Schools oppose Treaty removal directive
Schools across Otago have publicly opposed the government’s “backward” directive to remove the Treaty of Waitangi from their…
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Dunedin Tunnels Trail gets $2m govt injection
The Dunedin Tunnels Trail project has received a $2 million injection from the government. The funding will cover…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Aussie brawler booted off cruise ship – family sails on without him
Police at Port Chalmers where the cruise ship docked this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery An Australian man will…
MetService issues thunderstorm warning for Central North Island
Thunderstorm building near Wairoa. Photo: Supplied A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for central Hawke’s Bay, Hastings…
Family’s fury knowing teen killer who stabbed gran to death will walk free
Speaking to A Current Affair after the sentencing, White’s daughter Cindy Micallef said the punishment could never reflect…
Universities in ‘battle of the century’ with journal publisher Elsevier
Universities could lose access to more than 1000 journals. (File photo) Photo: 123RF Thousands of academics and students…
Aussie brawler booted off cruise ship – family sails on without him
Police at Port Chalmers where the cruise ship docked this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery An Australian man will…
Developer fined $48,000 for illegal earthworks at Browns Bay, Northcross
They incorporated the land development and subdivision business in 2014. Judge Dickey found that the unlawful discharge had…
SunLive – Tauranga MP calls for fee reduction on toll road
Tolls should be reduced on a Tauranga road where ongoing major roadworks have disrupted motorists’ journeys for “several…
Noisy penguins causing sleepless nights
Libby Kirkby-McLeod of RNZ Imagine sharing your home with noisy flatmates who party throughout the night and then…