Central Otago freedom camping surge prompts tougher bylaw proposal
“The Queenstown Lakes does seem to be a very popular place for tourists to visit,” Galloway said. Freedom…
NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer Ep 4: How much for a classic Bay of Islands lair or architects’ luxury Ponsonby pads?
The homes in episode 4 of NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer are (clockwise for top left) Motorua…
Māori Land Court Judge rules German origin claim of Chatham Islands waka not plausible
Excavations concluded earlier this year, revealing more than 450 artefacts and multiple parties have since lodged ownership claims…
Health New Zealand urges caution after measles case located in Bay of Islands
Locations of interest were being assessed and would be updated on the Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora…
Danyl McLauchlan: The troubling questions about Tom Phillips saga that may never be answered
One of Phillips’ makeshift campsites in the dense Marokopa bush. Photo / NZ Police The figure of the…
Bay of Islands marina fast‑tracked but developers yet to commit
The proposed marina includes berthage for 250 vessels, a public boat ramp, trailer parking, and a commercial precinct…
Pacific Islands Forum: Fate of New Zealand’s funding for Kiribati remains up in the air
In March, Newsroom reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs review had found the funding should not be cut…
Transpower to spend $1.1b on Cook Strait link upgrade
“The HVDC link is a key part of our electricity system and helps ensure Aotearoa’s power supply is…
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…
What the Future Ocean Might Look Like Amid Climate Change, Overfishing and More
Source: Halpern, et. al., Science (2025) By Delger Erdenesanaa Graphics by Mira Rojanasakul; Photographs and Video by Madeline…