Unambitious And Undermined: Why NZ’s Latest Climate Pledge Lacks The Crucial ‘Good ...
Technically, the new NDC represents a progression, albeit the smallest possible one. It was criticised as underwhelming and unambitious to combat climate change, raising the question whether the ...
Regional Deal Could Potentially 'Double Northland's Economic Production'
John Vujcich, Northland's joint regional economic development committee chair, said four development opportunities had been ...
'Are We Being Tough Enough?': Wineries Fall Short On Wastewater Compliance
A dozen wineries failed to meet wastewater compliance rules during harvest 2024, with high staff turnover partly to blame, a new report shows. It's led a councillor to question whether council staff ...
Coast Council Appointment 'Undemocratic', Says Reefton Candidate
Reefton man and council hopeful Dave Hawes says local democracy has been the loser with the appointment of a Westport man to ...
Health Conference Aimed At ‘Lighting A Fire’ For Public Services
Mayor Victor Luca says the downgrade of specialist services at Whakatāne Hospital's gynaecology and obstetrics department is ...
'Horrendous': Mystery Bad Smell Wafts Through Ōpōtiki
A smell described as like rotting fish or a dead animal has been haunting Ōpōtiki over the past two months and Bay of Plenty Regional Council is investigating. The regional council says it has ...
Should Schools Have The Day After Waitangi Day Off?
Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four-day weekend, choosing not come back to class on Friday after the Waitangi Day holiday. That is despite Associate Education Minister ...
Next Group Of Public Submissions On Treaty Principles Bill Announced
The Justice Committee has named 367 people to present oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, with a further 112 spots reserved for randomly selected submitters. In a statement on Friday, the ...
Stalking Law: Victim Warns New Bill Could Protect Stalkers, Harm Victims
That is what stalking victims and violence prevention experts have to say about the government's new proposed stalking ...
Mark Brown On China Deal: 'No Need For New Zealand To Sit In The Room With Us'
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which is expected to be penned in Beijing next week. Brown told RNZ Pacific the ...
Waitangi Reflections: What Are The Hopes For Future Of Aotearoa?
As the sun rose over Te Whare Rūnanga, the air filled with waiata, kōrero, and the sound of paddles cutting through the moana - thousands gathered at Waitangi , each carrying their own hopes and ...
Super Bowl LIX: What You Need To Know
The Chiefs have already established the greatest dynasty in American Football, appearing in four of the last five Super Bowls and winning three. They come in with a 15-2 season record, securing top ...