Tauranga considers tougher dog rules to protect wildlife and public safety
Heaphy said wildlife was present in those areas year-round, not just seasonally. Department of Conservation (DoC) project lead…
Treaty and schools: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In June, Stanford was subject to what she called “complete, utter garbage [and] lies” amid an attack campaign…
Māori group takes freshwater rights fight to court in landmark case against Crown
It is not about ownership of the water but recognition that Māori were afforded certain rights to freshwater…
Police investigate Ōrewa cafe arson, remain ‘open-minded’ over link to Auckland pub fire
They said fire crews forced their way inside, extinguishing the blaze. The fire was a month after a…
Andrew to lose his last military rank: UK Defence Minister
The King’s younger brother was once feted for his role as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot in the…
Guy Fawkes: Weather conditions set to impact festivities, caution advised
She said the high temperatures were likely to dry out the grasses and vegetation, which could increase the…
Oyster farmers to be compensated for wastewater overflow
Watercare confirmed on Monday in a statement that it was discussing the issue of financial support with Aquaculture…
Government to set up Ministerial Advisory Group to review aged care sector funding
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. Photo / Mark Mitchell Minister of Health Simeon Brown and Associate Minister of…
Cocaine worth $12.6m found stashed in container delivered to Auckland business
“This is a prime example of a ‘rip on’ or ‘rip off’ importation to try and sneak drugs…
Shaun Wallace: The Chase’s Dark Destroyer returns to New Zealand. We test his knowledge
Wallace has been a mainstay on the hit UK quiz show since 2009, and is travelling the country…
Wairarapa woman describes trying to stop runaway car as it crashed onto train tracks
“I tried to jump back into the car to put the handbrake on. By the time I had…
The Best Places To Eat, Drink & Shop In Uptown Auckland
From pho to focaccia, Uptown’s eateries, bars, cafes, and food stores show the city at its tastiest. Taking…