Lyttleton port workers step up strike action for second day of protests

'Green' loan to help beachside village at risk of rising seas

The Hurunui District Council has secured a $23.5m green loan to fund coastal retreat efforts.

Calls for information after decapitated dolphin found near Kaikōura

The Department of Conservation said the dolphin was discovered by a member of the public.

'Don't worry bro, we'll get it done': The mahi behind finding jobs

As a growing number of Central Hawke's Bay residents desperately search for work, local man Bevan Thompson is helping.

Employment figures: Three months – 10,000 jobs gone

While the farming sector may be the one economic bright spot at present, it isn't stopping some provincial areas from suffering heavy job losses, new data shows.