National winks to Opportunity promising to review bottom trawling and create new Waiheke reserve
“The New Zealand seafood industry’s economic output is around $6.4 billion, our recreational fishers generate around $1.7 billion…
Waiheke Island ‘suspicious’ death: Witnesses describe Chantelle McLaughlin-Middlemiss’ final night
Taxi driver Kevin Lauchlan was drinking that night at Charlie Farley’s in Ōnetangi and socialised with McLaughlin-Middlemiss, who…
Waiheke Island ‘suspicious’ death: Police seek people with information on Chantelle McLaughlin-Middlemiss
On June 2, emergency services were called to her property twice within a short time. Friend said emergency…
Taranaki earthquake: Strong magnitude 5.3 quake strikes near New Plymouth
One person said it was the “worst l ever felt in my 78 years”, while another wrote: “Might…
Tip Top Jelly Tip ice creams recalled over bacteria risk
The details are printed on the bottom of the box. No other Tip Top products are affected. Tip…
Synlait focuses on its South Island roots after string of losses
Synlait is in the midst of changing its balance date to December 31 to align with its majority…
Weather: ‘Strong cold front’ sweeps across New Zealand, snow traps vehicles in South Island
In Otago, area warnings are in place because of snow for SH8 between Ōmarama and Tarras, including Lindis…
Petrol prices sail past $5 a litre on Hauraki Gulf island as costs start rising again
It found an 83c difference in the average price of regular 91 fuel at the three stations on…
Fonterra exceeds earnings target, plans to invest $1 billion on South Island manufacturing
The cashed-up co-op also outlined its investment plans. “Today, we are announcing the co-op will invest an incremental…
Kiwi dehydration death prompts new tank on Matakohe-Limestone Island
At that time, Morgan reported finding a large adult kiwi unconscious on the island. The bird was rushed…
Lake Moeraki plane search: Police believe ‘object of interest’ is not the plane missing since 1978
The boat zigzagged across the water as crews used sonar to search beneath the surface. “The sonar reports…
Chinese visitor numbers increase as South Island tourism market rebounds
He credited increased flight connectivity and capacity and visa changes as three of the main drivers. Callaway said…