Concerns stormwater infrastructure will be left behind in water reforms
Flooding in the Wellington suburb of Mt Cook. Photo: SUPPLIED Auckland Council’s head of flood response says he…
Parent of teen who only eats plain foods ‘terrified’ child could go blind
A public health poster. Photo: Amy Williams/RNZ A parent of a teenager who eats only plain foods including…
Australia’s ‘most beautiful’ street is fed up with viral fame
By Oliver Hotham, AFP Photo: SAEED KHAN Viral posts of an Australian street dubbed the country’s “most beautiful”…
Wellington landfill at threat from new housing development
Concept art of how the Silverstream Forest houses might look. Photo: Guildford Timber Company / supplied A Wellington…
One NZ issue fixed after causing internet outages across the South Island, parts of North Island
Internet outage on 1 May 2026. Photo: screenshot / OneNZ One NZ says the issue that caused widespread…
Mystery species tentatively identified after West Coast discovery
By Vihan Dalal, Local Democracy Reporter The unknown species tentatively identified as Potamilla alba was found in Jackson…
New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and co-founder and managing director Bruce Smith, during a tour of the new…
Roger Randle’s move to coach rugby in Ireland off after old allegations resurface
Roger Randle, will not be joining Munster, by mutual agreement. Photo: Clay Cross Irish rugby club Munster has…
US invites NZ to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Winston Peters and Donald Trump. Photo: Mark Papalii / RNZ / Jim Watson / AFP The United States…
Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax
The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February.…
One NZ issue causing widespread internet outage across entire South, parts of North Island
Internet outage on 1 May 2026. Photo: screenshot / OneNZ One NZ and 2degrees customers are experiencing outages…
No charges to be laid in Tom Phillips case against those who possibly helped him
Tom Phillips died following a shootout with police after they were called to reports of a burglary in…