Jenny-May Clarkson begins final Breakfast show after 20 years at TVNZ
The pair hinted at a larger send-off for Clarkson towards the end of the morning show. In the…
Hawke’s Bay water restrictions begin as record-low aquifer levels recorded
With summer still three weeks away and rainfall in Hastings well below average, locals around the Paritua–Karewarewa Stream…
Meridian starts work on $227m Ruakākā solar farm to power Northland homes
Spanning 201ha across three sites, it will feature approximately 250,000 solar panels over an area the equivalent of…
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell begins second term with fist bump
After Tapsell declared her oath, she and Moraes shared a fist bump. “It’s so fantastic to be returning…
Power consumers must register to get $270 payment in Hawke’s Bay
All consumers are urged to log-on to ensure details are up to date, and those who are registered…
White House begins firing workers amid prolonged shutdown
Democratic leaders in Congress have dismissed the threats as an attempt at intimidation and said mass firings would…
Harcourts’ Christchurch franchisees face Commerce Commission cartel action
“The commission alleges this conduct was damaging because, between them, the franchisees had a significant share of the…
Hakyung Lee suitcase double-murder trial: Jury begins deliberations over children’s deaths
“You are here as members of the public, representing the community we all live in,” the judge said.…
Brian Tamaki leads Auckland vigil and haka for slain US activist Charlie Kirk
Tamaki said Kirk’s death showed the loss of Christian values in our world. “He was executed because he…
Health experts warn of late flu peak with illness rates in south rising
The FluTracking weekly report shows a later, higher peak for flu symptoms this year. Photo / FluTracking The…
DR Congo begins vaccinating against new Ebola outbreak
The first shipment of vaccines was handed out to those most at risk from the virus, including frontline…
Chris Hipkins hoses down discussion on Labour tolerating higher inflation after Barbara Edmonds’ interest in discussing idea with economists
“It’s a debate and a discussion that does need to be had,” Edmonds said. “I’d be open to…