Council to examine alternative routes for trucks taking gravel from Waimakariri River
Clarkville residents protesting at Baynons Road. Photo: RNZ/Anna Sargent Canterbury’s Waimakariri District Council will examine alternative routes for…
Influencers on hantavirus cruise ship reveal outbreaks’ first moments
By Fergus Gregg, ABC News An aerial view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port…
NZ’s AI data centre boom: Who benefits from the build‑out?
By Angus Dowell* of Photo: 123rf Analysis: Around the world, the boom in artificial intelligence is driving a…
Middle East conflict: Warning over Kiwis’ ability to pay back debt
Photo: RNZ Reserve Bank warns of heightened uncertainty due to Iran war Economic recovery expected to be “somewhat…
Businesses increasingly dissatisfied with government due to rising costs, survey says
MYOB’s Annual Business Monitor indicated businesses were under pressure from increasing costs. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Quin…
Fuel stocks down slightly across all types
Photo: RNZ / Unsplash Fuel stocks of all three types of fuel are down slightly – although the…
Broadcasting Standards Authority to be scrapped
The Broadcasting Standards Authority may soon be abolished or changed with pending media regulation reforms. Photo: RNZ /…
New youth mental health service to open in Northland
Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Warning: this story discusses sensitive topics relating to mental health and…
Ministry of Education approves total $1.4 million to remove asbestos-contaminated sand
Schools had to spend thousands to replace carpet, curtains and other items contaminated by play sand containing asbestos.…
Suspected hantavirus cases to be evacuated from cruise ship
By Sandro Fonsceca with Lucie Peytermann, AFP The cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia,…
War an excuse to hike prices even without fuel costs – economist
Inflation is expected to rise because of the war in the Middle East. Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau…
‘Big explosion’ after unidentified cannister found at Auckland’s Long Bay beach
Long Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. (File photo) Photo: 123rf.com A loud explosion has been heard at Auckland’s…