It means they further extend their lead in the overall standings and gives them sought after momentum with just three weeks until San Francisco where the Season 4 champion will be crowned.
New Zealand’s total exports were valued at $7.2 billion in the May 2024 month, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. This is the first time that monthly exports have reached $7 billion. Trade values are not adjusted for price changes. ...
The four young people, between the ages of 14 and 15, have been remanded due to re-appear before the Whakatane Youth Court on charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, in the coming week.
Retailers are pleased to see progress in putting more Police on the beat but the grounding of the Aratere raises serious concerns about supply chains for stores across the country, Retail NZ says.
The NZCB Apprentice Challenge National Final took place at NZCB’s annual conference in Wellington on 21-22 June, where 20 regional finalists from across the country competed for the top prize
The Taxpayers’ Union understands that the Government is today making an announcement of additional funding for medicines and is urging them to ensure that it is funded through a reprioritisation of spending, not loaded onto the taxpayer credit card.
Lifestyle Lawns continues to enhance residential and commercial properties across New Zealand with high-quality artificial turf solutions, creating low-maintenance, environmentally friendly outdoor spaces. Specialising in the supply and installation ...
The Firearms Registry was launched one year ago today to help improve firearms oversight and safety by providing a record of all lawfully held firearms.
58% of respondents believed local voters should be the final decision maker while just 23% believed it should be left to local mayors and councillors. The remaining 19% were unsure.
The vision for a National Music Centre with the refurbished Wellington Town Hall at its centre is already coming to life with the three partners in the venture—Victoria University of Wellington, the Wellington City Council and the New Zealand Symphony ...
Responding to repeated incidents and mismanagement with the Interislander ferry service, the Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the Government to sell off the Interislander ferry service instead of funnelling even more taxpayer money into it. Taxpayers’ ...
As Plastic Free July approaches, the Ministry for the Environment is indicating that the long-awaited third phase of plastics phase-outs has been put on hold. Even if the government decides to go ahead with them again, the start date has been postponed ...
Scientists are now much closer to understanding what triggered the most violent volcanic eruption in more than a hundred years thanks to the return of a successful month-long expedition to Hunga volcano (Tonga) led by GNS Science.
This feedback will play a significant part in the decision to allow the use of data transmission cables or not,” says Fisheries New Zealand Director Fisheries Management, Emma Taylor.
New Plymouth’s City Centre will be a hive of activity this weekend for TSB Winter Festival of the Lights Winter Pop-Up. (Photo/Supplied) Get ready for four nights of lights and entertainment when NPDC’s TSB Festival of the Lights Winter Pop-Up ...
Black Props (Photo/Supplied) Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has named the following New Zealand Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) ‘Black Props’ Team for the Lifesaving World Championships 2024, which will be held on the Gold Coast, Australia ...
A long-awaited act of recognition will be bestowed upon Second World War coastwatchers at a ceremony at Government House in Wellington, on Tuesday 2 July.
Safer speed limits are in place from today on short sections of State Highway 11 (SH11) between Kawakawa and Paihia and State Highway 1 (SH1) between Kawakawa and Whangārei. This is part of a phased approach the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi ...
This one-day LIVE writing event offers a stunning opportunity for established and aspiring writers to learn from some of NZ’s most successful writers, on Sunday 21 July at Toi Tu Studio One.
A man has been arrested following a dangerous incident in East Tāmaki this morning.
Strong economic, water quality and environmental regulators are vital to ensure consumer protection and healthy water under the Government’s new Local Water Done Well policy direction.
The costliest home burglary claims arise from the theft of water heating systems, new AMI data reveals.
In recent years, New Zealand has intensified its efforts to combat the hazards posed by asbestos in older buildings. With stringent regulations and heightened public awareness, the focus on asbestos removal has become a key aspect of national environmental ...
The collation Government is providing more financial support to drought-stricken farmers and growers in many parts of the country to help with essential living costs.
People joining Matariki celebrations in Ōtepoti Dunedin and Kā-Muriwai Arrowtown will be able to catch public buses to festivities over the long weekend.