Astronauts have released breath-taking images from their historic lunar flyby as New Zealand steps up its role in the next phase of space exploration.
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"We down in Central Hawke's Bay haven't even got bridges repaired from Cyclone Gabrielle and yet this government are prepared to pour another $18 million into this zombie project," one opponent said.
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The 36-year-old swimmer told Breakfast it was "really tough" knowing he would be battling hypothermia, sharks and jellyfish every time he entered the water.
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Last year, 85 trees fell in Tokyo parks, injuring three people, officials worry for the trees' faring during this year's tourist season.
Mon, Apr 6
From March to April stags begin roaring to attract hinds, signalling the start of many hunting competitions.
Sun, Apr 5
The Ashley Gorge Skyline Track is estimated to take four to five hours to complete and reaches an altitude of nearly 800m.
Sat, Apr 4
Ridler’s Swim4TheOcean campaign, aimed at raising awareness about the impacts of bottom trawling, has gathered more than 60,000 signatures.
The Multi-Council Controlled Organisation they settled on would be in charge of delivering water supply, wastewater and stormwater services.
Fri, Apr 3
UCon Construction Ltd plead guilty to three charges after sediment and concrete slurry repeatedly escaped from an Auckland building site into the city’s wider stormwater network in 2024.
Wed, Apr 1
Ten tarāpuka died after ingesting a rapid-acting narcotic bird control agent in Te Anau on January 18.
Fri, Mar 27
Red alert level warnings are in place for some rivers in the Greater Wellington region, the council is urging people to check before visiting rivers.
Dealers say electric vehicles are being snapped up as Kiwis look for ways to cut fuel costs.
Thu, Mar 26
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka said the next phase of the Government's strategy would shift from smaller projects to targeting predator elimination across larger areas.
Wed, Mar 25
A paywave donations trial by the Department of Conservation in Punakaiki has harvested $22,000 in five months.
Tue, Mar 24
The Taranaki Regional Council officer was inspecting "systematic problems" on his farm, which dated back to 2009.
How did a high-profile crime that had the nation's farmers up in arms and a visit to an out-of-the-way rubbish dump lead to the discovery of critically endangered native bats in a Northland forest?
Mon, Mar 23
The Government's $52.7 million zero-interest loans would go to ChargeNet and Meridian Energy, who are co-investing a combined $60m in capital.
The work underway at Amberley Beach, around 35km north of Christchurch, is quickly becoming a national test case.
"Don't let your guard down yet" is the message from meteorologists as more rain is expected safety concerns also raised surrounding a 120-year-old dam.
Sun, Mar 22
Hundreds of hectares of highland farmland are being retired as part of the effort to bolster the spawnery.
"We've said to NZTA, don't even bring it at us, because we ain't going to do it, and it'd be a cold day in hell if it happened," says Wairoa's mayor.
People in the far north of Queensland are bracing for destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Fri, Mar 20
The first report into the wastewater plant failure has highlighted a possible pipeline flaw.
The Government is backing the restoration of the Chateau Tongariro, launching a formal process to find private operators to revive the historic hotel.
Thu, Mar 19
After carrying out around 13,000 inspections of recreational fishers over summer, a 94% compliance rate with fishing rules and regulations was found.
