposal that would hike the price…
Car battery and decoy duck used in illegal set nets – Fisheries NZ
Fisheries NZ has shared some of the illegal set nets which it had seized during recreational catch inspections…
Body found in search for boatie missing in Lake Manapouri
A body has been found in the search for a boatie missing after falling overboard in a Fiordland…
Fuel situation could get worse before better, says Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has acknowledged a “big shift” in the government’s messaging around the war in the…