University of Auckland backs professor’s ‘academic freedom’ after Act MP Parmjeet Parmar’s criticisms
The bill received significant backlash from the public, activists, lawyers and the Waitangi Tribunal. Parmar said she was…
Iwi-led Far North mussel spat project gets $4.5m government support
“That supply is often unpredictable, leading to shortages and limiting the ability of our mussel farmers to fully…
Traffic backed on Upper Harbour Motorway, Greenhithe after two separate crashes
The 10km journey was expected to take almost 40 minutes as of 8.30am. The motorway was closed for…
Crash blocks northbound lanes at Auckland’s Spaghetti Junction
Another showed extensive damage to the driver’s side of the car, with the front wheel jutting out at…
Ministry of Education supports Coromandel school after toilet block assault
Freke said disciplinary decisions related to the incident were the “responsibility” of Mercury Bay Area and its board.…
Donald Trump calls for replacing US 250th concerts with MAGA rally
“So I am thinking about bringing the Number One Attraction anywhere in the World, the man who gets…
Last-minute amendment to cut Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed 7.9% Auckland rates rise back to 5.9%
“This year isn’t business-as-usual; we are funding the country’s biggest transport infrastructure project ever in the City Rail…
Media Insider: The Spinoff founder Duncan Greive’s new digital music venture Lume – backed by big names such as Lorde, Hamish McKenzie and Karl von Randow
Launching in June, it’s a sparkling new app that confronts several major issues in the local music industry:…
Tauranga sports facility projects advance as councillors demand cost control
The combined cost of the Memorial Park Aquatic Centre and a “national-scale courts and events hub” at Baypark…
Fireworks ban: Select committee backs end to public sales and use
The four-member committee was unanimous in its recommendation, but Fleming said he didn’t expect any change before this…
East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick supports inquiry into Fire and Emergency fleet
She said the Gisborne station’s primary appliance was out of service for up to a year, and firefighters…
Dog attacks crackdown: Gisborne chase victim backs tougher laws and owner prosecutions
Hawthorne welcomed the review. “I’m so pleased it is being talked about and the Government are trying to…