David Seymour eyes wine-style export boom in medicinal cannabis industry
The ministry defines a medicinal cannabis product as either dried cannabis flower, or a pharmaceutical dosage containing ingredients…
Golden Bay and Waikato farmer fatalities spark tractor hoist safety warning from coroners
Golden Bay farmer Melvin Robinson with sons Brendon (right) and Zane Robinson. Melvin was one of two farmers…
Tauranga animal bylaw review: Have your say on new leash rules and bans
Most of the changes apply to dog rules, with the council saying the purpose of the bylaw was…
Auckland Airport’s new international check-in: Southbase wins contract, 1000 jobs could be created
“We’ve just been completing the new satellite check-in at the front of the Transport Hub,” Beddis told the…
Could petrol prices hit $3? Retailers warned over hiking prices as Middle East crisis deepens
“[Unleaded] 91 petrol prices have been sitting at just over $2.50 a litre, and so at US$80 [$136]…
Auckland Transport to compensate 71yo passenger who broke back in public bus
She said the driver stopped the bus and checked on her but offered no apology, while another passenger…
Labour asks Govt to exempt abuse in care survivors, people in hardship from MSD debt law change
The legal reforms are not connected with the compensation payments that abuse in care survivors will receive as…
Auckland’s latest density rules could further restrict building on risky properties
Council planning director Megan Tyler. Photo / Sylvie Whinray About 12,000 properties most at risk from natural hazards…
Air New Zealand forecast to lose $125m this financial year as costs surge, analyst warns
Air New Zealand last week said costs from engine issues were a drag on near-term earnings. Hewitt said…
Paremoremo community alarmed by dog attacks on sheep, warns person could be next
But in this quiet community, some people were on edge about a roving dog causing problems for residents…
Ellerslie Train Station aggravated robbery: Police urge victim to come forward
The group of six was tracked by surveillance cameras boarding a train headed for Newmarket, where they were…
Iran conflict: Petrol prices, interest rates and KiwiSaver – where you could feel the financial fallout
It is still early days in terms of market reaction and the conflict, so assessing the possible fallout…