Rats, leaks and overcrowding show need for Whangārei Hospital redevelopment
NZ Nurses Organisation delegate Chantelle Thompson said the surgical ward on which she worked was so crammed that…
New Zealand Michelin Guide’s launch in four cities disappoints regional restaurateurs
Karl Martin-Boulton, owner and chef at Hamilton chef’s table restaurant The Green, said the announcement was “huge news”…
Northland whānau line up for measles jabs as Moko Van visits rural areas
“They’re quite concerned, there’s definitely been an increase in inquiries and people just turning up.” Graham said whānau…
Hauraki Gulf restoration: $26m plan backs 19 new protected areas
The investment supports the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025, which establishes 19 new protected…
Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South Island
Transpower has declared a grid emergency this morning after a lightning strike. “The tripping of the Whirinaki, Wairakei…
Māori ward results: Did your region vote to keep them?
The Labour Government abolished the provision for binding referendums in 2021. In 2023, the National-led coalition brought the…
Mother of missing Christchurch teen Marley thanks searchers, police ask public to stay away
Police search teams have been conducting a detailed search of Nicholson Park, Scarborough, and the surrounding bush area…
Garden hose, sprinklers now limited to alternate days in Wellington areas
Gardens could still be watered by hand at any time, provided hoses were not left unattended. Wellington Water…
NZTA rolls out mobile trailer cameras to catch speeding drivers, Auckland to see first unit
“Using mobile trailers also allows us to have our cameras out for longer stretches of time, and to…
Coromandel and Western Bay of Plenty outages leave 8600 homes without power
“For that reason, it’s important that, if you are affected by an outage because of storm damage, you…