New ZealandTe Mata Peak at centre of long‑tailed bat surveyLocals within 25km can host detectors to capture rare-bat activity.30 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldParis deputy mayor defends rats as waste‑eating allies, not urban pestsRats consume around 100 tonnes of waste daily, helping keep Paris sewers clear.29 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat we know about the suspect in the Michigan church shootingPolice say Thomas Jacob Sanford served in the Marines and fought in Iraq.29 Sep 07:17 AM
New ZealandHow Wellington households must use sprinklers under new water rulesRunning a garden hose for 12 minutes uses up one person's total daily average.28 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Shakaina Fraser revelling in ‘dark horse’ tagGetting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creekCouncil staff say the cruel behaviour has resurfaced after earlier attempts to stop it.25 Sep 05:48 AM
New Zealand'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for roleShe was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.25 Sep 04:49 AM
New Zealand538 votes to 2: The little South Island town fighting against a drive-through liquor storeLake Hāwea, home to about 2300 people, currently has no dedicated liquor store.24 Sep 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInuit hamlet grows fresh produce in Arctic greenhouse experimentNew York Times: Fresh fruit and vegetables are now being grown year-round in Gjoa Haven.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Incredibly sad': Community comes to grips after unidentified man with unusual birthmark found deadThe man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s with a birthmark on his forearm.22 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandCommunity garden grows kai and connection“Gardens grow vegetables, orchards grow fruit, but community gardens grow people.”19 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
New ZealandDivers find ute that took a dip in Napier’s inner harbourThe Hilux floated for roughly 70m before sinking to the depths below off Meeanee Quay.18 Sep 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Struggling': The small town where rates debt doubled in just one yearIndebted homeowners owed an average of $1244 to the council.16 Sep 10:53 PM
WorldTrump sends Guard to Memphis as unusual policing role expandsIn Washington, 2300 Guard members have carried out patrols and clean-ups.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldInside Spain’s rural revival: Foreign buyers, eco‑villages and new jobsSpain’s rural population fell 4.4% from 2014 to 2023 despite national growth.15 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldGreen bus shelters: How living roofs cool cities and support pollinatorsBoston says greening all 8000 shelters would add 7ha of green space.15 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Napier’s first citizens’ assembly: 40 locals shaping city's aquatic future'It won’t probably solve all the issues, but already we’ve got quite a lot of ideas.'15 Sep 03:46 AM
TravelOne way to truly immerse yourself when visiting NepalTired of being a tourist? It may be time to try this travel approach. 12 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council - will the cyclone define this year’s election?Hawke’s Bay Today asked all HBRC candidates how they thought council handled the cyclone.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'What community care looks like': Offroading club helps remove close to 400 tyres from riverbankThe 4X4 club, whose oldest member is 24, plans to make it a monthly event. 11 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: Geoff Hipango’s vision for community prosperity'I absolutely love this place, and I want to see it thrive.'11 Sep 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' womanMartje 'Marcia' Eastment died after a two-vehicle crash in Matamata on August 16.10 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandTeen steps up: Gisborne fire brigade’s young volunteer answers the callGisborne relies on volunteers, with the nearest career stations hours away.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not about taking the freedom': Council adopts new camping bylawTararua freedom campers and council now have bylaw in place to better manage camping. 10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhich generation wastes the most food?Overall, New Zealanders are wasting less of their food than they were two years ago.10 Sep 02:05 AM
WorldTwo boys killed in machete ambush after basketball gamePolice say the boys were targeted but were not members of any youth gang.09 Sep 08:04 PM
WorldDC shop owner says Trump team misrepresented her after store lootingTumika Alston says she felt used after her story appeared in a White House video.08 Sep 11:47 PM
WorldSydney shark attack: NSW halts net trial after surfer’s deathMercury Psillakis, 57, warned fellow surfers before the fatal shark attack.08 Sep 06:32 AM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay’s contentious dam plan hangs over local elections raceTwo key figures in dam debate back for another local politics run - one for, one against.05 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa highway to close for bridge upgrade at Waikare GorgeThe new Acrow bridge is 1m wider, stronger, and quieter than the old bridge.05 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandPools to be removed at closed Frimley Pool complex but other facilities to stayFrimley Pool - a once popular escape from the summer heat - will soon be decommissioned.04 Sep 09:35 PM
New ZealandBalloons over Waikato: Nightglow returns to university venueThe event will remain free and ticketed, boosting capacity for more people.04 Sep 07:00 AM
