July 2026 began on a settled note, with high pressure resulting in widespread clear weather and frosty conditions, particularly for southern and central parts of the South Island. A brief warm ...

Kaipara District Council has unanimously reaffirmed its opposition to the Northland Head Start outline proposal and will ...

With just one month remaining, the Tūpuna Maunga Authority is encouraging researchers to apply for its 2026/2027 Research ...

The Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill was tabled to Parliament on 29th June with public submissions due by 9am on Monday 13th July and the oral submission hearing held the next ...

Wairarapa Road Safety Council (WRSC) is backing this year’s national Rail Safety Week, running 10–16 August, with a message ...

Kai Pai Bakery has taken gold at the 2026 New Zealand Bakels Supreme Pie Awards, with its Mince & Cheese Pie winning top ...

The Public Service Commission will be undertaking a rapid review of the Ministry of Justice, and providing firm guidance to all chief executives on managing employment cases that involve criminal ...

There’s more slack in the labour market now than at the start of the year. Largely driven by low business confidence, ...

Unemployment at an 11-year high is a clear warning that stronger business confidence has yet to translate into jobs, particularly for young New Zealanders. Responding to unemployment reaching its ...

“Our job is to rigorously test whether Orion’s proposed expenditure is necessary, efficient, able to be delivered, and in the long-term interest of Canterbury consumers.” ...

August 04, 2026 Tasman ratepayers are cutting back on heating and food as the latest rates hike left many furious. Updated rates bills were sent out last week after the council’s annual plan forecast ...

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