Wellington public transport gets contactless payments ahead of fare hikes in May
Passengers can save up to 20 percent by using cards or phones. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller Wellingtonians…
Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu two weeks after flooding
A flood-damaged van and debris piled up at the Cooks’ property by the 26 March storm. Photo: Supplied…
Tiny Australian town of Cooladdi for sale as owners call time at Foxtrap Roadhouse
By Lachlan Ford, ABC Cooladdi is an hour’s drive from Charleville and nine hours from Brisbane. Photo: Supplied…
Air Chathams to cut flights from North Island routes after fuel cost doubles
Previously, Air Chathams was paying about $500,000 a month in fuel costs, but that number had doubled to…
Charities facing demand call on government to reconsider fuel subsidy
Gigi Joyce said she’s sold her car after the spike in fuel costs and now picks up food…
Oil prices fall, will petrol follow?
AA’s petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the conflict…
Ardern documentary ‘Prime Minister’ nominated for two Emmy Awards
Prime Minister was co-directed by Auckland-based filmmaker Michelle Walshe and American Lindsay Utz. Photo: Supplied / Rialto A…
Protecting Tekapo’s famous church from badly behaved tourists
Claire Taylor, Local Democracy Reporter By establishing the church as a New Zealand heritage precinct, proper plaques and…
Ostrich on a side quest: runaway big bird sprints on Thai highway
A pet ostrich in Thailand went for a speedy jaunt down a busy highway on April 7 after…
Kiwi entrepreneur’s April Fool’s post hits the wrong note
Founder of subletting platform Kiki, made a LinkedIn post on April Fool’s Day that the company was going…
Air Chathams looks to cut schedule in the face of soaring fuel prices
Photo: Supplied Air Chathams will axe a significant number of its flight due to the global fuel crisis.…
Two arrested over diesel thefts as police note growing trend
Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau Two men are due in court on Wednesday after separate attempts to steal…