Flood-hit communities ‘overwhelmed’ by response
Manaaki Matakaoa team in Te Araroa unloading helicopter delivery. Left to right: Michaella Houkamau, Sheena Luke, Cecelia Kamizona,…
Breakers’ mask maker wants player to keep wearing ‘bad ass’ design
Max Darling of the Breakers Photo: Paul Kane An unfortunate training incident sidelined New Zealand Breakers forward Max…
Selwyn council ratepayers overcharged after rates mistake
Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Selwyn District Council has apologised after over-charging some ratepayers due to an error in…
Second town red-listed by AA Insurance for new home insurance policies
A major insurer that put a halt to new home insurance policies in Westport has also stopped issuing…
Paediatric specialist urges Pharmac to fund weight loss medication Wegovy for teenagers
Wegovy is a weight loss drug that is injected weekly. Photo: JENS KALAENE A paediatric specialist is urging…
What New Zealanders should know about the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India
Fruit bats are the most common carriers of the nipah virus in India. Photo: ANUWAR HAZARIKA / AFP…
More than 40 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport due to fog
About 30 people were queuing at Wellington Airport on Tuesday afternoon after fog disrupted flights in the capital.…
Hundreds of eels died due to natural ‘blackwater event’, tests show
Water test results indicate a natural blackwater event caused the death of hundreds of eels in the Waiatāi…
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown mocks government’s proposal to cap rates
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown with his cap and can of beans. Photo: Supplied Auckland’s mayor says the government’s…
Teen’s grieving parents left asking just one question – what if?
Gareth and Leanne Hall spent years fighting to save their daughter from the darkness that haunted her. Photo:…
Electricity Authority to launch new power bill comparison website next month
The Electricity Authority is set to launch a new power bill comparison website. Photo: 123RF The electricity market…
The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes
Referee James Doleman during the Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match. Photo: Martin Hunter/ActionPress Super…