Greens call for ‘urgent inquiry’ into Heinz Wattie’s and McCain plant closures
A harvester collecting sweetcorn for McCain in Hastings. The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would…
Tauranga City Council hires four legal firms after fatal Mauao landslide
The council has also published hundreds of documents on a dedicated Mauao landslide website in response to slip-related…
The soldier who became a 501 – and his 3000km walk across New Zealand
“The physical challenge was bearable,” he says. “It was the weight of processing my thoughts that proved the…
Man in custody after large police presence reported in Dunedin
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Labour warns Govt not to sign FTA with India yet as deal text allegedly contradicts public statements
The Government is pressing ahead with getting the deal formally signed, which has previously been stipulated to happen…
Auckland travel show bets big on Kiwis choosing trips over renovations
“It wasn’t too big a step for us to pivot from high-end food to high-end travel. We’ve always…
Weather: Burst of heavy rain for North Island; thunderstorms, downpours possible
A heavy rain watch is in place for Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō until 8am. Bakker said heavy…
Eastern Bay councils advance investigation into shared water services entity
The report will outline the long term financial and non-financial savings and costs, levels of service, resilience and…
Peter Gray Engineering sentenced after worker fatally crushed at Ōtorohanga site
According to the court document, the victim’s family was at the hearing and gave victim impact statements, which…
Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
Serious crash Waiuku: Person trapped after vehicle rolls into ditch
A person was then seen being carried to a rescue helicopter, which landed in a nearby paddock. Police…
Beef prices are up – what to use instead of mince (and when not to swap)
Figures from Statistics NZ show that while overall food prices have increased over recent years, pork prices have…