Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike
The council said 19 percent rise would cost the average ratepayer about $13 extra a week extra –…
Papatoetoe’s Indian community vents anger over growing anti-Indian sentiment
Members of the Indian community gather outside Papatoetoe Central School after graffiti inciting racial violence was found near…
Grim warning from Trucking Association, as impact of rising fuel costs hit consumers
Some operators want permission to use bus lanes in heavy city traffic. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi NZ…
Fuel crisis chance for government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – scientists
Methane-emitting dairy cattle accounted for 26 percent of gross emissions in the latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Photo: 123RF…
‘A firmer approach is coming,’ Mackenzie mayor warns as accommodation providers target Tekapo
Short-term rental listings on various booking platforms number about 800 across Twizel and Tekapo. Photo: RNZ/ Rachel Thomas…
All Blacks great Michael Jones says rugby union losing ‘hearts and minds’ to league
By Ben Strang, AFP Michael Jones embraces Christian Lealifano of Moana Pasifika in 2024. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz All…
Wellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii dies
Bashii had kidney disease. Photo: Wellington Zoo / Hannah and Molly Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has been…
Vaping likely to cause cancer, Canterbury University study shows
A new study from Canterbury University shows vaping is likely to cause cancer. Photo: AFP * This article…
Fuel crisis does little to diminish New Zealanders love for utes, data shows
Photo: Screenshot / Unsplash / RNZ The current fuel crisis doesn’t seem to be diminishing Kiwis love affair…
Communication of sperm whales closely parallels human language, study finds
The vocalised communications of sperm whales are closer to human language and speech pattern than previously thought, new…
Stood-down Youthline volunteer says she does not want to return to role
Youthline is reviewing its workforce and has temporarily stood down some of its helpline volunteers. Photo: 123rf.com A…
Police defy district’s top cop by posting pay protest stickers in station
A ‘Repay the Risk’ campaign sticker inside the Dunedin Central Police Station. Photo: Supplied Police pay bargaining campaign…