Raglan World Surf League traffic plan hailed as buses move 5350 fans
“You can imagine how that could easily translate into chaos but it didn’t, so we’re pretty stoked with…
Budget 2026: Nicola Willis to announce major public service reforms, further cuts to roles
Willis said there were “too many departments”. “There’s around 42 [departments] and in a country like Finland there’s…
Pegasus Golf Course: Mayor wants talks with Wolfbrook over housing plan
“Whichever pathway they pursue, any future plans need to involve hearing feedback and taking on board input from…
Netflix launching cheaper ad-supported plan in NZ but with some catches
Basic (standard definition, one screen): $9.99/monthStandard (high definition, two screens): $12.99/monthPremium (4K, four screens): $15.99/month Today, those plans…
Chemist Warehouse owner buys 75% stake in NZ-run pharmacy chain in UK expansion plan
Greenlight will provide the dispensary and professional services requirements and back-office support. Up to five Greenlight stores will…
Christchurch campground left to vandals as Kāinga Ora scraps housing plan
Since lying empty, it has attracted the unwanted attention of vandals, prompting Kāinga Ora to install security measures.…
US plan to cut beef import tariffs raises questions for NZ farmers
US beef prices are very high because of tight supply arising from the US cattle herd sitting at…
Mortuary waste has long been a bane of te ao Māori. A small town’s got a ‘pioneering’ plan to solve it
The waste – locally, about 200 litres is generated per week – is typically treated and then discharged…
Hastings housing, golf plan near aerodrome: ‘No-complaint covenant’ in spotlight
According to that report, a no-complaint covenant was “not considered appropriate mitigation“, as the covenant could be challenged…
Possible fuel purchase limits under most extreme alert level phase not yet known
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke at his post-Cabinet press conference on Monday. Photo / Mark Mitchell New Zealand…
Amalgamation back on the table: Mayors push to shape Hawke’s Bay reform plan
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council would be disestablished in 2028. The reforms come as no surprise to the…
Norfolk Island ghost tours and beaches: How to plan a short escape
Norfolk Island is a tiny volcanic outcrop – just 5km by 8km – in the Pacific Ocean, about…