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…
‘Explosive substance’ in Christchurch a jar of crystallized picric acid
The police cordon at Sheffield Crescent in Christchurch on Thursday. Photo: RNZ/Anna Sargent An “explosive substance” that resulted…
Nelson region to take a tourism hit, as Air New Zealand cancel flights over fuel prices, mayor says
Air NZ is cutting flights due to the price of jet fuel. (File photo) Photo: RNZ/ Mark Papalii…
Interislander staffer sent overseas to collect crucial parts for Kaiārahi ferry
By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey University Journalism Student The Kaiārahi ferry. Photo: Interislander An Interislander staff member has gone…
US national allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder before flying back home
Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Photo: Facebook / supplied A US national is…
Kaikōura steps up efforts to protect night sky
The centre of the Milky Way Galaxy over Kaikōura. International dark sky sanctuary status is providing economic benefits.…
Ethnic communities generate a third of Auckland’s GDP
Photo: RNZ / Kate Newton The contribution of ethnic communities to Auckland’s economy has grown rapidly, reaching one-third…
CAT scans yes, cats, no: Popular moggies not permitted at Taranaki Base Hospital
Theo Cowley gets a cuddle from Mr Pip Photo: Suz Crowley Claws are out over a directive to…
Second meningococcal disease case in Dunedin student community
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A second case of meningococcal disease has been reported in the Dunedin student…
Buyers eye electric vehicles as fuel prices soar
Car dealers say it’s the final push for some people to buy electric vehicles. Photo: AFP With fuel…
New F1 regulations take bravery out of the sport, drivers say
Liam Lawson at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Photo: Clay Cross / PHOTOSPORT The new Formula One engine…