WorkSafe is pulling out of funding safety programmes to the tune of up to $15 million a year, skittling a "really valuable" one in the high-risk forestry industry. ACC,... Read More

If they couldn't see him, they could hear him. Because Stu Willoughby would regularly pull his L.G.Lawrie's from the closet and belt out ‘Amazing Grace'... Read More

A small team is on site completing the finishing touches along Cameron Road. "Rain in the past week caused delays to some of our planned works, which we expect... Read More

Fire and Emergency is warning a rise in what people pay it through their insurance premiums will not be enough. The levy on vehicle, house and other property... Read More

There is little evidence that requiring schools to teach maths, reading and writing for an hour a day will improve children's achievement, a briefing paper... Read More

Whether you suffer hearing loss yourself, or have a family member, friend or colleague who does - you're welcome at two monthly support group coffee mornings,... Read More

A lucky Powerball player from Otago will be starting the month on a high after winning $12.3 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Renowned left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has become the second most successful first-class wicket-taker in the Central Stags' 74-year team history, as Central turns... Read More

MetService is forecasting an intense front sweeping northeast over the South Island and onto the lower North Island on Monday. At the same time a slow moving... Read More

A magnitude 5 earthquake was felt in the North Island early this morning, but at a depth of 159 kilometres it was classed as a weak one. It was centred 30... Read More

The opening of the new Pāpāmoa Food Hub this week in Pāpāmoa East is good news for people suffering from rising living costs and soaring mortgage rates. 'There... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Zany Zeus Limited in its recall of a specific batch of its Halloumi cheese due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus. Zany... Read More