Driving instructors back licence changes aimed at safer young drivers
Drivers over 25 will retain minimum learner and restricted periods of six months each, but will no longer…
Elon Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in bid to build space data centres
“By directly harnessing near-constant solar power with little operating or maintenance costs, these satellites will transform our ability…
In an apparent climbdown, Trump announces Greenland ‘framework’, backing off US force and tariffs
When asked if Denmark would continue to control the territory, Rutte said the subject of Greenland’s sovereignty “did…
Every Bite Bay of Plenty: Programme teaches how to cut household food waste
Cousar said the growing programme was being delivered through 11 hubs nationally. Envirohub BOP project co-ordinator Hannah Cousar…
Tau Oranga Health Care: New kaupapa Māori practice opening in Rotorua
Childs recalled trying to book a GP appointment and being told that there was a seven-week wait. “By…
Shane Jones opens $200m gas security fund for proposals next month
A gas advisory panel is being established to ensure decisions are informed by deep commercial and technical expertise,…
Mobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and Waitomo
The strategy includes a combination of traditional and the new self-service station model with digital payment solutions and…
Papakura fireworks attack: Two injured after blasts inside lawnmower shop
As some customers took cover amid the fear and confusion of fireworks exploding inside the shop, Webster and…
Peter Griffin: How Rocket Lab helped Nasa’s return to the moon
An edited extract from book The Launch of Rocket Lab In 2017, Nasa formally revealed plans for Artemis,…
Dunedin teen arrested over online bomb threat to Kilbirnie Masjid
A note from the Wellington Islamic Centre said the threat was made online and “specified the exact address…
Central Otago freedom camping surge prompts tougher bylaw proposal
“The Queenstown Lakes does seem to be a very popular place for tourists to visit,” Galloway said. Freedom…
Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap as Trump urges quick talks
A senior Hamas official told AFP on condition of anonymity that the Palestinian militant group “is very keen…