Students struggle to pay rent and buy food amid loan payment delays
Many students are worried over paying their expenses as they wait for their delayed student loan payments. Photo:…
Child seriously hurt after being hit by car at McDonald’s
The child was taken to the hospital in a serious condition Photo: Supplied / St John A child…
Driving more efficiently could help save fuel as prices spike
The war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up fuel…
Person dies after being hit by truck in Mauku, near Pukekohe
A person has been hit by a truck on Titi Road. Photo: Google Maps A pedestrian has died…
First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres
New Zealand’s first full rubber road has been laid in Glentunnel, in the Selwyn district. Photo: RNZ /…
Wastewater testing shows Covid cases increasing
Photo: 123rf.com Wastewater testing is showing an increase in Covid cases, and hospitalisations are on the rise as…
Massive AI factory could impact sea life, cultural values
An early artist impression of Datagrid’s data centre in Makarewa, north of Invercargill. Photo: LDR/SUPPLIED Southern mayors have…
Greens concerned about potential loss of ‘environmental functions’ in new mega-ministry
The Green Party’s public services spokesperson Francisco Hernandez (L). Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Officials advised the government…
ACT voices strong objections to greyhound racing ban, won’t say if pulling support for legislation
Photo: 123rf ACT has voiced strong objections to the looming ban on greyhound racing, saying breeders, owners, and…
Food, music and culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs
Performers take the stage during Auckland’s annual Pasifika Festival at Western Springs, celebrating Pacific culture through dance and…
Angling for votes in election year: The debate around fishing policy
Photo: Ross McNaughton ACT MP Cameron Luxton is a self confessed good, keen fisherman. Asked about his biggest…
Second meningococcal disease case in Dunedin student community
An Otago Polytechnic student is receiving care at Dunedin Hospital. Photo: RNZ / Delphine Herbert A second case…