Tauranga on track to become NZ’s fourth-largest city as population booms
Wellington’s population of 209,800 is forecast to grow to 230,500 by 2053, putting the capital on track to…
‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa stream
“The colour of the water was shocking. It was a deep brown colour with a film on top,…
Northland’s population to quadruple with summer tourist influx
Northland is home to about 200,000 residents. Tepania said the quadrupling of the population challenged local infrastructure. Far…
Scientists stunned after uncovering rare DNA while studying deceased endangered animal: ‘Be extremely cautious’
Ocelots, the medium-sized wild cats that look a bit like miniature jaguars, once roamed widely across South Texas.…
Top things to do in Auckland: a 12-hour guide to the city’s best spots
Start the day with a refreshing dip at one of Herne Bay’s beautiful beaches. Favourite sandy spots include…
Noel Edmonds and Sir Cliff Richard reunite in NZ
British celebrities Sir Cliff Richard and Noel Edmonds have reunited in New Zealand, sharing laughs as they joked…
Drones spot hidden koala population in NSW Snowy Mountains
A hidden group of koalas has been discovered, with the use of thermal drones, for the first time…
One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population
PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in…
Current Govt policies unsuitable for ageing NZ population, Treasury warns in latest fiscal outlook
“So this document is very important in that respect, because it does lay out the problems very clearly.”…
When connected with other national parks, the koala haven would create a 476,000ha reserve
“We’ve listened carefully and we’re making sure workers, businesses, and communities are supported every step of the way.”…
Book of the day: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan: A very good writer but his narrative voice holds the novel back. Photos / Supplied ‘By…