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Biodiversity gains from multi-million philanthropic investment in Abel Tasman to be handed over to DOC
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1229+ words) A generous investment in the country's smallest national park has seen whio, pateke and kaka reintroduced into the Abel Tasman, with gorse and wilding pines also removed from the landscape. They are just some of the gains in the country's…...
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup internationals confirmed for All Blacks
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (363+ words) New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed three Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup test matches for 2027, 2029 and 2031, but none of the matches will be played in Aotearoa. Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane will be the host for all three games, with…...
Water restrictions at Antarctic station after power 'blink"
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (181+ words) Antarctica's Mc Murdo Station experienced a momentary power outage that now means staff are subject to water restrictions. A staff member at Mc Murdo, who didn't want to be identified, said there was a power "blink" around 5am that lasted less…...
Nelson special housing areas attract developers
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (492+ words) Property developers wanting land designated as special housing areas could lead to a tsunami of property hitting the Nelson market, a local councillor says. The Nelson City Council yesterday dealt with multiple requests from property owners at a special meeting…...
M'ori All Blacks hope their journey inspires next generation
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1084+ words) "It's not just a rugby team," is a sentiment that echoed throughout the 2026 M'ori All Blacks squad. The jersey carries more than rugby. For some players, it is a chance to represent their iwi, hap" and wh'nau on the world…...
'It's a start': Dame Valerie Adams backs new IOC grants
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (493+ words) For many Olympians, the road to the Games comes with a hefty financial cost. A new scheme from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) aims to ease some of that burden. The IOC on Thursday announced it was setting up a…...
Holiday road toll up on last year | RNZ
1+ week, 1+ day ago (124+ words) Holiday road toll up on last year rnz. co. nz Holiday road toll up on last year The country's road tolls is sitting at six - two more than at this time last year - following the death of a 65-year-old motorcyclist…...
Majority of South Island under weather warnings and watches with flooding, slips possible
1+ week, 2+ day ago (302+ words) The vast majority of the South Island, and part of the lower North Island, are under weather warnings and watches for heavy rain and strong winds. Flooding and slips were possible - and rivers and streams could rise rapidly. Met Service…...
Winston Peters wants prison terms for Immigration officials
1+ week, 4+ day ago (609+ words) Winston Peters says public servants who mislead ministers should be sacked and "put in prison". On Tuesday, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said officials "deliberately withheld" information from both her and her Labour predecessors about a failed technology upgrade and used…...
Live: White Ferns v West Indies - Women's T20 Cricket World Cup
2+ week, 1+ day ago (147+ words) Follow all the cricket action as the White Ferns take on the West Indies at Utilita Bowl in Southampton for their opening match of the T20 Women's World Cup. First ball is at 5. 30am NZT. Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and Izzy Sharp…...