First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres
New Zealand’s first full rubber road has been laid in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn district. Photo: RNZ /…
Wastewater testing shows Covid cases increasing
Photo: 123rf.com Wastewater testing is showing an increase in Covid cases, and hospitalisations are on the rise as…
Massive AI factory could impact sea life, cultural values
An early artist impression of Datagrid’s data centre in Makarewa, north of Invercargill. Photo: LDR/SUPPLIED Southern mayors have…
Greens concerned about potential loss of ‘environmental functions’ in new mega-ministry
The Green Party’s public services spokesperson Francisco Hernandez (L). Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Officials advised the government…
ACT voices strong objections to greyhound racing ban, won’t say if pulling support for legislation
Photo: 123rf ACT has voiced strong objections to the looming ban on greyhound racing, saying breeders, owners, and…
Food, music and culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs
Performers take the stage during Auckland’s annual Pasifika Festival at Western Springs, celebrating Pacific culture through dance and…
Angling for votes in election year: The debate around fishing policy
Photo: Ross McNaughton ACT MP Cameron Luxton is a self confessed good, keen fisherman. Asked about his biggest…
Second meningococcal disease case in Dunedin student community
An Otago Polytechnic student is receiving care at Dunedin Hospital. Photo: RNZ / Delphine Herbert A second case…
‘Explosive substance’ in Christchurch a jar of crystallized picric acid
The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch on Thursday. Photo: RNZ/Anna Sargent An “explosive substance” that resulted…
Nelson region to take a tourism hit, as Air New Zealand cancel flights over fuel prices, mayor says
Air NZ is cutting flights due to the price of jet fuel. (File photo) Photo: RNZ/ Mark Papalii…
Interislander staffer sent overseas to collect crucial parts for Kaiārahi ferry
By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey University Journalism Student The Kaiārahi ferry. Photo: Interislander An Interislander staff member has gone…
US national allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder before flying back home
Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Photo: Facebook / supplied A US national is…