‘A firmer approach is coming,’ Mackenzie mayor warns as accommodation providers target Tekapo
Short-term rental listings on various booking platforms number about 800 across Twizel and Tekapo. Photo: RNZ/ Rachel Thomas…
All Blacks great Michael Jones says rugby union losing ‘hearts and minds’ to league
By Ben Strang, AFP Michael Jones embraces Christian Lealifano of Moana Pasifika in 2024. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz All…
Wellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii dies
Bashii had kidney disease. Photo: Wellington Zoo / Hannah and Molly Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has been…
Vaping likely to cause cancer, Canterbury University study shows
A new study from Canterbury University shows vaping is likely to cause cancer. Photo: AFP * This article…
Fuel crisis does little to diminish New Zealanders love for utes, data shows
Photo: Screenshot / Unsplash / RNZ The current fuel crisis doesn’t seem to be diminishing Kiwis love affair…
Communication of sperm whales closely parallels human language, study finds
The vocalised communications of sperm whales are closer to human language and speech pattern than previously thought, new…
Stood-down Youthline volunteer says she does not want to return to role
Youthline is reviewing its workforce and has temporarily stood down some of its helpline volunteers. Photo: 123rf.com A…
Police defy district’s top cop by posting pay protest stickers in station
A ‘Repay the Risk’ campaign sticker inside the Dunedin Central Police Station. Photo: Supplied Police pay bargaining campaign…
Communication of sperm whales closely parallels human language, study finds
The vocalised communications of sperm whales are closer to human language and speech pattern than previously thought, new…
Rotorua council: Robert Lee storms out of workshop, Mayor Tapsell denies co-ordinated attack
Rotorua councillor Robert Lee (right) has accused Mayor Tania Tapsell (top left) and councillor Merepeka Raukawa-Tait (bottom left)…
Surge in fuel prices largest increase since Stats NZ data began in 2011
Photo: RNZ / Unsplash Fuel prices surge in March on Middle East conflict Food prices ease 0.6 in…
Great Barrier Island residents fear overfishing has decimated the kōura population
Ngāti Rehua – Ngātiwai ki Aotea former chair, Opo Ngawaka. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Those living on…