Gisborne council and DoC step up efforts to curb pests harming native wildlife
Cats are a major problem. In a reply to Gisborne Herald questions, the council said no records were…
Job seekers face new weekly reporting and training rules from today
Upston said reporting job search activities would increase accountability for beneficiaries who are meant to be looking for…
No Kings protests against Trump draw huge crowds across the country
“Good Morning to my fellow Americans who are celebrating No Kings Day today. While most of us celebrate…
Northland news in brief: New children’s book takes flight in Mangawhai; Mangamuka slip repair under way
New classrooms Four Northland schools will receive new classrooms after the Government says it freed up $100m to…
Trump rails at Time magazine over unflattering photo saying it ‘may be the Worst of All Time’
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Climate change: Government to lower 2050 methane reduction target, orders 2040 review
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announcedg the changes in Te Pahu, near Hamilton, at midday, alongside Climate Change Minister…
Government brings in $1000 bonus to keep teens off the dole, speeds up benefit cut plans
“Going on welfare when you’re young is a trap, with recent modelling suggesting that people under the age…
Winston Peters welcomes Trump ceasefire plan as ‘serious step forward’ in Gaza
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Peters signalled support for the plan. “New Zealand welcomed the United States’ ‘Comprehensive…
Mother of missing Christchurch teen Marley thanks searchers as efforts intensify
Missing Christchurch teenager, Marley. Photo / Supplied They will be looking to expand the search along the coastline…
Fire destroys building on former Massey University campus in Albany, Auckland
Eleven trucks were sent to put out the fire, with Fire and Emergency leaving the scene at 1.30am.…
Humpback whale dies after stranding on Warrington Beach near Dunedin
“Large, stranded whales, particularly in locations like this, can be extremely difficult to refloat. It said the whale…
Pacific Islands Forum: NZ aid efforts complicated by exclusion of world powers
On the inclusion of non-Pacific partners, Luxon this week said New Zealand had advocated strongly for the “status…