Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026: NZ wins five of six titles in Masterton
He trailed veteran New Zealand-based Scotland international and 2012 winner Gavin Mutch mid-race, taking control on the long…
Southeast Asia braces for ‘increasing divergence’ after mixed 2025 growth
Economy Trump tariffs, China’s ‘deflationary exports,’ climate risks loom over region People watch New Year’s fireworks in Quezon City on…
Government’s LNG terminal plan dubbed both a worthy insurance policy and costly last resort
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment fears New Zealand will become dependent on imported LNG. The Government’s…
FPH, Eroad and Vista stakes lifted as NZ sharemarket ends flat
FPH, the market’s biggest stock, finished at 10c down at $38.90. Swiss wealth management giant UBS Group AG…
Christmas Day forecast: Wet weather likely in south and west, MetService says
“With the current information set up, wet weather is more likely in the south and west, maybe some…
Haeata Community Campus mouldy lunch probe finds school most likely mixed up food, not supplier
“We know the issue caused a lot of concern among parents and students at the school, so we…
Tauranga residents report higher satisfaction in new council survey
Waste management had the highest score at 84% satisfaction, up from 76%. The council’s reputation had the lowest…
The Pike River tragedy: How deregulation and corner-cutting turned deadly
No one had dedicated responsibility for ventilation management. Photo / Getty Images On Monday, Rebecca Macfie detailed how…
Mixed signals in education: New curriculum v charter school push – Editorial
So, which approach to education are we supporting? The Government’s new curriculum shows it values consistency and a…
Beam scooters exit Whangārei as company pulls out of New Zealand
A graphic on Beam’s website shows it only operates in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkiye and the…
Beam scooters exit Whangārei as company pulls out of New Zealand
A graphic on Beam’s website shows it only operates in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkiye and the…
Mixed messages add to freedom camping issues – Editorial
Further muddying the waters is that freedom camping rules vary from place to place. The uptick in visitors…