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Online shoppers voice fears over the rise of 'porch bandits'

Online shoppers voice fears over the rise of 'porch bandits'

Online shoppers are being warned to be vigilant with deliveries after reports of thefts of parcels from letterboxes by "porch bandits".

Queenstown to play big role in LOTR series: Insider

The insider was was certain that Queenstown would also play a big role in the production. Photo:...

Queenstown to play big role in LOTR series: Insider

Industry sources say New Zealand has been confirmed as the primary location for the $1.5 billion-production of The Lord of the Rings series, with Queenstown expected to play a 'big role'.

Paramedics, ambulance staff accept pay deal

Paramedics, ambulance staff accept pay deal

More than 1000 paramedics and ambulance staff will receive a pay increase and shift allowances after agreeing to a new collective agreement.

Scared to give birth in Southland

Midwives Sarah Stokes (left) and Nicky Pealing are concerned the new model does not provide...

Expectant mums scared to give birth in Southland

Some expectant Southland mothers are considering travelling hundreds of kilometres away to give birth because they've lost faith in the local maternity care services.

Construction industry deaths at a 10 year high

Eleven people have died while working in the construction sector so far this year. Photo: ODT file

Construction industry deaths at a 10 year high

Workplace construction deaths are at their highest level in a decade.

'Slow' roll-out of median barrier: 16km in one year

A median barrier in the middle of the Kāpiti Expressway which opened in February 2017. Photo: NZTA

'Slow' roll-out of median barrier: 16km in one year

Just 16km of median barrier was installed on roads last year, raising questions about the Government's ambitious plan to roll out 198km of life-saving median barrier by mid-2021.

Axe looms for plastic bags

Retailers caught flouting the ban of single use plastic bags, will be given the chance to mend their ways before being hit with a fine.

Cycleway blamed for halving dairy owner's trade

A Wellington dairy owner is blaming a new cycleway and road layout for halving his revenue and forcing him out of business.

Levies on single Kingston house could reach $44,000

Amy Baker said the several hundred property owners were currently responsible for their own...

Levies on single Kingston house could reach $44,000

Development levies on a single house built in Kingston, near Queenstown could go as high as $44,000.

Silver Ferns toppled by men again

Amria Folau looks for an opening in the second match between the Silver Ferns and a NZ Men's...

Silver Ferns toppled by men again

The Silver Ferns have wound up their preparations for the World Cup with a loss to the New Zealand men's team in the final of a four-team tournament in Auckland.

Property managers urged to dump landlords that don't insulate

WarmUp Solutions installer Muhammad Hassen (22) installs insulation at a Russell St property, in...

Property managers urged to dump landlords that don't insulate

Property managers are being encouraged to consider cutting ties with landlords who are failing to meet new insulation standards.

Woods coy on KiwiBuild target

Housing Minister Megan Woods. Photo: RNZ

Woods coy on KiwiBuild target

New Housing Minister Megan Woods has fronted to media for the first time in her new role, promising a different approach to KiwiBuild under her watch.

Secondary teachers accept govt pay offer

Teachers and supporters march in Wellington. Photo: RNZ

Secondary teachers accept govt pay offer

Secondary teachers have voted to accept the government's latest offer after a dispute over pay and conditions.

Electric buses added to Christchurch fleet

Electric buses added to Christchurch fleet

Christchurch is getting its first electric buses in a first step to becoming carbon neutral.

Road strategy assumes drivers make mistakes

The NZ Transport Agency is working to identify which roads should have lower speed limits.

Road strategy assumes drivers make mistakes

The Vision Zero road safety strategy which the government is set to introduce assumes that drivers make mistakes, a Swedish transport official says.

Donations to Christchurch Foundation nearly double

A poster hangs at a memorial site in front of Christchurch Botanic Gardens for victims of the...

Donations to Christchurch Foundation nearly double

The Christchurch Foundation fund for mosque attack victims has almost doubled to $10 million.

Plastic bag ban: 'People know we have to change'

Low inflation is affecting the value of purchases. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Plastic bag ban: 'People know we have to change'

Single use plastic bags didn't have much of a life span to begin with, but from Monday they won't have one at all.

Treasury boss apologises over Budget blunder

Outgoing Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf has apologised for not keeping Budget information secure.

Treasury boss 'clumsy', unreasonable

Budget breach: Treasury boss 'clumsy' and unreasonable

Outgoing Treasury secretary Gabriel Makhlouf was "clumsy", unreasonable and fell "well short" of expectations in his handling of the Budget data breach, a government report has found.

Hipkins disappointed as principals reject pay offer

Primary and intermediate school principals have turned down a good deal by rejecting the Government's pay offer, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says.

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