Funding fight for storm-ravaged Hauraki Rail Trail repair
By Jordan Smith, Local Democracy Reporter The Hauraki rail trail suffered severe damage to its surface and stability…
As the Iran war continues, what else might New Zealand face shortages of besides fuel?
Much more than just oil may be affected by price rises or even shortages if the Iran war…
US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Photo: AFP / Octavio Jones Defence…
Ronald Hills had ‘three drinks’ before he fatally crashed into a speeding motorcyclist in Hamilton
Ronald Kelvin David Hills, 63, was sentenced to 11 months and two weeks of home detention. Photo: NZME…
Police car rammed as two flee police pursuit in Auckland
Police have arrested two people after an incident in St Lukes, Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police…
Trump makes his best case for the war — but fails to ease worries about how it will end
By Stephen Collinson, CNN President Donald Trump made his case for attacking Iran in his first nationwide address…
Port Waikato’s new erosion sea wall marks victory for residents after years of toil
Sunset Beach Surf Lifesaving Trust chair Malcolm Beattie oversaw the entire seawall’s timeline. Photo: LDR / Waikato Times…
Green light for Southland wind farm
By Steve Hepburn of Slopedown will be the country’s biggest wind farm. Photo: 123rf Contact Energy has gained…
All Blacks legend backs Western Springs plan despite stroke
Tuifa’asisina Sir Bryan Williams, former All Black and Ponsonby Rugby stalwart, was unable to attend the meeting as…
Pacific Business Brief: Fuel fears, Cook Islands credit upgrade, Papua New Guinea mining reform
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. Photo: RNZ Pacific /…
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge
By Steve Holland and Enas Alashray, Reuters A man rides a motorcycle past a banner displayed at Valiasr…
NASA gives Artemis astronauts green light for lunar orbit
By Charlotte Causit with Chris Lefkow in Washington, AFP NASA gave the four Artemis astronauts circling Earth the…