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Bee-killing predator hornets likely breeding in NZ, expert says
Experts say the species preys on honeybees and could severely impact the honey industry if a population takes hold. Audio
Boom in DIY building expected as rules eased
Builders are anticipating an uplift in DIY with new rules around the construction garden shed, sleepout and garage coming into effect.
'Could not have come at a worse time': Hornet discovery alarms industry
A queen yellow-legged hornet has those in the New Zealand honey industry concerned. Audio
'I live with it everyday': Officer emotional recalling Whakaari/White Island tragedy
Police officer Sergeant Russell Owen, was at times close to tears as he recollected the events of 9 December 2019, where 22 people died and 25 others were injured.
Emergency response time to White Island eruption questioned
The coronial inquest also heard police did not follow the prepared eruption response plan in 2019.
People 'burnt like I've never seen before' in Whakaari eruption
The Whakaari/White Island disaster inquest has heard how the quick thinking of a tour boat passenger helped treat survivors with fresh water.
Avalanche of volcanic ash, hot gas 'melted' skin, Whakaari survivor says
The survivor has told an inquest into the deaths of 22 people on Whakaari/White Island that they couldn't outrun the erupting volcano's pyroclastic flow.
Auckland's Moana festival looks to new government events fund
"I think MBIE have done a really smart thing here and they're going to see the benefits within the one year window of investing in major event and event content."
Do Aucklanders know there's an election happening?
The mayor wants to "send Wellington a message", but his main opponent isn't sure that's what Aucklanders want - if they even know there's an election at all.
Bedbound woman at Elmwood Village left with burns, infection
An 85-year-old woman described smelling burning flesh after her rest home bed was pushed up against a heater, giving her second-degree burns.
Auckland to 'grow both up and out' - Minister welcomes plan for taller buildings
Public submissions on the plan to allow 10-15 storey buildings built around public transport hubs will open in the coming months. Audio
Auckland Council to decide on housing density plan
Councillors will decide between three-storey residential buildings across the city or 10-15-storey high-rises around central transport hubs. Audio
Take a look inside US Air Force's largest plane - C-5M Super Galaxy
The behemouth has a wingspan off 67.89m and maximum take-off weight of more than 381 tonnes.
Mahurangi oyster saga: Watercare reveals vandalised pipe
The latest episode in the ongoing battle between oyster farmers and Watercare has revealed an engineered overflow point may have been vandalised.
Oyster farmers find mysterious $10,000 in bank accounts
The big catch is they don't know what the money is for.
'An insult' - Source of mystery $10,000 payments to oyster farmers found
At least one farmer is angry about the amount they've been given.
Auckland councillor tries again to ban helicopters in residential areas
His attempt last year resulted in the motion losing by two votes. Audio
Four skiers partially buried in avalanche on Mt Ruapehu
A group of skiers are "extremely lucky" to have evaded injury after an avalanche on Mt Ruapehu, the NZ Mountain Safety Council says.
Auckland's problems a 'hangover' from Labour, Luxon says
A report says Auckland is at risk of losing its status as a "global city". Audio
Fires on Great North and Parnell Roads cause traffic delays in Auckland
Parts of the main road were shut on Monday morning after the blaze at St Mary's Catholic School.
Covid-19 inquiry wraps up first session of hearings
The inquiry aims to look at lessons learned from the government response, in order to prepare for future pandemics.
'Paranoia and misinformation spread faster than Covid', inquiry told
A lack of clear communication from the government may have contributed to the spread of Covid-19 misinformation in the Māori and Pasifika communities, the Royal Commission of Inquiry has heard. Audio
Auckland councillor's further bid to block private helipads
His efforts follow approval for billionaire Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams to land at their Westmere home.
Workers at fire-destroyed New World facing redundancy
The massive blaze two weeks ago took more than 10 hours to put out and left the building badly damaged with a collapsed ceiling. Audio
NZ firm sets sights on UK, US law enforcement agencies
What is claimed as a first-of-its-kind workplace performance service from New Zealand is gaining global attention from law enforcement and defence agencies.
