Demolition starts on historic Hastings Farmers’ Co-operative building to make way for new housing
“Our population is increasing and this development builds on other commercial projects, helping to create a city centre…
Deadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparation
Despite those warnings, funding and planning for climate adaptation has been scaled back by the current Government –…
Hawke’s Bay weather response: What councils changed after Cyclone Gabrielle
We asked the council what they did differently this time. Wairoa District Council Civil Defence controller Juanita Savage…
Motorsport: Hayden Paddon on tricky preparation for WRC’s Rallye Monte Carlo
“We’re over here for three weeks basically for one rally with all the testing and the tyre preparation,…
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji crosses north Queensland coast south of Ayr bringing intense rainfall
Communities across north Queensland are being warned heavy rains and risks of flash flooding are expected to continue…
Finley Melville Ives continues Winter Olympics preparation with halfpipe World Cup podium in Canada
The reigning World Champion topped qualification from his heat and wasted no time making his mark in run…
Sea Shepherd ship Allankay prepares Antarctic mission to expose krill fleet
“When you’re down in those oceans the swell is very, very big,” said Brook. “It’s going to take…
Black Caps v India: New Zealand name near full-strength squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal
The five-match T20 series follows three one-day internationals, where the Black Caps will take the chance to blood…
Danone reveals what is next for protein
Consumer obsession with protein continues to grow unabated with the International Food Information Council reporting that one in…
What to know before Metallica’s Eden Park show: Road closures, transport and entry details
Road closures from 4pm will shut key routes around Eden Park until midnight. Photo / Eden Park Side…
All Whites v Colombia: Why this match shapes as vital Fifa World Cup preparation
“It’s definitely going to be a tough challenge, but one that we’re excited about,” said All Whites coach…
Whirinaki’s $22m flood project finally under way, State Highway 2 to be raised 1.8m
The key part of the project is raising a 440m section of State Highway 2 to link with…