How can I cool down my house in summer?
Fans will help you feel more comfortable in hot weather. Photo: 123rf Explainer – If you’re starting to…
Torrential rains unleash widespread flooding, evacuations in Pacific Northwest
By David Ryder and Steve Gorman, Reuters A driver manages to drive through flood waters from the Snohomish…
Passengers stuck on Interislander ferry Kaiārahi after ‘steering problems’
Photo: Screenshot / MarineTraffic Passengers have been stuck on the Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi, for almost six hours. The…
Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region
The 6.7 magnitude quake hit Japan’s northeastern region. Photo: USGS Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after…
‘Dead duck’: Decision looms on contentious Auckland rubbish trial
Costing between $1.4 million to $1.7m, the trial aimed to assess a wider region rollout – possibly by…
The marine species that have ‘totally disappeared’ from Marlborough Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds are facing a biodiversity crisis. Photo: Bernard Spragg via Wikimedia Commons Three species have disappeared…
Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors
Thirty-three stores passed the test. Photo: 123RF Auckland police are disappointed after three liquor stores sold alcohol to…
Ruth Richardson still willing to debate Nicola Willis after dispute over venue
Ruth Richardson says she is still willing to debate Finance Minister Nicola Willis “so long as it is…
Black Caps v West Indies second test – day three
New Zealand players celebrate a successful LBW review against West Indies Justin Greaves during the second Test at…
Crimes bill adds things outside the usual rules
Photo: VNP/Louis Collins The government’s plan for Parliament’s final full week of the year moved 12 different proposed…
Crimes bill adds things outside the usual rules
Photo: VNP/Louis Collins The government’s plan for Parliament’s final full week of the year moved 12 different proposed…
Tūātapere Sports Day winding up after more than a century
A team saw through a log at a previous Tūātapere Sports Day. Photo: Dave Loudon / ODT A…