Auckland commuters warned to prepare for congestion as March Madness begins
Public transport operations group manager Rachel Cara said commuters are likely to be affected, regardless of how they…
Milano-Cortina Paralympics boycott backed by Ukrainian New Zealand community
“Many Russian elite athletes operate within state-controlled sporting structures closely linked to government institutions, and many openly support…
Paralympics 2026: Ukraine’s officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
“Ukrainian public officials will not attend the Paralympic Games. We will not be present at the opening ceremony,”…
Far North roads: Locals welcome NZTA move to lower SH1 speed limits
“It needs to be 80 because those three bridges are so narrow, the trucks have gotten wider, there…
Over the past month, French authorities have seized nearly 12 tonnes of cocaine around Polynesia
Over the past month, French authorities have seized nearly 12 tonnes of cocaine around Polynesia, including three that…
Health NZ backtracks on consultation on proposed hospital car parking plans
The key topics up for consultation and feedback were: Safety, accessibility and convenience.Off-site parking.Parking charges.Employment agreements.User pays.Private sector…
Can these Super Bowl ads make Americans love something they don’t like?
The Washington Post asked experts in marketing and political campaign messaging to analyse four AI TV commercials set…
Yellow‑legged hornet spread to Northland? Pest expert disputes MPI reassurances
The technique – attaching tiny radio transmitters to worker hornets and tracking them back to their nests –…
Officials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fears
An investigation in Norway last year found the Zhengzhou-based company could, in theory, disable the buses mid-transit via…
Tauranga officials told not to allow buildings in potential landslide zones more than 20 years ago, documents show
The advice in 2005 has been superseded in part by new science that has led to the adoption…
Mount Maunganui slip: Officials warn of fake AI disaster images online
“It is important that the public has trust and confidence in reliable and accurate emergency information channels,” it…
French Navy seizes five tonnes of cocaine believed headed to Australia from ship in South Pacific
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