Tauranga City Council orders removal of protected tree on ex-mayor’s property
They have asked the council to stay the order while options for retaining the historic tree are explored.…
China and Russia have again blocked moves to protect the endangered emperor penguin
China and Russia have been accused of blocking global efforts to protect the emperor penguin amid concerns the…
Media Insider: Sky TV removes Married at First Sight UK from ThreeNow following women’s rape allegations
In New Zealand, Married at First Sight UK was available on ThreeNow, Sky TV’s free-to-air streaming platform, up…
Name suppression granted for Wellington man with ‘significant public presence’ over harmful post allegations
Judge Bruce Davidson said there was a risk the complainant would be identified. “He has openly courted publicity…
Teacher loses job after sharing private student information which was relayed to son in prison
The teacher, first registered in 1982, has been censured and must now disclose what happened to any potential…
NZ’s Flower Market vs the World Today
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McCallum Brothers investigated by DoC over Pakiri protected corals
DoC Border and Species Trade manager Ben Cornelius confirmed the company was being investigated for two alleged breaches…
Civil Defence boss Kumeroa Tuhaka caught with undersize pāua in protected Akaroa area
The summary of facts showed he told fishery officers he was not experienced in gathering pāua and had…
Northland illegal toheroa and tuatua catches prompt fisheries warning
Most offending will be dealt with through warnings or infringement notices, but Lal said prosecutions were being considered…
Hauraki Gulf restoration: $26m plan backs 19 new protected areas
The investment supports the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025, which establishes 19 new protected…