Temperatures are good, and with a few adding urea on farm the grass is still growing - no frosts yet. It's long days and nights for those starting to calve but otherwise farmers are pretty happy.

The NZ Notable Trees Trust is thrilled to announce that The Chook Tree, a remarkable macrocarpa (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa) ...

Michael Sommer devoted his life to advancing social justice, solidarity and democracy at work. He was a committed leader of ...

Hamilton mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson is proposing using image recognition technology to automatically detect potholes and other maintenance issues on Hamilton’s streets. “A top focus as mayor will ...

Olivia McTaggart has also earned the top spot in Nancy. Clearing 4.53 in the pole vault to beat Angelica Moser of Switzerland on count back. McTaggart had a clean score card all the way to 4.63, ...

One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash near Motutere last night. Police were called to State Highway One near Jellicoe Point at around 7.45pm. Sadly, despite best efforts of ...

One person has died after a serious crash in Leeston last night. Police were called to the intersection of Leeston and Lakes Road and Harts Road at around 7.40pm after a report of a vehicle colliding ...

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is calling for more people to put their hands up to stand in this year’s local elections in October. Nominations opened yesterday, with prospective candidates ...

A $12.7 million investment in a new modular CT unit at Palmerston North Regional Hospital will double scanning capacity and significantly improve access to diagnostic services across the region, ...

“Post-conflict situations must not be used as an opportunity to suppress dissent and increase repression,” the experts said. Acknowledging the impact of unlawful military attacks by Israel and the ...

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ Advisory Opinion on the human rights obligations of States in the Americas to tackle the climate emergency is a landmark step forward for the region – and ...

SH3 near Piopio has been affected by a large slip between Mangaorongo Road and Wall Road. Emergency services were called about 2.10pm. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists should ...