Politics

Rotorua Airbnb landlords under pressure to sell

Property owners providing short-term accommodation in Rotorua are contemplating selling their houses or converting them back to long-term rentals should a new... Read More

Mobster's leg slashed in Black Power attack

A Mongrel Mob member nearly bled to death after rival gang associates attacked him in Rotorua, slicing his leg to the bone and ripping off his red shoes, court... Read More

Police to establish new National Gang Unit

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today revealed plans to establish both national and frontline gang-focused units to combat offending and intimidation by... Read More

Digital campaign to raise hospice care awareness

This week is Hospice Awareness Week and Hospice New Zealand is launching a campaign to help raise awareness about the value of hospice care. Hospice New Zealand... Read More

NZ charity secures emergency vehicles for Ukraine

After nearly two years of service, New Zealand charity Kiwi K.A.R.E (Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation) has expanded its mission to support Ukraine, securing a further... Read More

First of LTP hearings hosted at a marae

A successful day is how Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Chair has described the first day of Long Term Plan hearings held at Huria Marae.... Read More

Levy referendum: Fruit & veg growers urged to vote

Growers are being asked to have their say in the upcoming levy referendum to enable Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) to continue its work for the sector. The... Read More

Local aids Brazil floods: “It’s heartbreaking"

South Brazil is experiencing severe flooding, leaving many helpless, Tauranga resident Gabi Wood is trying to help from afar. Porto Alegre in South Brazil... Read More

How to find out if you have unclaimed money

IRD is holding millions of dollars in unclaimed funds. Like many people, this is probably news to you. But how do you know if some of it is yours and... Read More

Studying wastewater for more sustainable outcomes

Researchers at the University of Canterbury are developing a new decision-making tool to help identify how to make wastewater treatment more sustainable. The... Read More

Jetstar admits some entitled to compensation

Jetstar admits it has not paid some Kiwi travellers - who are legally entitled to a compensation - after having their domestic flights delayed or cancelled. The... Read More

Studying wastewater for more sustainable outcomes

Researchers at the University of Canterbury are developing a new decision-making tool to help identify how to make wastewater treatment more sustainable. The... Read More