Pay equity backlash is ‘hyperbole’, Finance Minister says
Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dismissed claims the coalition’s…
Taranaki composting company fined $71k for stinking out its neighbours
Remediation NZ’s Uruti site. Photo: Supplied A controversial North Taranaki composting company has been fined more than $71,000…
Meridian warns households could face power bill increases up to seven percent
Meridian Energy CEO Mike Roan. Photo: Meridian Energy Meridian Energy says households could face power bill increases of…
Police in Dunedin fired shot at man as he drove towards them while trying to avoid arrest
Photo: Dunedin police say they shot at a man as he drove his vehicle towards officers and their…
Single male Oriental fruit fly discovered in Papatoetoe in Auckland
An Oriental fruit fly on a piece of fruit. Photo: Supplied / Biosecurity NZ A biosecurity operation is…
Cricket: White Ferns cruise to victory over Zimbabwe in first T20
New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr on her way to a century during the White Ferns vs Zimbabwe Women T20…
Homes evacuated in Central Otago after fire threatens properties
Fire and Emergency says a large grass fire in Central Otago has now been contained. FENZ was called…
Police in Dunedin fired shot at man as he drove towards them while trying to avoid arrest
Photo: Dunedin police say they shot at a man as he drove his vehicle towards officers and their…
MediMap hack: Pharmacists implement manual system to maintain safe care levels
MediMap is used by some health providers in aged care, disability, hospice and the community to accurately record…
Fact check: Donald Trump makes false claims in State of the Union address
By CNN staff US President Donald Trump. Photo: Brendan Smialowski President Donald Trump made false claims in his…
New report exposes potential nitrate pollution in Southland
The Southland Regional Council report said in some places the nitrate concentrations in groundwater exceeded the New Zealand…
Christchurch Hospital reaching capacity, Nurses’ Organisation says
Christchurch Hospital resourced bed occupancy reached 99 percent at one point on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon…