China’s beef import restrictions unlikely to impact New Zealand beef exporters
“New Zealand exports are unlikely to face restraint under the arrangements.” McClay said the outcome reflected strong engagement…
Rhythm and Vines transport backlash as pre-booked buses fail to show
The attendee said this was her third time at the festival and had purchased a similar bus pass…
Global Positioning System jamming is on the rise, highlighting risks to economies
But the disruptions stoked fear about the security vulnerabilities of GPS, a satellite network relied on daily by…
$18m and almost a decade to future-proof Milford Sound. What’s come of it?
About $18 million later and several reports culminating in the MOP’s business case in mid-2024, what’s there to…
Hidden Auckland: Five summer spots worth going out of your way to find
The dramatic cliffs of Te Ahua Point are the lip of the ancient Waitākere volcano. Erupting about 15…
Northland’s population to quadruple with summer tourist influx
Northland is home to about 200,000 residents. Tepania said the quadrupling of the population challenged local infrastructure. Far…
The final straw – seagull nest leads to flood at a Napier pharmacy
As in the other calamities, the pharmacy that is one of the longest-surviving businesses in the Napier CBD…
Society Insider: Ones to watch in 2026 – Michael & Libby Boxall, Edna Swart, Lisa King, Leo Takahashi and more
“[2025] was a year where a lot of hard work paid off,” Libby tells Society Insider. Michael Boxall…
‘We’re walking to Bluff’: Meet the incredible Williams family of six – including a 6yo – who walked the entire length of New Zealand
“You couldn’t stand up, it was so incredibly painful,” says mum Courtney Williams. “Anywhere it was touching your…
Bike Rotorua launches secure bike valet parking to cut car trips
She worked in the sustainable transport sector and previously lived in Auckland. She believed Rotorua had been missing…
Dunedin taxi attack on Christmas: Terrified driver recounts moment he feared he was going to die
Shaken and stunned, the driver shut the door, only for the male to start bashing the bottle against…
Court intervenes in bankrupt man’s $300,000 ‘gift’ to ex-wife
The case can be traced back to 1982, when Heather and Malcolm transferred their matrimonial home to Malcolm’s…