Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try lure salmon back
The small farming township of Rakaia’s river was once internationally-recognised for its abundant sea-run chinook salmon and other…
Who should pay for Polyfest? Growth puts pressure on funding
Members of the Massey High School Samoan group perform on stage at ASB Polyfest 2026, celebrating 51 years…
Calls to delay Auckland rail closures as fuel prices push up public transport demand
Photo: Supplied With high prices dragging on, officials are being urged to consider putting off work set to…
Audi Formula One team principal leaves for personal reasons
Formula One Audi team pit (file photo) Photo: photosport Jonathan Wheatley has departed as the Audi team principal…
Live NRL: NZ Warriors v Newcastle Knights
Leka Halasima scores a try against Newcastle Knights. Photo: David Neilson/Photosport Follow all the NRL action, as NZ…
Rotorua cemetery ‘mess’ disappoints bereaved mum
Kauae Cemetery on Ngongotaha Road. Photo: LDR / Mathew Nash Weeds growing “higher than headstones” and other recent…
Jason Holland signs three-year deal as Blues head coach
Hurricanes Head Coach Jason Holland Photo: PHOTOSPORT Former All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland will take charge of…
Vintage cars celebrated in Nelson festival
Cars lined up for the teams relay as part of the Vero International Festival of Motoring Photo: Samantha…
New Zealand joins 19 countries in statement condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon emphasised the attacks against fuel tankers and energy infrastructure were leading to higher fuel…
Country Life: Possums, stoats and hedgehogs no match for Canterbury’s 4×4 trappers
Ray Cossar (left) checks a DOC 200 Mustelid trap while Alastair Stewart resets a “flipping timmy” possum trap.…
Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover, Bloomberg says
Elon Musk has been found liable on claims he defrauded shareholders. Photo: AFP / JOSH EDELSON A federal…
Government orders complete review of Dog Control Act after spate of attacks
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says recent attacks have been horrific. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii The government…