Botanists honoured in Manapouri
Botanists honoured in Manapouri
A plaque was a due to be unveiled in Fiordland yesterday to commemorate the work of a Polish father and son who first recorded a number of plants and bird species in New Zealand.
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Taylor eyeing runs at venue he favours
Taylor eyeing runs at venue he favours
A year on from an eye operation, senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor can see the ball better and jokes his runs before that might have been a bit of a fluke.
You booze, you lose at work Xmas parties
You booze, you lose at work Xmas parties
A University of Otago study showed that although most people experienced no significant problems from alcohol availability at work events, there were still some common pitfalls.
NZ's most expensive weather events of 2017
NZ's most expensive weather events of 2017
Insurance companies have faced record payouts for weather-related damage across New Zealand in 2017 - and they say the situation will only get worse with climate change.
Hunters threaten 'war' over 1080 use
Hunters threaten 'war' over 1080 use
An anti-1080 group is threatening to bring down Doc helicopters if it drops the controversial pesticide in Egmont National Park.
Manus refugees prefer NZ to resettlement in US
Manus refugees prefer NZ to resettlement in US
Refugees on Manus Island who are waiting to be sent to the United States under a transfer deal have apparently expressed a desire to move to New Zealand instead.
Ardern, Jones congruent on work scheme
Ardern, Jones congruent on work scheme
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she and Shane Jones are ‘‘essentially talking about the same thing’’ when it comes to his work-for-the-dole scheme.
Concerns over pill shortage
Concerns over pill shortage
There are concerns about a lack of contraceptive options over the silly season as pharmacies across the country report a shortage of an oral contraceptive brand.
English pushes to see 33 pages on coalition
English pushes to see 33 pages on coalition
The existence of a "secret'' coalition document has again dominated debate in Parliament with National saying it shows the extent of NZ First's influence in the Government.
More missiles will mean conflict: Peters
More missiles will mean conflict: Peters
If North Korea continues to launch missiles "there will be a conflict'', Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
Pauline Hanson takes swipe at Ardern
Pauline Hanson takes swipe at Ardern
Australian senator Pauline Hanson has taken a swipe at New Zealand's offer to accept asylum seekers from Manus Island, saying it will open a backdoor entry for people smugglers.
Kiwi Scrabbles to win
Kiwi Scrabbles to win
A New Zealander has spelt her way to success, winning the World Seniors Scrabble Championships.
Botulism trio responding to anti-toxin
Botulism trio responding to anti-toxin
Doctors believe the three people left gravely ill after eating wild boar are suffering from botulism.
Thousands of commuters hit by rail strike
Thousands of commuters hit by rail strike
About 30,000 people who travel each day on Wellington trains will have to look for alternative transport today after more than 400 rail workers go on strike.
Dunne ‘sad’ over demise
Dunne ‘sad’ over demise
United Future’s former long-time leader Peter Dunne says the end of the party is ‘‘sad, but understandable’’.
PM's surprise gift from Vietnam
PM's surprise gift from Vietnam
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been surprised by a portrait of herself as a gift from her Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Parental leave Bill passes first reading
Parental leave Bill passes first reading
A Bill that increases paid parental leave to 22 weeks from July next year and to 26 weeks from July 2020 has passed its first reading in Parliament.
Mills slapped with ban after positive drug test
Mills slapped with ban after positive drug test
The Wellington Saints basketball side will be without Jordan Mills for next season's title defence after he tested positive for a banned substance.
Vukona's milestone extra motivation for Breakers
Vukona's milestone extra motivation for Breakers
Both teams will have Mika Vukona on their mind when the NBL-leading New Zealand Breakers and Perth Wildcats complete their double-header tomorrow.
Devine's intervention key
Devine's intervention key
Sophie Devine was brutal once again for the White Ferns as they took command of their Twenty20 series against Pakistan in Sharjah, winning game two by 39 runs.