Fairness backlash over new SH2 Pāpāmoa East Interchange toll
The Pāpāmoa East Interchange will open this week before Good Friday. Photo / Ayla Yeoman Bay of Plenty…
Government won’t stand in the way of companies potentially importing fuel with Russian origins
Currently, around 51% of the fuel New Zealand imports comes from South Korea and 31% from Singapore. Conflict…
Government considers helping refurbish Channel Infrastructure’s empty Marsden Point fuel storage tanks
Speaking to the Herald, Resources Minister Shane Jones said, “I can tell you very lucidly, Channel Infrastructure have…
The Warehouse fined $234,000 over kids’ toy safety breaches
Safety a ‘non‑negotiable priority’ Fairley said the commission’s key grievance was the packaging, not the toy itself. “It…
A new study finds AI can potentially detect heart artery calcification in routine mammograms
Studies have shown that many women mistakenly believe that breast cancer is the leading cause of death, and…
HDC: Hospital’s missed referral criticised after woman’s death from severe brain bleed
A CT scan identified a suspected saccular aneurysm which was confirmed by further investigation, but no follow-up with…
German agrichemical giant Bayer proposes class settlement for weedkiller cancer claims
The company argues that it should be shielded from state lawsuits since the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
Bay of Plenty regional councillors debate local government reform proposal
Dubbed the biggest change in local government since 1989, the proposal aims to strip out duplication in the…
Landfill blaze: 28 firefighters respond to Tirohia Landfill and Energy Park fire
The neighbouring school, Tirohia School, told the Herald they were informed of the fire but were not required…
Nangs crisis in Hawke’s Bay: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’
“The community is concerned about this matter and I share their concerns,” he said. “I have spoken with…
Tribunal rules Auckland dealer must repay $32,000 for ‘potentially catastrophic’ damage found by new owner in car chassis
The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal allowed Tilyard’s application to reject the vehicle and therefore claim back what she…
Horse racing: Australians being subsidised to race here, annoying local trainers
He now races for even more this Saturday and could then start favourite in the $1 million Bonecrusher…