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Don't change lanes - the maths of motorway traffic jams

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A disappointed Maddy Gordon of the Silver Ferns and Grace Nweke after losing the Constellation Cup Netball match.

Fears ANZ Premiership may be put on hold next year

1News understands Netball New Zealand is seriously considering putting the ANZ Premiership competition on ice for financial reasons.

Waikato Hospital.

Hospital IT problems the result of years of under-investment, experts say

Staff were forced to switch to pen and paper, and Health New Zealand said some non-urgent appointments were deferred.

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Paul Henry (left) and Chris Hipkins (right).

'Oh, come on': ACT's Paul Henry divides MPs over 'shoot Hipkins' line

"New Zealanders expect leaders who take their responsibilities seriously, not treat politics like a circus audition," said the opposition leader.

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Snow being cleared from a road in the South Island. (Source: NZTA)

Disruptions expected as southwesterlies sweep NZ this weekend

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The two items taken from St Peter's can be seen on the left and right side of the high altar.

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'Precious' items stolen from two North Island churches

St Peter's on Willis in Te Aro, Wellington, plans to close its doors for a day if the two icons aren't returned.

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Text message (left) and Stuart Nash (right, file).

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The Houthi tanker attacks mark a major escalation as Trump threatens to hold Iran accountable.

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Police prioritised sportsman's career over sexual assault complainant

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Kiwis targeted by scammers during big life moments

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The Houthi tanker attacks mark a major escalation as Trump threatens to hold Iran accountable.

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The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked more than 6% overnight, to about US$100 a barrel - the highest level since May.

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A disappointed Maddy Gordon of the Silver Ferns and Grace Nweke after losing the Constellation Cup Netball match.

Fears ANZ Premiership may be put on hold next year

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Waikato Hospital.

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Paul Henry (left) and Chris Hipkins (right).

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"New Zealanders expect leaders who take their responsibilities seriously, not treat politics like a circus audition," said the opposition leader.

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Snow being cleared from a road in the South Island. (Source: NZTA)

Disruptions expected as southwesterlies sweep NZ this weekend

Cold southwesterlies are expected for most of the country as a large active trough moves eastwards over the motu.

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The two items taken from St Peter's can be seen on the left and right side of the high altar.

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'Precious' items stolen from two North Island churches

St Peter's on Willis in Te Aro, Wellington, plans to close its doors for a day if the two icons aren't returned.

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Christchurch Lotto player was going about her day last Wednesday when she decided to check her ticket from a draw the week before.

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Police prioritised sportsman's career over sexual assault complainant

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Lotto (illustration).

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Christchurch Lotto player was going about her day last Wednesday when she decided to check her ticket from a draw the week before.

Generic toll road signage (file image).

Tauranga motorists wrongly redirected onto toll road and charged

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The Houthi tanker attacks mark a major escalation as Trump threatens to hold Iran accountable.

Oil prices spike as Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea

The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked more than 6% overnight, to about US$100 a barrel - the highest level since May.

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A traffic jam. File photo.

Don't change lanes - the maths of motorway traffic jams

Most of us instinctively believe that changing lanes will get us home sooner, but science suggests this is usually wrong.

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A disappointed Maddy Gordon of the Silver Ferns and Grace Nweke after losing the Constellation Cup Netball match.

Fears ANZ Premiership may be put on hold next year

1News understands Netball New Zealand is seriously considering putting the ANZ Premiership competition on ice for financial reasons.

Waikato Hospital.

Hospital IT problems the result of years of under-investment, experts say

Staff were forced to switch to pen and paper, and Health New Zealand said some non-urgent appointments were deferred.

2:13

Paul Henry (left) and Chris Hipkins (right).

'Oh, come on': ACT's Paul Henry divides MPs over 'shoot Hipkins' line

"New Zealanders expect leaders who take their responsibilities seriously, not treat politics like a circus audition," said the opposition leader.

3:36

Snow being cleared from a road in the South Island. (Source: NZTA)

Disruptions expected as southwesterlies sweep NZ this weekend

Cold southwesterlies are expected for most of the country as a large active trough moves eastwards over the motu.

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A traffic jam. File photo.

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A disappointed Maddy Gordon of the Silver Ferns and Grace Nweke after losing the Constellation Cup Netball match.

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Paul Henry (left) and Chris Hipkins (right).

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"New Zealanders expect leaders who take their responsibilities seriously, not treat politics like a circus audition," said the opposition leader.

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Snow being cleared from a road in the South Island. (Source: NZTA)

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The two items taken from St Peter's can be seen on the left and right side of the high altar.

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A cat spotted on RoyalCam - a 24-hour live stream of an albatross nest in Pukekura/Taiaroa Head during the breeding season. (Source: Department of Conservation)

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West Coast regional councillor Andy Campbell says wild animals should be taken for food rather than being left to rot on the forest floor.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens during a press conference on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

US expected to sign nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The US is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens during a press conference on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

US expected to sign nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The US is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.

1:28

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Stuff offices in Auckland.

Eight editorial jobs proposed to go from news website Stuff

Members of Stuff Digital's live news and commissioning teams were called into meetings today regarding the proposed changes.

Entrust chair Denise Lee. File photo.

Vector's majority shareholder says electricity market 'failing consumers'

Entrust chair Denise Lee says the current system isn't delievering reliability or affordability.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens during a press conference on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

US expected to sign nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The US is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.

1:28

Members of the New World Clubcard programme received an email late on Friday warning that scammers had attempted to gain access to accounts by trying commonly used passwords.

'Farewell': Foodstuffs confirms end date for old Clubcard programme

The move will close a chapter at New World, Pak'nSave and Four Square stores.

The Grand hotel.

SkyCity reaches conditional deal to sell hotel to overseas buyer

The financial terms of the deal remained confidential at this stage.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens during a press conference on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

US expected to sign nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The US is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.

1:28

Stuff offices in Auckland.

Eight editorial jobs proposed to go from news website Stuff

Members of Stuff Digital's live news and commissioning teams were called into meetings today regarding the proposed changes.

Entrust chair Denise Lee. File photo.

Vector's majority shareholder says electricity market 'failing consumers'

Entrust chair Denise Lee says the current system isn't delievering reliability or affordability.

Members of the New World Clubcard programme received an email late on Friday warning that scammers had attempted to gain access to accounts by trying commonly used passwords.

'Farewell': Foodstuffs confirms end date for old Clubcard programme

The move will close a chapter at New World, Pak'nSave and Four Square stores.

The Grand hotel.

SkyCity reaches conditional deal to sell hotel to overseas buyer

The financial terms of the deal remained confidential at this stage.

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Politics

Stuart Nash's text message to Chris Finlayson

Stuart Nash has 'made his view on women very clear' - Nimon

National's MP for Napier Katie Nimon told Breakfast that Nash "acts before he thinks", and that he has made his views on women very clear.

7:24

Text message (left) and Stuart Nash (right, file).

Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate after 'sexist' text

The former NZ First candidate was "channelling the manosphere," says Christopher Luxon in response to Nash's remarks about an MP's maternity leave.

4:06

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.

What documents show about Immigration NZ's botched $35m project

Documents show senior Immigration officials repeatedly ignored requests from the minister's office and progressed work on a project the minister hadn't agreed to extra funding for.

A standard bus in Auckland next to apartments under construction in Northcote (file image).

More intensification option wins out in Auckland housing vote

The vote, at a planning committee meeting yesterday, locks in the council's position for the next year on the Government's directive to zone for more homes.

Te Kira Lawrence

NZ First quickly replaces Nash in Napier electorate

Te Kira Lawrence, who had been selected to stand in the East Cape, will now contest the Napier seat against National's Katie Nimon in November.

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Stuart Nash's text message to Chris Finlayson

Stuart Nash has 'made his view on women very clear' - Nimon

National's MP for Napier Katie Nimon told Breakfast that Nash "acts before he thinks", and that he has made his views on women very clear.

7:24

Text message (left) and Stuart Nash (right, file).

Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate after 'sexist' text

The former NZ First candidate was "channelling the manosphere," says Christopher Luxon in response to Nash's remarks about an MP's maternity leave.

4:06

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.

What documents show about Immigration NZ's botched $35m project

Documents show senior Immigration officials repeatedly ignored requests from the minister's office and progressed work on a project the minister hadn't agreed to extra funding for.

A standard bus in Auckland next to apartments under construction in Northcote (file image).

More intensification option wins out in Auckland housing vote

The vote, at a planning committee meeting yesterday, locks in the council's position for the next year on the Government's directive to zone for more homes.

Te Kira Lawrence

NZ First quickly replaces Nash in Napier electorate

Te Kira Lawrence, who had been selected to stand in the East Cape, will now contest the Napier seat against National's Katie Nimon in November.

3:15

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Stuart Nash's text message to Chris Finlayson

Stuart Nash has 'made his view on women very clear' - Nimon

National's MP for Napier Katie Nimon told Breakfast that Nash "acts before he thinks", and that he has made his views on women very clear.

7:24

Text message (left) and Stuart Nash (right, file).

Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate after 'sexist' text

The former NZ First candidate was "channelling the manosphere," says Christopher Luxon in response to Nash's remarks about an MP's maternity leave.

4:06

Te Kira Lawrence

NZ First quickly replaces Nash in Napier electorate

Te Kira Lawrence, who had been selected to stand in the East Cape, will now contest the Napier seat against National's Katie Nimon in November.

3:15

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.

What documents show about Immigration NZ's botched $35m project

Documents show senior Immigration officials repeatedly ignored requests from the minister's office and progressed work on a project the minister hadn't agreed to extra funding for.

A standard bus in Auckland next to apartments under construction in Northcote (file image).

More intensification option wins out in Auckland housing vote

The vote, at a planning committee meeting yesterday, locks in the council's position for the next year on the Government's directive to zone for more homes.

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Te Kira Lawrence

NZ First quickly replaces Nash in Napier electorate

Te Kira Lawrence, who had been selected to stand in the East Cape, will now contest the Napier seat against National's Katie Nimon in November.

3:15

Stuart Nash's text message to Chris Finlayson

Stuart Nash has 'made his view on women very clear' - Nimon

National's MP for Napier Katie Nimon told Breakfast that Nash "acts before he thinks", and that he has made his views on women very clear.

7:24

Text message (left) and Stuart Nash (right, file).

Stuart Nash resigns as NZ First candidate after 'sexist' text

The former NZ First candidate was "channelling the manosphere," says Christopher Luxon in response to Nash's remarks about an MP's maternity leave.

4:06

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford.

What documents show about Immigration NZ's botched $35m project

Documents show senior Immigration officials repeatedly ignored requests from the minister's office and progressed work on a project the minister hadn't agreed to extra funding for.

A standard bus in Auckland next to apartments under construction in Northcote (file image).

More intensification option wins out in Auckland housing vote

The vote, at a planning committee meeting yesterday, locks in the council's position for the next year on the Government's directive to zone for more homes.

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Te Ao Māori

Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene.

Scrapping council/iwi agreements 'only takes things backwards'

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said the Government had grown concerned by a "rapid increase" in new dealmaking.

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

The word means guardianship and protection.

Māori word named world's most beautiful by language app

The kupu has been named the world's most beautiful word by language-learning platform Babbel.

Henare Kingi

Māori radio pioneer Henare Kingi dies

The veteran broadcaster died on Tuesday, aged 91.

Northern hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, at the Wildlife Hospital located at the Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin

Extinction threat for the hoiho, one of the world's rarest penguins

The threat to the yellow-eyed penguin is reaching a critical point, conservationists say.

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Northern hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, at the Wildlife Hospital located at the Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin

Extinction threat for the hoiho, one of the world's rarest penguins

The threat to the yellow-eyed penguin is reaching a critical point, conservationists say.

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Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene.

Scrapping council/iwi agreements 'only takes things backwards'

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said the Government had grown concerned by a "rapid increase" in new dealmaking.

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Northern hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, at the Wildlife Hospital located at the Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin

Extinction threat for the hoiho, one of the world's rarest penguins

The threat to the yellow-eyed penguin is reaching a critical point, conservationists say.

The word means guardianship and protection.

Māori word named world's most beautiful by language app

The kupu has been named the world's most beautiful word by language-learning platform Babbel.

Henare Kingi

Māori radio pioneer Henare Kingi dies

The veteran broadcaster died on Tuesday, aged 91.

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Northern hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin, at the Wildlife Hospital located at the Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin

Extinction threat for the hoiho, one of the world's rarest penguins

The threat to the yellow-eyed penguin is reaching a critical point, conservationists say.

Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene.

Scrapping council/iwi agreements 'only takes things backwards'

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said the Government had grown concerned by a "rapid increase" in new dealmaking.

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

The word means guardianship and protection.

Māori word named world's most beautiful by language app

The kupu has been named the world's most beautiful word by language-learning platform Babbel.

Henare Kingi

Māori radio pioneer Henare Kingi dies

The veteran broadcaster died on Tuesday, aged 91.

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Entertainment

Matt Damon, from left, director Christopher Nolan, and Anne Hathaway attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" at AMC Lincoln Square in New York. (Source: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Matt Damon says 'middle-aged' Odyssey cast had back pain in filming

The 55-year-old actor said the gruelling action scenes made the stars acutely aware of their age.

Kaylee Hottle in 2024

Godzilla actor Kaylee Hottle dies in car crash at 18

"I'm so devastated to hear this. You will be deeply missed Kaylee," her Godzilla co-star Millie Bobby Brown posted on Instagram.

A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from The Empire Strikes Back. (Source: Heritage Auctions)

Luke Skywalker's Empire Strikes Back lightsaber auctioned for $6.4m

Matt Damon, from left, director Christopher Nolan, and Anne Hathaway attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" at AMC Lincoln Square in New York. (Source: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

My Left Foot stars Brenda Fricker, winner of Oscar for best supporting actress, and Daniel Day Lewis, winner of Oscar for best actor, at the 62nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, March 26, 1990.

Oscar-winner who starred in My Left Foot, Home Alone 2 dies at 81

Matt Damon, from left, director Christopher Nolan, and Anne Hathaway attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" at AMC Lincoln Square in New York. (Source: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Matt Damon says 'middle-aged' Odyssey cast had back pain in filming

The 55-year-old actor said the gruelling action scenes made the stars acutely aware of their age.

Kaylee Hottle in 2024

Godzilla actor Kaylee Hottle dies in car crash at 18

"I'm so devastated to hear this. You will be deeply missed Kaylee," her Godzilla co-star Millie Bobby Brown posted on Instagram.

A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from The Empire Strikes Back. (Source: Heritage Auctions)

Luke Skywalker's Empire Strikes Back lightsaber auctioned for $6.4m

Matt Damon, from left, director Christopher Nolan, and Anne Hathaway attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" at AMC Lincoln Square in New York. (Source: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

My Left Foot stars Brenda Fricker, winner of Oscar for best supporting actress, and Daniel Day Lewis, winner of Oscar for best actor, at the 62nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, March 26, 1990.

Oscar-winner who starred in My Left Foot, Home Alone 2 dies at 81

Acclaimed Kiwi director Sir Peter Jackson (file image).

Sir Peter Jackson to return to direct sequel after 10-year hiatus

Matt Damon, from left, director Christopher Nolan, and Anne Hathaway attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" at AMC Lincoln Square in New York. (Source: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Matt Damon says 'middle-aged' Odyssey cast had back pain in filming

The 55-year-old actor said the gruelling action scenes made the stars acutely aware of their age.

Kaylee Hottle in 2024

Godzilla actor Kaylee Hottle dies in car crash at 18

"I'm so devastated to hear this. You will be deeply missed Kaylee," her Godzilla co-star Millie Bobby Brown posted on Instagram.

A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from The Empire Strikes Back. (Source: Heritage Auctions)

Luke Skywalker's Empire Strikes Back lightsaber auctioned for $6.4m

Matt Damon, from left, director Christopher Nolan, and Anne Hathaway attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" at AMC Lincoln Square in New York. (Source: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Not Greek to them. Scholars question Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

My Left Foot stars Brenda Fricker, winner of Oscar for best supporting actress, and Daniel Day Lewis, winner of Oscar for best actor, at the 62nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, March 26, 1990.

Oscar-winner who starred in My Left Foot, Home Alone 2 dies at 81

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Environment

The longest suspension bridge in New Zealand marked an "impressive feat of engineering and construction skill".

Opening date revealed for the country's longest suspension bridge

The track up the Hooker Valley was the one of the most popular day hikes in the country, and attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Birds NZ volunteers at Muriwai beach

'Don't panic': The volunteers helping New Zealand prepare for bird flu

As bird flu reaches New Zealand, a dedicated team of volunteers is quietly walking kilometres of coastline searching for sick and dead birds.

The kāhu infection follows the country's first case, confirmed earlier this week in a brown skua seabird found at Petone Beach.

All bird flu cases likely not detected yet, expert says

A virologist says it's likely not all cases of the bird flu H5 strain have been detected in New Zealand.

Far North Solar Farm's rendering of its planned solar farm near Greytown.

Council claws consent costs back from Greytown solar farm

South Wairarapa District Council had sought costs against Far North Solar Farm for expenses it incurred in a lengthy Environment Court process.

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The longest suspension bridge in New Zealand marked an "impressive feat of engineering and construction skill".

Opening date revealed for the country's longest suspension bridge

The track up the Hooker Valley was the one of the most popular day hikes in the country, and attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Birds NZ volunteers at Muriwai beach

'Don't panic': The volunteers helping New Zealand prepare for bird flu

As bird flu reaches New Zealand, a dedicated team of volunteers is quietly walking kilometres of coastline searching for sick and dead birds.

The kāhu infection follows the country's first case, confirmed earlier this week in a brown skua seabird found at Petone Beach.

All bird flu cases likely not detected yet, expert says

A virologist says it's likely not all cases of the bird flu H5 strain have been detected in New Zealand.

Far North Solar Farm's rendering of its planned solar farm near Greytown.

Council claws consent costs back from Greytown solar farm

South Wairarapa District Council had sought costs against Far North Solar Farm for expenses it incurred in a lengthy Environment Court process.

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The longest suspension bridge in New Zealand marked an "impressive feat of engineering and construction skill".

Opening date revealed for the country's longest suspension bridge

The track up the Hooker Valley was the one of the most popular day hikes in the country, and attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Far North Solar Farm's rendering of its planned solar farm near Greytown.

Council claws consent costs back from Greytown solar farm

South Wairarapa District Council had sought costs against Far North Solar Farm for expenses it incurred in a lengthy Environment Court process.

Birds NZ volunteers at Muriwai beach

'Don't panic': The volunteers helping New Zealand prepare for bird flu

As bird flu reaches New Zealand, a dedicated team of volunteers is quietly walking kilometres of coastline searching for sick and dead birds.

The kāhu infection follows the country's first case, confirmed earlier this week in a brown skua seabird found at Petone Beach.

All bird flu cases likely not detected yet, expert says

A virologist says it's likely not all cases of the bird flu H5 strain have been detected in New Zealand.

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Far North Solar Farm's rendering of its planned solar farm near Greytown.

Council claws consent costs back from Greytown solar farm

South Wairarapa District Council had sought costs against Far North Solar Farm for expenses it incurred in a lengthy Environment Court process.

The longest suspension bridge in New Zealand marked an "impressive feat of engineering and construction skill".

Opening date revealed for the country's longest suspension bridge

The track up the Hooker Valley was the one of the most popular day hikes in the country, and attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Birds NZ volunteers at Muriwai beach

'Don't panic': The volunteers helping New Zealand prepare for bird flu

As bird flu reaches New Zealand, a dedicated team of volunteers is quietly walking kilometres of coastline searching for sick and dead birds.

The kāhu infection follows the country's first case, confirmed earlier this week in a brown skua seabird found at Petone Beach.

All bird flu cases likely not detected yet, expert says

A virologist says it's likely not all cases of the bird flu H5 strain have been detected in New Zealand.

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