Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in samples taken from Roto Kohatu Reserve at Lake Rua. Dr Cheryl Brunton, Medical Officer ...

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 35 (Te Araroa Road) today. The crash, involving one vehicle, was reported to Police at 11.15am. One person was unresponsive when located by emergency ...

In a new report, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) has detailed the catastrophic humanitarian situation unfolding in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state. The city has been under ...

“To secure the full rights and freedoms of people of African descent, States and all of us must effectively confront the legacies of enslavement and colonialism, dismantle systemic racism and deliver ...

Humanitarians have been on high alert since the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte experienced its worst cyclone in almost a century on Saturday. Media reports showed trees uprooted and houses ...

Initiated by a UN General Assembly resolution, the proceedings involved 96 countries and 11 regional organizations presenting their views on the “obligations of States with regard to climate change” ...

“ We are not promoting large-scale returns; the communities frankly are just not ready to absorb the people who are displaced and would come home…it will overwhelm the country ,” said Amy Pope, ...

Australia’s current Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, has gone the way of others, slipping in a few more mining approvals before the festive season in the hope that few would notice. The ...

This will, inevitably, evolve into a homage to them, but also to the Gaza I was so fortunate to know. Those who have known Gaza will understand exactly what I mean. The Gaza that existed before… ...

A recent Trade Me survey found Kiwi have a relaxed approach to gifts, with only 3.3% of those surveyed saying they would be upset if their gift was on-sold. The survey, conducted in November 2024, ...

French musician Petit ChouX will perform at the NZ Fringe Festival 2025, joined by Ana on the violin for a soulful and soothing French-inspired acoustic set. Her heartfelt music in French, Spanish, ...

Auckland, New Zealand – Engineered timber flooring is rapidly gaining traction across Auckland as homeowners prioritise sustainable, stylish, and durable solutions for their homes. This rising demand ...