Central Queensland fossilised fruits discovery changes understanding of plant evolutionary history
When scientists were first handed exceptionally preserved fossils from rural central Queensland, they were stumped. “It was an…
Shane Jones tells Steven Spielberg ‘ET go home’ over Bendigo-Ophir mine donation
Shane Jones has said he wants more mining in both the South and North Islands. Photo / Sylvie…
Steven Spielberg donates to group opposing Central Otago gold mine, in memory of Sir Sam Neill
Neill was a vocal opponent of Santana Minerals’ project, describing the planned open-cast mine as a threat to…
Central Otago gold mine supporters say backing was always there
“It’s the future of Central, really.” Cromwell businesses are among those increasingly putting their names behind the proposed…
Central Queensland bids for defence investment as it hosts major army training operation
A new army vehicle has defence officials very excited. The Boxer Block II Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle has faced…
Asian businesses boost Central, Eastern European industrial rentals
Property EU punitive measures drive demand from Chinese carmakers, Taiwan tech, landlord CTP says Yanfeng’s facility in Namestovo,…
Laurie Keats dies at 92 after lifetime devoted to Golden Shears
The movement saw the Golden Shears of Great Britain established in 1963, and further development worldwide, including the…
Man charged after people allegedly chased, threatened with scissors at Auckland’s Nixon Park
He is due to appear in Auckland District Court on October 21. Police charged a 52-year-old man on…
Christchurch High Street: Restored Duncan’s Buildings put on the market
“We had a real desire to save and preserve more of the city’s heritage architecture and we had…
New 158-room hotel begins construction just 50m from Tauranga waterfront
EVT director of development Peter Hill said in a media release: “We’re pleased to be partnering on a…
Ballentynes stores to become Caroline Eve shops across regions
“I am proud to be handed the baton from Mr Ballentyne to carry on in these locations.” The…
More than 100 pupils absent daily at Point Chevalier School, Auckland as winter illness hits
With a roll of about 600, the absences were noticeable as some classes only had nine pupils. The…