UN Summit Sees Giant Otter and 39 Other Migratory Species Gain Cross-Border Protections
Giant river otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) – Credit, Omar Torrico supplied by WCS © 132 representatives from world governments…
Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
Santana Minerals’ Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project mine divides Central Otago
The project, spanning land between Bendigo and Ophir, is now moving through the Government’s fast-track approvals process, with…
Farmers, community groups call for wild deer to be labelled a pest as population balloons
“Deer are nothing more than a pest to the natural habitat and agriculture.” “I am in support of…
Public protection order renewed for ultra high-risk sex offender Glen Anthony Douglas-Finch
Douglas-Finch opposed the application and wanted an Extended Supervision Order (ESO) with an intensive monitoring condition. An ESO…
Hawke’s Bay water upgrade to clear up brown tap water
The spokesperson said discolouration issues were caused by elevated levels of manganese, a naturally occurring mineral. “Contractors carried…
Father of Waitārere Beach shooting victim expresses anger as new details emerge about night of Ben Timmins’ death
Just after midnight on January 14, the Herald understands Timmins, 60, is alleged to have opened fire on…
Operators hit back at proposed player protection rules in Finland
SkillOnNet and Wildz Group both said the proposed measures could push players away from regulated gambling. Several operators…
Liz Weston: Liquidating too much of nest egg could leave you short on retirement funds
Dear Liz: We had a plan to make our retirement savings last until our mid- to late 80s.…
Young nurse left with a permanent injury amid calls to stem violence in mental health wards
Cat Flynn says she stays in her job because she respects the staff on her team and finds…
Local jail to be featured on new Discovery Channel series – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
BUTLER COUNTY — A local jail will be featured on a new Discovery Channel series called 120 Hours…
iHerb acquires Vitacost to accelerate U.S. market presence
“This is an exciting and highly complementary acquisition for iHerb,” said Emun Zabihi, chief executive officer of iHerb,…