Pastures Past: 1930s calls to protect native forests from deer
During the same period, several parties in the South Island were actively engaged in shooting wild deer in…
Whangārei airport noise complaints remain steady despite 30% drop in incidents
Airport neighbour Neil Pemberton asked committee members to imagine being jolted awake at 2am by aircraft noise, house…
Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer and possums outpacing control efforts – survey
However, two-thirds of those surveyed reported that pest numbers had increased over the past five years, up from…
Kiwibank makes eleventh hour push to buy TSB, as community efforts to stall the bank’s sale to Heartland fail in court
Today, Kiwi Group Capital chairman David McLean doubled down. “We have communicated our interest in TSB,” he told…
Wolfbrook vows to pursue Pegasus 1000-home housing plan after fast-track referral declined
The company said it was “curious” about Bishop’s decision, “particularly given the significant housing need in Canterbury”. Wolfbrook…
NZSIS report reveals Chinese space-tracking bid in New Zealand
The NZSIS report released today says Purple Mountain Observatory had previously attempted to install its ground-based space infrastructure…
How the Government’s global grocery search stalled with multiple firms declining contact
MBIE also received support from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and Invest New Zealand as part of…
Mangatangi and Maramarua rivers: Testing reveals 527 species, rare kākahi
Over the past two years (2024 and 2025), eDNA results have been encouraging and informative. In 2024, approximately…
New slip delays reopening SH1 between Cheviot and Kaikōura after severe flooding
With roads still closed, bridges damaged and residents along the affected routes effectively cut off from the rest…
US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Hormuz attacks
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was “entirely performance-based,” warning that…
Fifa World Cup: All Whites star Marko Stamenic opens up on grief, family and playing for his late father
“It was shocking news, as anyone would think,” Stamenic tells the Herald. “I just remember telling my mum,…
Red Beach fatal crash: Witnesses describe desperate efforts to try save woman
He said he went out after he heard the bang and saw that her car was smoking. “I…