Outgoing Bay of Plenty council chairman Doug Leeder says local government change is inevitable
Changes to councils were inevitable, Leeder told Local Democracy Reporting. “It doesn’t matter which government’s in power, because…
Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak in the 47-year record
But “what seems to be happening is that warmth from the global ocean is now mixing into the…
Astrid Jorgensen talks memoir, Pub Choir NZ tour and life after America’s Got Talent
At her Pub Choir gigs, she takes a song and, in a single evening, teaches hundreds, and sometimes…
Residential zoning in Auckland: ‘What the city needs’ – Council votes to notify housing plan change
Most homes were in a single-house residential zone, generally allowing up to two storeys, with mixed-housing zones and…
Email to former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming led to arms vetting policy change
The investigation found he had the appropriate delegation to instruct the changes, both as executive lead for the…
Caregiver tried to alter elderly man’s estate; judge upholds original will
The High Court said each diary entry appeared to have been written by the caregiver, and signed by…
Minister promises change to mental health bill, keeping mums and babies together in most instances
She spoke to the Herald about the importance of keeping mothers and their babies together and has become…
Taika claims first running of Great NZ Hurdle as trainer Paul Nelson extends record
“Paul and Carol are family friends of mine and I’m absolutely honoured to be in this training partnership,”…
What expiry dates really mean – and other simple tricks to save money on groceries
Labels aren’t the only guide. Your senses are often the best judge. A tub of yoghurt a day…
Education Ministry reverses plan to remove agriculture subjects from schools
Allen, who is also an agribusiness teacher at St Paul’s Collegiate, told RNZ that not every student wanted…
Aviation summit: New Civil Aviation Authority chief Kane Patena asked how he’ll handle ‘old heads’
Patena’s entry has been keenly awaited by many in aviation and today he addressed the Aviation Industry Association…
Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally
“We know, for example, about instances in which people with known care and protection histories, or previous convictions…