Air New Zealand tightens pet policy, restricting large dog travel on regional routes
From November 11, new crate size and weight limits will apply to pets travelling on the smaller ATRs…
Pita Tipene becomes new Northland Regional Council chair after close vote
Tipene is one of two chairmen among New Zealand’s 11 regional councils from a Māori constituency. Tipene said…
Matemoana McDonald excited to lead Bay of Plenty Regional Council as first wahine Māori chair
Nine new councillors joined five returning members in being sworn in by chief executive Fiona McTavish. McDonald told…
Keep out: Hawke’s Bay walkers and cyclists ignoring construction site warnings
“But we can only do that safely and efficiently if people stay out of the restricted area. “Every…
Central Regional Health School teacher’s registration cancelled after getting pregnant to former student
According to a decision released today, one of her students was 17 years old when she started showing…
Huge python grabs spotlight during rare encounter in Australian park
A wildlife ecologist in South Australia’s Gawler Ranges National Park recently documented a rare encounter with a massive…
Possums as pets: Greater Wellington Regional Council warns against it
“Precious places such as Pūkaha deserve protection.” Possums were a serious threat to biodiversity, orchards and stock, she…
Family demands answers after patient with dementia found dead in river
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the name and image of a person…
Whakatāne Mayor backs Air New Zealand’s call for state subsidies on regional flights
Until a recent Government loan scheme, Air Chathams flights to and from Auckland were at risk as well.…
Bay of Plenty regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen bows out after defeat
He said he was “naturally disappointed” to lose his seat but optimistic about what was ahead. “I’m positive…
Local elections 2025: Deputy mayors chosen for Napier, Hastings, Wairoa; final regional councillor elected
Deputy mayors will be sworn in during the first council meetings set down for the end of October…
Ian Mackenzie, John Sunckell re‑elected as ECan faces nitrate emergency
In the declaration, ECan committed to urgently addressing the issue of groundwater pollution, which impacted drinking water sources…