A Taranaki entrepreneur who grew up in the Pacific Islands has seen the damage done to coral reefs – and his new skincare range for the ourdoorsy aims to prevent more.

Officials are warning that work to restrengthen Wellington’s heritage-listed Town Hall could increase by about $9.7 million.

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National's transport spokesman says the Government should axe its 'vanity' bridge project and fix local roads instead.

The diamond, which doesn't yet have a name, measures 73mm by 52mm by 27mm.

The North Canterbury brewery and pub has been rebranded as Five Peaks Brew Co, hoping it will give the beleaguered business a fresh start.

"Full lesbian experience" in Christchurch was less than expected, he said.

Escalating geopolitical tensions, sophisticated transnational crime, illegal fishing, and rising seas, has the Government launching a new strategy.

Opposition shadow treasurer Andrew Bayly ended a short visit to Taranaki on Thursday after talking to range of businesses in New Plymouth.

Refunds are being offered for those with Stewart Island travel plans, however people do not appear to be in a hurry to leave after news of a weak-positive Covid test.

Wannabe scientists will be able to recreate some of Galileo Galleli’s revolutionary experiments at a hands-on exhibition launching in Christchurch this weekend.

In the coming months, over 2 million people will be able to roll up their sleeves to receive the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Here's how it will work.

The sharemarket weakened on the prospect of higher interest rates.

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Quarantine-free travel with New South Wales will continue for now, the Ministry of Health confirmed.

A person has been taken to Taranaki Base Hospital with serious injuries after a two car collision north of New Plymouth on Thursday night.

The result in the NBL clash between the Manawatū Jets and Otago Nuggets will stand, despite an error with the score.

Emergency services have rushed to incidents at Linton and near Ōhau.

From his hotel room overlooking the pitch, Black Caps star plots against India's bowlers with a little help from his friends.

Team NZ skipper speaks of syndicate's Kiwi pride as commercial circumstances dictate their future.