WorkSafe releases new forestry guidelines in hopes of reducing harm in the industry
The Approved Code of Practice highlights WorkSafe’s expectations for managing health and safety within the sector. This time…
New mobile abattoir upsets homeowner distressed by sight of slaughterhouse on wheels
“Now I get to watch 300-plus animals killed 6m outside my boundary each year.” Neighbour David Taylor said…
Ka Ying Rising puts New Zealand flag on top of Everest again
But make no mistake, this was a win for the New Zealand racing and breeding industry. The old…
New Taupō Mayor John Funnell says hearing loss means he’ll skip noisy events
That medical emergency left him struggling to hear when in a crowd or when there was background noise,…
New Zealand passport sits sixth in Henley Passport Index but latest rankings carry a warning
New Zealand has one of the biggest gaps in the index between the number of countries that its…
Applications flood in for new parent visa amid residence review
The Government expects between 2000-10,000 applications per year, with a model based on 6000 applications annually. The adult…
Ryan Adams fans voice concern over erratic New Zealand shows
In a review of his performance at Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal on Wednesday night, writer David Thorpe said…
Northland news in brief: New children’s book takes flight in Mangawhai; Mangamuka slip repair under way
New classrooms Four Northland schools will receive new classrooms after the Government says it freed up $100m to…
Tight local election results confirm new mayors across New Zealand
Had the results stayed as they were, Grant, who has been living as a trans woman since 1971,…
Kiwis v Samoa: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck set for unique test showdown with New Zealand
Probably his finest Kiwis’ performance came in the historic 26-12 Anzac test win over Australia in Brisbane in…
Macpac revenue and profit fall as New Zealand demand softens
The business has 39 stores in New Zealand, 26 in the North Island and 13 in the South…
Wonky Box expands with new meat, cheese and refillable grain range
Wonky Box co-founder Angus Simms said that the business is continuing to keep up momentum as it grows…