Nine children sent to Wellington Hospital after head gasket blew on school bus
Smoke and fumes from a breakdown forced the evacuation of 44 passengers, with nine Wainuiomata Primary School students taken to hospital.
Canterbury's regional council lays out priorities for next Government
Flood protection funding, transport investment and biosecurity are among Canterbury council's demands as it seeks certainty from the next Government.
Public meeting packed over fight to keep Kāpiti airport open
More than 400 people turned out in Paraparaumu as local leaders warned closing Kāpiti Coast Airport would hit civil defence, jobs and flight training.
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Tauihi Basketball League still investigating court surface that forced game postponement
Lower rates and better services 'a bit unrealistic', economist says
New Wellington walking tracks open by Christmas
Council urges more detail on Taranaki Maunga plan
Manawatū-Whanganui regional council to make 'trade-offs' ahead of rates caps
Livingstone names Ash Burkhart as Chief Executive Officer
The internal promotion keeps the family-owned builder on track as it nears eight decades in business and expands across the North Island.
Watson named first head of New Zealand firearms regulator
Licenced firearms owners will deal with a regulator independent of police and ministers when the new agency opens in 2026.
Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project
The scheme could ease daily gridlock in Queenstown as the project enters detailed design and consenting ahead of a planned 2029/30 opening.
Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive
A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects' institute and its members.
WorkSafe gets its third CEO in a year
The regulator’s leadership churn eases after Sharon Thompson, bringing FMA and Inland Revenue experience, is named Chief Executive.