Whirinaki’s $22m flood project finally under way, State Highway 2 to be raised 1.8m
The key part of the project is raising a 440m section of State Highway 2 to link with…
Keep out: Hawke’s Bay walkers and cyclists ignoring construction site warnings
“But we can only do that safely and efficiently if people stay out of the restricted area. “Every…
Parliament passes Hauraki Gulf protection law after late fishing exemption
These HPAs have proven controversial after the coalition included a late-stage amendment allowing commercial ring-net fishing operators exclusive…
Shane Jones vs Environmental Protection Agency: CEO Allan Freeth on minister’s ‘threatening’ comments in fast-track feud
The furore was sparked by Jones telling BusinessDesk in August he feared the system was becoming a “slow-track”…
After Charlie Kirk’s slaying, workers learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs
NEW YORK — In the days since the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, workers in a variety of…
LAPD ends protection of former Vice President Kamala Harris amid internal criticism, sources say
The Los Angeles Police Department on Saturday discontinued its protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris after heavy…
CHP to protect ex-VP Kamala Harris
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will receive protection from the California Highway Patrol after President Trump revoked her…
Chinese man thrown out of pet fair after boasting dog was given tattoos without anaesthesia
A hairless dog covered in colourful tattoos at Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai has sparked public outrage after…
CCTV trial for hundreds of childcare centres to be rolled out later this year
A trial of CCTV cameras in hundreds of childcare centres will be rolled out later this year, while…
Hawke’s Bay Expressway gets $600m: Four-lanes for ‘busiest’ stretch, ‘fewer deaths’ and flood protection
Work on the project will include 7km of four-laning between the Links Rd and Pākōwhai Rd intersection and…