Miners awaiting consents chafe as gold price soars
Long waits for resource consents are still frustrating goldminers on the West Coast, the Regional Council has heard.…
Conservation Boards set to lose functions under new law
Unease is building over law changes that could sideline Conservation Boards. However, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says Conservation…
Two Lotto winners share $1m as Powerball climbs to $36 million
Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Westport will take home $500,000 each as Powerball climbs to $36…
Suspected lightning strikes knocked out two water plants
Suspected lightning strikes struck two different water supplies during the wild weather on Thursday. Both Methven’s water supply…
Over 6000 without power as winds lash Canterbury
Thousands of households are without power in Canterbury, as strong winds lash the region. According to MainPower, more…
Greymouth running out of water after weather damages treatment plant
Some households in Greymouth have run out of water and others are about to after wild weather damaged…
Over 6000 without power as winds lash Canterbury
Thousands of households are without power in Canterbury, as strong winds lash the region. According to MainPower, more…
Top of South Island hit by power outages as strong winds batter NZ
Power has been partially restored as “significant parts” of the top of the South Island and West Coast…
West Coast conservation plan paused amid uncertainty
Work on the West Coast’s long-awaited new conservation management strategy is officially on hold – pending new laws…
Flights cancelled, major route blocked as winds lash South Island
Several flights have been either delayed or cancelled, hundreds of homes are without power, and a major state…
Heavy rain, severe gales to hit South and lower North Island
Large swathes of the South Island and eastern parts of the lower North Island are expected to face…
What happens if votes are tied in local elections?
Council hopefuls are enduring a nervous wait in some centres as several races remain too close to call…