Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing native pūteketeke chicks
The adult pūteketeke didn’t see the danger as they don’t perceive ducks as a threat, DOC says. Photo:…
Historic Ōpiki Bridge’s future under cloud with more repairs needed
The bridge’s cabling failed and sagged into the river after strong winds on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Supplied…
70 million litres of raw sewage flowing into Wellington sea
The head of Wellington Water says about 70 million litres of raw sewage is now flowing into the…
Firefighters abused by motorists after road closure between Christchurch and Sumner
Main Road had reopened to one lane, but motorists were warned of significant delays. Photo: Facebook / Christchurch…
‘Mischief-making’: Hipkins insists nothing more behind Henare’s retirement
Peeni Henare and Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Labour leader Chris Hipkins says there is nothing…
Gold rush spurs buyers to hunt for precious metal on Trade Me
A selection of gold and silver jewellery. Photo: 123RF Trade Me says buyers are hunting for a gold…
Labour lambasts coalition over job figures
The Labour Party says the government is in denial about the damage it has done to New Zealand’s…
Dane Coles confirmed as missing piece in All Black coach appointment panel
Dane Coles Photo: PhotoSport NZ Rugby (NZR) has confirmed today that Dane Coles is the recently retired player…
Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island
Photo: GeoNet A moderate earthquake has struck in the upper South Island. The 4.4 magnitude quake was at…
‘Loud and proud’ teens descend on Treaty Grounds as part of six-day hīkoi
The hīkoi makes its way through Kerikeri on Wednesday morning. Photo: Supplied / Kishea Pihema-Wilson Teenagers taking part…
Unemployment rate highest in a decade as it rises to 5.4%
Photo: RNZ Unemployment rises to 10 year high of 5.4 percent 15,000 jobs added in quarter, but workforce…
$70m cost to fix Waitaki erosion by 2050, $80m needed for Ōamaru sewage by 2125
Erosion visible from the Hampden Closed Landfill. Photo: Supplied/Waitaki District Council Plans to fix coastal erosion caused by…