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New study shows 20 companies produce more than half of the world's single-use plastic, and just how much NZ is contributing to the problem.

Brodie Collins-Haskins, 27, was arrested in rural North Canterbury after being wanted for alleged drug-dealing, firearms and money-laundering offences.

The Invercargill deputy mayor says Sir Tim Shadbolt needs to respond to questions about his driving status.

Taiwan has been praised for its Covid-19 response, but the country is battling a new outbreak, with clusters linked to an international airport and teahouses.

It took 12 years to complete, with stone quarried on site, but this house overlooking Lyttelton Harbour has won a key NZIA architecture award.

Shark House by First Light Studio is one of 31 projects to receive NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards.

The century-old tree is no longer in schedule to be cut down following a legal battle between the Tree Council and Auckland Council.

Porsha Williams and her sister, Lauren Williams, have an incredibly close bond that seems to have only strengthened as they’ve become mothers to their adorable daughters, Pilar Jhena and Baleigh, respectively. Lauren shared some insight into The Re...

Councillors have voted to introduce water meters across 26,000 residential homes, with installation beginning in July.

Immigration officials confirm there's no paper trail pointing to concerns about Beijing police involvement local visa office

Zhang Wang's housing trust landford is sorry it allowed her 10-year labour of love to be ripped up without warning, and is promising to make the situation right.

Chilly school swimming lessons at Kaponga and a new bush-clad walkway that could become Waverley’s version of Pukekura Park are among topics aired by long term plan submitters in South Taranaki.

The only council in Taranaki to not establish Māori representation has called an emergency meeting on the matter on the decision D-Day.

Bravo fans, rejoice, because BravoCon is back(!!!). No, you're not hallucinating reading that news; it's true! It was confirmed on Monday (May 17) that BravoCon 2021 will be taking place in New York City this October. So, mark your calendars because ...

Appen has been hit by claims of racism in its recruitment processes after it asked job candidates to take a “paper bag test” about their skin colour.

OPINION: My mother, a survivor of Auschwitz, always thought Israel’s position on Palestine was a greater threat to the peace and security of Israelis than the Palestinians ever could be. I agree.

The Bulldogs captain's brother, Jamil Hopoate, an ex-Broncos player, has been charged for his alleged involvement in large-scale cocaine supply worth more than $150 million.

“He was an incredibly unique and loving boy. We're blessed to have him in our lives for 11 years, and we’re all going to miss him.”

Lala Kent and Scheana Shay have certainly experienced their fair share of ups and downs throughout their friendship, but the Vanderpump Rules cast members were all smiles when they were recently seen hanging out with one another.