Dodging the inflation nation: Life in coastal paradise for $5k a year
As the cost of living puts the squeeze on many families, the hunt to find alternative ways of living such as going off the grid is...
Minister responds to Tāhunanui community, defends Nelson transport plan
RICKY WILSON/STUFF Minister for transport Michael Wood said the Government was focused on providing more transport options, not on building new roads. Tāhunanui’s concerns will be...
As the climate warms, Wellington’s underwater forests are in trouble
Kate Green/Stuff As part of the Love Rimurimu project, different species of seaweed are being grown and tested in the Wellington University Coastal Ecology Lab with...
Southland Hospital is too small … and they knew it 20 years ago
Surgeons and MPs warned that Southland Hospital would be too small, but health officials went ahead and approved the plans anyway. Now, doctors are struggling to...
Anti-water reform campaigners call on ministers to rethink ‘attack on democracy’
Campaigners fighting the Government’s plans to reform the nation’s three waters infrastructure took their anger to the steps of Christchurch City Council on Friday as they...
Cost of Living: Where to save on pet costs (and where you shouldn’t)
New Zealand loves its animals. Recent research revealed almost 80% of cat and dog owners consider their pet a family member. But with rising living costs,...
National Party urges Government to push ahead with defence spending, as Pacific contest heats up
The National Party is urging the Government to push ahead with new defence purchases as the geopolitical contest in the Pacific heats up. The Government has...
Highlanders suffer huge blow with Aaron Smith set to miss Blues playoff
The Highlanders’ hopes of upsetting the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs on Saturday have taken an enormous hit, with captain Aaron Smith set to...
Rakiura pathway renamed to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Rachael Don/Stuff In honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign, a short walk on Stewart Island has been renamed The Platinum Path. A walk on Rakiura...
Consultant is scathing of the Gore council he hopes to join
Supplied Former planning consultant Keith Hovell is standing for a district-wide seat on the Gore District Council is this year’s local body elections. A former planning...