PLEASE NOTE: Council services are unavailable at Picton Library and Service Centre from noon Wednesday 24 December until 8.30am Monday 5 January. The Blenheim and Picton bus services do not operate on ...

Two men have been arrested over a shooting in Gore this week. The pair – aged 36 and 54 – were arrested in Invercargill on Thursday afternoon (18 December). Both men are facing a range of charges and ...

Parents will know more about what their children are learning at school and will have the tools to help them learn at home through new updates to the Parent Portal, Education Minister Erica Stanford ...

Auckland Harbourmaster Andrew Hayton would like to remind all water users to be mindful of each other, and to follow the rules that are there for your safety. “Every death or injury off our beaches is ...

At its meeting in Alexandra on 12 December, the Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal Negotiation Committee reviewed progress and confirmed the next steps in developing the deal. The Committee also ...

To accommodate the venue upgrade in Wellington, Leftfield now play Shed 6 on Monday 2 March and a new Auckland show on Wednesday 4 March. The original Auckland date on Sunday 1 March is completely ...

Successful Tier 2 capital raise: In December 2025, Kiwibank issued NZ$400 million of unsecured subordinated notes (Tier 2 ...

Marine scientists have warned that kōura on Northland’s east coast are heavily overfished, and ecologically degraded. Even under full fishing closures recovery could take decades, depending on larval ...

Top tips for choosing and fitting the right lifejacket or PFD include checking the weight rating and ensure it’s suitable for you; checking the fit by lifting your arms above your head and gently lift ...

Male mental health has emerged as a particular focus area, with research showing men are less likely to seek psychological support despite facing significant mental health challenges. Services such as ...