‘Super’ El Nino could doom the Amazon Rainforest
Drought. Fire. Mass illegal logging. Now, researchers warn another “Super” El Niño could doom the Amazon rainforest. “The…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon eyes fuel excise, accommodation levy and banks for possible tax change
“What we’re not doing is going off bananas on a wealth tax or capital gains tax, which will…
Wild deer spreading onto farms and near urban areas, hunter warns
It said deer were stripping younger trees and plants sheltered under the canopy of older trees and recommended…
St Mary’s Bay sinkhole raises questions as intensification looms
Auckland Council has approved Plan 120, a move that would permit building heights of up to 15 storeys…
Better, faster satellite-to-mobile is nearly here: Will it kill off our telcos?
Line-of-sight to the sky? Soon it won’t be a barrier Today, Starlink has the limitation that it requires…
Auckland planning future: Councillors vote for ‘hybrid’ model with high rises in inner city hubs
It also meant 85% of the city’s land area would experience no planning change and be unaffected under…
Netflix cast caught in Te Anau earthquake while filming Queenstown series
The Diplomat actor Rufus Sewell. Photo / Getty Images The quake struck 40km north of Te Anau at…
Government hitting most national mental health targets but some regions lagging behind
That is partly because some of the people seeking mental health and addiction support from a hospital emergency…
Auckland Transport pushes ahead with Ponsonby paid parking plan
13 streets to have paid parking Auckland Transport got the green light to commence design and delivery of…
Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium: Public tours launched after ‘whirlwind’
The tours also include interactive elements in the changing rooms and exclusive souvenirs. Venues Ōtautahi chief executive Caroline…
Mount Maunganui Ocean Sports Club unveils $2m waterfront upgrade plans
She said the upgraded facilities would remain a key space for members, while also increasing the venue’s function…
Local government reforms: Thames-Coromandel mayor pitches Bay of Plenty merger
Revell put a slide of a giant love heart on the big screen in Rotorua’s council chambers, as…