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Govt 'dreaming' over massive pine-planting plan

Govt 'dreaming' over massive pine-planting plan

The government claims to be on track for net zero emissions by 2050 but official figures show 280,000ha of public land would need to planted with pines to do it.

Tradie suspended for dodgy bedroom gas cooker

Plumber and gasfitter Mathew Watkins has had his licence suspended after he installed a flueless...

Tradie suspended for dodgy bedroom gas cooker

A tradesman disciplined after he was burned in a fire while altering a gas pipe has fallen foul of regulations again, this time for installing a gas cooker in a bedroom that could have poisoned the...

Waikato's 'sweetheart deal' needs competitive tender - Dunedin MP

National campaigned on building a third medical school at Waikato University. Photo: Supplied /...

Waikato's 'sweetheart deal' needs competitive tender - Dunedin MP

The Greens are urging the government to go back and carry out a competitive tender process as Cabinet considers whether to push ahead with a new Waikato medical school.

NZDF drops entry requirements in bid to boost numbers

A mortar detachment puts theory into practice at the Nausori Highlands Training Area during...

NZDF drops entry requirements in bid to boost numbers

The New Zealand Defence Force has made it easier for people to apply for a job in a bid to get more boots on the ground.

Cancer patient beaten with patu by stranger dies

The aged care sector is short 1200 nurses. Photo: NZ Herald

Cancer patient beaten with patu by stranger dies

A man battling terminal cancer was beaten with a patu outside his Te Aroha home six months before he died.

Granny flat policy welcomed

Granny flat policy welcomed

A group representing property investors hopes the government's new granny flat policy will provide a much needed-boost to NZ's housing supply.

NZ First MP's wife 'assaulted' at airport

Dot Jones - wife of NZ First MP Shane Jones - has been assaulted at Auckland Airport.

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Ngāi Tahu water rights under scrutiny

Christchurch Court House. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Ngāi Tahu water rights under scrutiny

Long-standing Ngāi Tahu rights that could lead to joint management of South Island waterways are being deliberated by a High Court judge.

Christchurch hospital technology a world first

CHL's service manager for Specialist Labs, Dylan Davies, said the new mass spectrometer is faster...

Christchurch hospital technology a world first

A world-first mass spectrometer will improve testing services for people throughout Aotearoa.

Couple out of pocket as builder three years over schedule

"There was a pattern ... of disingenuous conduct in relation to financial matters," the Building...

Couple out of pocket as builder three years over schedule

A builder who ran three years behind schedule while building a couple's home charged them an additional $72,000 for "labour and materials", and then left contractors to complete the job.

Person dies in Ashburton house fire

A person has died following a house fire in Ashburton.

Second person dies after crash down bank

A second person has died after a vehicle crashed down a bank in Christchurch earlier this week.

Time for daylight saving

It's an extra hour's sleep on Sunday, as daylight saving finishes and 3am becomes 2am.

Ute found after crash detection device alerted

Apple has signalled plans to differentiate itself from rivals Microsoft and Google by placing...

Ute found after crash detection device alerted

Fire and Emergency staff were called to a crash near Timaru after being notified by an automatic crash detection device.

Arrests after Levin store workers threatened with firearm

Arrests after Levin store workers threatened with firearm

Four people have been arrested and charged in relation to an aggravated robbery on the main street of Levin last week.

Fatal capsizing highlights failings of outdated 111 system

Two hours into an i-Catcher excursion in September 2022 the boat capsized off Good Bay, killing...

Fatal capsizing highlights failings of outdated 111 system

A boat capsize that claimed five lives off Kaikōura has shown up failings in the outdated 111 emergency call system yet again.

Minister's sister advised against baby formula rules

Andrew Hoggard, an ACT MP, dairy farmer and former president of Federated Farmers, said he was...

Minister's sister advised against baby formula rules

Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is facing criticism over potential conflicts of interest, after it emerged his sister advised his office against introducing tougher regulation of baby formula.

Driver dies after being hit by train

Driver dies after being hit by train

A person has died following a crash between a train and vehicle in Auckland's Penrose.

Crew on Manawanui under-trained, boat not up to task

The crew - and the Commanding Officer - of the Navy ship Manawanui were under trained and the boat was not up to the task it was doing when it grounded on a Samoan reef.

Power cuts and floods as heavy rain hits

Flooding at Omaunu Road, Kāeo, Northland. Photo: Peter de Graaf

Power cuts and floods as heavy rain hits

Heavy rain has been hitting Auckland and Northland causing chaos for commuters.

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