Whakatāne weather mystery as freak ‘tornado’ damages fences and roofs
Others living in different parts of these streets said they heard nothing. No injuries have been reported. Bracken…
Fonterra and Greenpeace settle over misleading ’100% New Zealand grass-fed’ claims on Anchor butter
“The claim did not put in issue the question of whether or not the phrase ‘grass-fed’ on its…
Superannuation at 65, comforting politics and hard maths: Nick Stewart
When New Zealand’s pension was introduced in 1898, set at age 65, male life expectancy was around 56…
Skyline Rotorua to close mountain bike park and Crankworx trails in 2027
“Mountain biking has been an integral part of Skyline Rotorua’s story, and we will continue to actively support…
Media Insider: Broadcasting Standards Authority v Sean Plunket and The Platform – BSA claims formal jurisdiction over Māori tikanga ‘mumbo jumbo’ comment
Peters told Plunket today that the BSA move was one of “breathtaking audacity”. “They say there’s a huge…
Ardie Savea: Inside the All Blacks loosie’s relationship with the team and New Zealand Rugby
The fading renditions of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot could be heard as the last of England’s jubilant fans…
Audrey Parkinson at 107: Life, laughter and the rise of New Zealand centenarians
Her niece Judith Grant, 73, remains one of her closest companions. Grant visits weekly to help with shopping…
Greens call for ‘urgent inquiry’ into Heinz Wattie’s and McCain plant closures
A harvester collecting sweetcorn for McCain in Hastings. The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would…
Listen to The Country online: Fuel, fertiliser and freight in New Zealand
What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and…
Napier crash: Truck and trailer rolls, closes SH51 lane near Awatoto Rd
A spokesperson for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the northbound lane of SH51 from Awatoto Rd would…
Jury decision shows tide turning against Meta and YouTube
As part of our research for the series, we carried out two experiments, one on TikTok and another…
How to protect wildlife this summer: DoC advice for beaches and backyards
“We also have a number of migratory bird species that need space to feed and rest.” Haultain said…