Boy Racers Pour Diesel Over Central Hawke’s Bay Roads: ‘Someone Is Going To Be Seriously Hurt Or Killed’

Boy racers dumping diesel on rural Hawke's Bay roads for burnouts and drift racing has sparked concerns that "someone is ...

Community Bid To Save Dannevirke Deer Park

There is a community push to take control of Dannevirke's lower domain and its wildlife after the council decided to ...

Maverick Mayor Hits Out At Waikato 'Super City' Idea

Maverick mayor Ash Tanner thinks local government leaders shouldn’t be axed as amalgamation sweeps across the country. The Matamata-Piako District leader, who is no stranger to criticising the Beehive ...

‘Reverse Uber’ Pitched For Waikato Commuters

She recently explained it at a Waikato Regional Council transport committee meeting - noting that she was speaking as herself and not on behalf of Waipā District Council. “My journey about ride share ...

National Infrastructure Plan Gets Government Go-Ahead. Now It’s Time To Grow

Infrastructure New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s support for the National Infrastructure Plan, saying the focus must now shift to delivery. Infrastructure New Zealand Chief Executive Nick ...

Discovery Of Third Giant Kōkopu Population Strengthens Waiheke’s Conservation Importance

Waiheke Resources Trust (WRT) has confirmed the discovery of a third population of Giant Kōkopu (Galaxias argenteus) on ...

Eco-Tourism On The Fast Track: How Hibiscus JetSki Hire & Tours Is Redefining Hauraki Gulf Exploration

As travellers increasingly seek meaningful and environmentally responsible experiences, eco-tourism is becoming one of the ...

Johnsonville Line Reopens Tomorrow

Regular passenger services on the Johnsonville Line will resume tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. KiwiRail General Manager Wellington Metro Network Andy Lyon said since the scene was released by TAIC on ...

Flash Mobbing For Winning Te Tai Tokerau Writers

National Flash Fiction Day, June 22nd 2026, possibly the largest national footprint for a simultaneous literary celebration ...

Matariki Exhibition Brings The Life Force Of Water To The Surface

Created by Toi Tūwharetoa for this year’s Matariki and Puanga celebrations, it reflects the idea of bringing what lies beneath our Taupō Moana as a vital life force. It also acknowledges the centenary ...

Environmental Reporting Act Legislation Introduced

The Government has introduced legislation to change New Zealand’s outdated environmental reporting regime and improve decision-making on the country’s environmental considerations. “This legislation ...

Government Responds To Infrastructure Plan

The Government has released its formal response to the independent National Infrastructure Plan, setting out how it will respond to the Infrastructure Commission’s sixteen recommendations. “Delivering ...