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Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plan halted

The Ocean Sanctuary will not go ahead, with Cabinet deciding to stop work on the proposed reserve and remove the Bill that would have established it from Parliament's... Read More

Consumer NZ unveils poor-performing products

From carpet washers that leave exceedingly damp floors, to the coffee machine that makes a terrible brew, there are a few products that Consumer NZ is urging... Read More

Police urge people to drive to the conditions

From illegal street racing to fatal crashes - this Easter weekend serves as a reminder for everything Police do not want to see on New Zealand roads. 'Up... Read More

Final voyage to uncover subsurface secrets

R/V Tangaroa sets sail on the final voyage to complete a picture of the volcanic plumbing systems of Whakaari/White and Tūhua/Mayor island volcanoes as part... Read More

Aggressive behaviour towards lifeguards at BayWave

Reports are coming in of several young people acting agressive towards BayWave lifeguards. A police spokesperson says police were called to BayWave in Mount... Read More

Super snapper for economic growth

A new project to breed ‘super' snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water could help drive more economic growth... Read More

Six Lotto players share $1 million

It will be an Easter weekend to remember for six lucky Lotto players from Hamilton, Hāwera, Whanganui, Paraparaumu, Porirua and Nelson, after each winning $166,667... Read More

Trout fishing set to fire in cooler conditions

Cooler autumn weather conditions with a hint of frost, light rain and shorter days have got the local trout on the move according to Fish & Game. Stimulated... Read More

More advocacy clinics to help all!

The Free Public Advocacy Service - which began mid-2022 to provide support for people struggling to be heard or know where to go for help - is opening two new... Read More

Police declare war on 'anti-social' drivers

Gisborne police have launched a crack down on 'anti-social' drivers, who they say have damaged roads and made crank 111 calls to divert police. Ten... Read More

Element IMF Cadets win Tauranga Williams Cup final

Element IMF Cadets skipper Andrew Mascal was right on the money when he predicted his bowlers are the key to victory, in the Versatile Tauranga Williams Cup... Read More

Police warning after three tractor crashes

After three serious crashes involving tractors on Saturday, Waikato Police are asking motorists heading home from their Easter break to be mindful of agricultural... Read More