World-first Kiwi submersible to fight caulerpa seaweed pest in Bay of Islands
The team at Omākiwi Cove getting the $5m submersible dredge planer ready to go into the water. Photo…
The state of emergency housing in six charts
Emergency housing under the coalition compared to previous government Let’s look at the past seven years. At the…
Former police officer slammed for Facebook comment on Auckland Tour De Hoods
“We understand how many people would be upset by this comment,” the spokesperson said in a statement. Police…
Drug kingpin Madison Fraser-Webb pulled family into syndicate, Ubered firearm to Hamilton
At one point, the family treated themselves to a cruise and bought assets, including vehicles, for their efforts.…
Far North iwi unite behind bold plan to expand mussel aquaculture
Kleskovic said this means there is a vital business opportunity to secure a long‑term, iwi‑led presence across the…
Sir Sam Neill says he received violent threats over Central Otago gold mine
In a video posted to Instagram, Neill said he stood by his opposition to “a big, actually a…
Operation Worthington: Jailed Auckland nurse Ma’ata Vi named after meth case suppression battle
At Vi’s sentencing last year in Auckland District Court, Judge Claire Ryan noted multiple letters of support for…
Remote cannabis grower Aaryn Barlow has sentence varied; avoids ankle monitor over no-phone-zone home
Former Green Party politician Aaryn Barlow’s cannabis plantation was found during aerial reconnaissance by police in the Nelson…
Wellington City Council overstaffed by 330, job losses likely as review recommends cuts
The review said $15 million-$37m could be found by cutting staff to “right-size” the council. The number of…
Police and Navy continue search for Whangārei man missing off Patāua South coast
The search continued this morning with the added help of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Detective Sergeant Paul…
Christchurch police hold grave fears for missing woman near Taylors Mistake
“We’re very concerned for Tracy’s welfare, and her family wants her to return home,” Palmer said. “Police have…
South Korea is reeling at US actions many see as counter to the spirit of the alliance
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun was scheduled to travel to Washington today amid fallout from the raid…