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President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US-China trade

Both countries are navigating shifting ground to avoid an all-out trade war that would disrupt the global economy while still jostling for a position of strength in negotiations.

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A police officer stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, on a road in Guadalajara

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Police hunt for Auckland man wanted over assault, firearm offences

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.

'Draconian' homeless move-on orders questioned

The Government says its move-on orders announced on Sunday are part of reclaiming main streets and town centres.

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The union says the fire highlights long‑standing failures inside FENZ, while the organisation insists the delay was caused by strike action removing nearby crews from the network.

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Both sides have blamed different failures for the 30‑minute response to last week’s fire, as further one‑hour strikes roll out this week.

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President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US-China trade

Both countries are navigating shifting ground to avoid an all-out trade war that would disrupt the global economy while still jostling for a position of strength in negotiations.

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A police officer stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, on a road in Guadalajara

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Mexican army kills leader of powerful cartel, official says

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Police hunt for Auckland man wanted over assault, firearm offences

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.

'Draconian' homeless move-on orders questioned

The Government says its move-on orders announced on Sunday are part of reclaiming main streets and town centres.

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Armed man shot dead after entering secure area of Trump's Florida resort

The man, who was in his early 20s and from North Carolina, had a gas can and a shotgun, according to authorities.

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Pedestrians walk past a billboard depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier with damaged fighter jets on its deck

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New Zealand takes home BAFTA awards for VFX, costume design

Wētā FX won for Avatar: Fire and Ash, while Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley took home the award for Frankenstein.

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This is an aerial view of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate

Armed man shot dead after entering secure area of Trump's Florida resort

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Student loan.

Being a student is pricier than ever - does it pay off?

An economist says people were being asked to take on significant debt and live in weekly deficit with the increasing uncertain hope that their income would pay off on the other side.

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President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US-China trade

Both countries are navigating shifting ground to avoid an all-out trade war that would disrupt the global economy while still jostling for a position of strength in negotiations.

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A police officer stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, on a road in Guadalajara

Crime and Justice

Mexican army kills leader of powerful cartel, official says

The killing of the powerful drug lord followed several hours of roadblocks with burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states.

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John Joseph Paparoa

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Police hunt for Auckland man wanted over assault, firearm offences

Police were seeking the public's assistance to locate John Joseph Paparoa.

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.

'Draconian' homeless move-on orders questioned

The Government says its move-on orders announced on Sunday are part of reclaiming main streets and town centres.

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Social media apps.

Social media can be addictive for adults, but there are ways to cut back

Experts say resisting the pull of the endless scroll and the dopamine hits from short-form videos can seem like an unfair fight, even for adults.

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President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea.

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US-China trade

Both countries are navigating shifting ground to avoid an all-out trade war that would disrupt the global economy while still jostling for a position of strength in negotiations.

8:31am

1:29

A police officer stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, on a road in Guadalajara

Crime and Justice

Mexican army kills leader of powerful cartel, official says

The killing of the powerful drug lord followed several hours of roadblocks with burning vehicles in Jalisco and other states.

8:42am

1:29

John Joseph Paparoa

Crime and Justice

Police hunt for Auckland man wanted over assault, firearm offences

Police were seeking the public's assistance to locate John Joseph Paparoa.

8:51am

1:29

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.

'Draconian' homeless move-on orders questioned

The Government says its move-on orders announced on Sunday are part of reclaiming main streets and town centres.

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A growing number of tour groups on buses and shuttles are driving by Dunedin's Castle Street – with domestic and international sightseers wanting to head to the student quarter.

Dunedin's 'notorious' Castle St becomes attraction for international tourists

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Kenneth Roth is the former executive director of Human Rights Watch and spent decades investigating and exposing human rights violations.

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A growing number of tour groups on buses and shuttles are driving by Dunedin's Castle Street – with domestic and international sightseers wanting to head to the student quarter.

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A growing number of tour groups on buses and shuttles are driving by Dunedin's Castle Street – with domestic and international sightseers wanting to head to the student quarter.

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Marc Kennedy, right, and Brad Jacobs celebrate Canada's curling gold medal victory at the Winter Olympics.

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Crusaders replacement Leicester Fainga'anuku charges for the line during his team's defeat to the Brumbies.

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She probably cared the least of all the women in figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics about winning the gold medal. Maybe that is why she won it.

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NZ warns of 'considerable uncertainty' after US tariff ruling

Trade Minister Todd McClay says any reduction is positive, but shifting US policy means uncertainty was far from over.

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Your KiwiSaver fund is quietly supporting a range of businesses.

Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay rises

Kelly Eckhold, chief economist at Westpac, said it was likely that all else being equal, pay rises this year would be lower.

Ministerial Advisory Group chairperson Sunny Kaushal.

Kaushal defends near $1m contractor bill as retail crime group winds down

Labour is questioning the value of the spending, while Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the contractors helped accelerate policy work before the group’s early closure.

Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

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The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

Incoming Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman.

Reserve Bank governor warns businesses against passing on higher costs

Anna Breman said inflation expectations have been rising among economic forecasters and businesses - something she is not happy about.

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Incoming Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman.

Reserve Bank governor warns businesses against passing on higher costs

Anna Breman said inflation expectations have been rising among economic forecasters and businesses - something she is not happy about.

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Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News)

NZ warns of 'considerable uncertainty' after US tariff ruling

Trade Minister Todd McClay says any reduction is positive, but shifting US policy means uncertainty was far from over.

2:31

Your KiwiSaver fund is quietly supporting a range of businesses.

Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay rises

Kelly Eckhold, chief economist at Westpac, said it was likely that all else being equal, pay rises this year would be lower.

Incoming Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman.

Reserve Bank governor warns businesses against passing on higher costs

Anna Breman said inflation expectations have been rising among economic forecasters and businesses - something she is not happy about.

Ministerial Advisory Group chairperson Sunny Kaushal.

Kaushal defends near $1m contractor bill as retail crime group winds down

Labour is questioning the value of the spending, while Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the contractors helped accelerate policy work before the group’s early closure.

Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

Paywave surcharge ban promises by Govt 'going nowhere'

The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

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Incoming Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman.

Reserve Bank governor warns businesses against passing on higher costs

Anna Breman said inflation expectations have been rising among economic forecasters and businesses - something she is not happy about.

Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News)

NZ warns of 'considerable uncertainty' after US tariff ruling

Trade Minister Todd McClay says any reduction is positive, but shifting US policy means uncertainty was far from over.

2:31

Your KiwiSaver fund is quietly supporting a range of businesses.

Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay rises

Kelly Eckhold, chief economist at Westpac, said it was likely that all else being equal, pay rises this year would be lower.

Ministerial Advisory Group chairperson Sunny Kaushal.

Kaushal defends near $1m contractor bill as retail crime group winds down

Labour is questioning the value of the spending, while Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the contractors helped accelerate policy work before the group’s early closure.

Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

Paywave surcharge ban promises by Govt 'going nowhere'

The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

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NZ warns of 'considerable uncertainty' after US tariff ruling

Trade Minister Todd McClay says any reduction is positive, but shifting US policy means uncertainty was far from over.

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Police Minister Mark Mitchell.

Minister’s electorate office blocked emails from McSkimming complainant

Recently released documents show Mark Mitchell’s electorate staff stopped messages from Ms Z after forwarding her complaints to his ministerial office. The Minister says his team followed proper protocol.

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Metlink fares to rise by 3.1%, off-peak discount drops again

The changes will start only after contactless payments using debit and credit cards are activated on the Snapper system.

NZ First's Winston Peters fiercely defended a bill to make English an official language.

Bill to make English an official language of NZ debated in Parliament

The bill is being fiercely defended by NZ First's Winston Peters in the face of ridicule from the Opposition.

Geoff Cooper speaks to interviewer Jack Tame on February 25, 2024.

'You be the judge': Infra boss' critique of mega roading project costs

"Small is beautiful," says Geoff Cooper, the boss of the Infrastructure Commission.

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NZ warns of 'considerable uncertainty' after US tariff ruling

Trade Minister Todd McClay says any reduction is positive, but shifting US policy means uncertainty was far from over.

2:31

Police Minister Mark Mitchell.

Minister’s electorate office blocked emails from McSkimming complainant

Recently released documents show Mark Mitchell’s electorate staff stopped messages from Ms Z after forwarding her complaints to his ministerial office. The Minister says his team followed proper protocol.

Snapper card (file image).

Metlink fares to rise by 3.1%, off-peak discount drops again

The changes will start only after contactless payments using debit and credit cards are activated on the Snapper system.

NZ First's Winston Peters fiercely defended a bill to make English an official language.

Bill to make English an official language of NZ debated in Parliament

The bill is being fiercely defended by NZ First's Winston Peters in the face of ridicule from the Opposition.

Geoff Cooper speaks to interviewer Jack Tame on February 25, 2024.

'You be the judge': Infra boss' critique of mega roading project costs

"Small is beautiful," says Geoff Cooper, the boss of the Infrastructure Commission.

16:27

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Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News)

NZ warns of 'considerable uncertainty' after US tariff ruling

Trade Minister Todd McClay says any reduction is positive, but shifting US policy means uncertainty was far from over.

2:31

Police Minister Mark Mitchell.

Minister’s electorate office blocked emails from McSkimming complainant

Recently released documents show Mark Mitchell’s electorate staff stopped messages from Ms Z after forwarding her complaints to his ministerial office. The Minister says his team followed proper protocol.

Geoff Cooper speaks to interviewer Jack Tame on February 25, 2024.

'You be the judge': Infra boss' critique of mega roading project costs

"Small is beautiful," says Geoff Cooper, the boss of the Infrastructure Commission.

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Snapper card (file image).

Metlink fares to rise by 3.1%, off-peak discount drops again

The changes will start only after contactless payments using debit and credit cards are activated on the Snapper system.

NZ First's Winston Peters fiercely defended a bill to make English an official language.

Bill to make English an official language of NZ debated in Parliament

The bill is being fiercely defended by NZ First's Winston Peters in the face of ridicule from the Opposition.

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Geoff Cooper speaks to interviewer Jack Tame on February 25, 2024.

'You be the judge': Infra boss' critique of mega roading project costs

"Small is beautiful," says Geoff Cooper, the boss of the Infrastructure Commission.

16:27

Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News)

NZ warns of 'considerable uncertainty' after US tariff ruling

Trade Minister Todd McClay says any reduction is positive, but shifting US policy means uncertainty was far from over.

2:31

Police Minister Mark Mitchell.

Minister’s electorate office blocked emails from McSkimming complainant

Recently released documents show Mark Mitchell’s electorate staff stopped messages from Ms Z after forwarding her complaints to his ministerial office. The Minister says his team followed proper protocol.

Snapper card (file image).

Metlink fares to rise by 3.1%, off-peak discount drops again

The changes will start only after contactless payments using debit and credit cards are activated on the Snapper system.

NZ First's Winston Peters fiercely defended a bill to make English an official language.

Bill to make English an official language of NZ debated in Parliament

The bill is being fiercely defended by NZ First's Winston Peters in the face of ridicule from the Opposition.

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Te Ao Māori

NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was "pure racism". Photo: RNZ

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT's David Seymour – his own Cabinet colleague – says Peters is simply seeking attention.

Dr Hinemoa Elder. (Source: Penguin Random House)

Dr Hinemoa Elder says more mental health care is needed in NZ

The psychiatrist says there’s never been more need for mental health resources to help navigate "extremely trying times".

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Justice Amokura Kawharu was sworn in today.

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa named regional Tākitimu kapa haka champs

Tākitimu representative groups are the first four qualifying kapa haka of Te Matatini 2027.

Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

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Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

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NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was "pure racism". Photo: RNZ

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT's David Seymour – his own Cabinet colleague – says Peters is simply seeking attention.

Dr Hinemoa Elder. (Source: Penguin Random House)

Dr Hinemoa Elder says more mental health care is needed in NZ

The psychiatrist says there’s never been more need for mental health resources to help navigate "extremely trying times".

Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Justice Amokura Kawharu was sworn in today.

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa named regional Tākitimu kapa haka champs

Tākitimu representative groups are the first four qualifying kapa haka of Te Matatini 2027.

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Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was "pure racism". Photo: RNZ

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT's David Seymour – his own Cabinet colleague – says Peters is simply seeking attention.

Dr Hinemoa Elder. (Source: Penguin Random House)

Dr Hinemoa Elder says more mental health care is needed in NZ

The psychiatrist says there’s never been more need for mental health resources to help navigate "extremely trying times".

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Justice Amokura Kawharu was sworn in today.

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa named regional Tākitimu kapa haka champs

Tākitimu representative groups are the first four qualifying kapa haka of Te Matatini 2027.

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With 70% of schools pledging to honour Te Tiriti, this Auckland kura explains why it won’t back down.

Halls of residence have been a part of the university landscape in New Zealand for a hundred years.

Uni halls were a rite of passage, now they’re a financial headache

From left: Jacki Morris’ son Michael, Jacki, son Matthew and husband Grant.

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Former Shortland Street actor Benjamin Mitchell and his wife Kate say they have been "overwhelmed" by the support they have received.

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Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.

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Former Shortland Street actor Benjamin Mitchell and his wife Kate say they have been "overwhelmed" by the support they have received.

Eric Dane.

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Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.

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Former Shortland Street actor Benjamin Mitchell and his wife Kate say they have been "overwhelmed" by the support they have received.

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A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

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Tempers flare as officials front for packed Moa Point public meeting

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More severe-weather states of emergency have been declared already this year than in all of 2025, as deadly storms, record rainfall and repeated flooding batter parts of the North Island.

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Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.

People gathering sea life at Army Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula last year.

Two-year ban imposed on rockpool harvesting north of Auckland

The temporary closure — requested by Ngāti Manuhiri and backed by a rāhui — will prohibit taking most marine life from east coast rockpools from next month.

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A film of spray has coated homes around the south coast, being described as an "absolute s*** show" by one resident.

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Faecal spray on a home on the Esplanade in Wellington.

Wellington residents clean poo spray off houses after severe weather

A film of spray has coated homes around the south coast, being described as an "absolute s*** show" by one resident.

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A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

More than 300 people attended a public meeting about the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant disaster.

Tempers flare as officials front for packed Moa Point public meeting

Officials fronted the crowd of more than 300, but many left disappointed by a lack of clear answers.

Faecal spray on a home on the Esplanade in Wellington.

Wellington residents clean poo spray off houses after severe weather

A film of spray has coated homes around the south coast, being described as an "absolute s*** show" by one resident.

More severe-weather states of emergency have been declared already this year than in all of 2025, as deadly storms, record rainfall and repeated flooding batter parts of the North Island.

Severe weather States of Emergency in 2026 already match last year

Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.

People gathering sea life at Army Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula last year.

Two-year ban imposed on rockpool harvesting north of Auckland

The temporary closure — requested by Ngāti Manuhiri and backed by a rāhui — will prohibit taking most marine life from east coast rockpools from next month.

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Faecal spray on a home on the Esplanade in Wellington.

Wellington residents clean poo spray off houses after severe weather

A film of spray has coated homes around the south coast, being described as an "absolute s*** show" by one resident.

A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

More than 300 people attended a public meeting about the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant disaster.

Tempers flare as officials front for packed Moa Point public meeting

Officials fronted the crowd of more than 300, but many left disappointed by a lack of clear answers.

More severe-weather states of emergency have been declared already this year than in all of 2025, as deadly storms, record rainfall and repeated flooding batter parts of the North Island.

Severe weather States of Emergency in 2026 already match last year

Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.

People gathering sea life at Army Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula last year.

Two-year ban imposed on rockpool harvesting north of Auckland

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