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Fisheries commission to discuss monitoring of fishing fleet at meeting
Fishing monitoring processes will be discussed from today in Rarotonga when Pacific leaders gather at the annual talks on managing the world's largest tuna fishery.
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Left to perish: Lack of support for Coastguard a 'national disgrace'
Cash-strapped Coastguard New Zealand believes lives will be put at risk if it is forced to pay a levy to the government. Video, Audio
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Crash in northern Waikato
Emergency services are still at the scene of a vehicle crash on Whiriwhiri Rd, at Otaua in Waikato.
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Israel denies targeting civilians
The Israeli Defence Force is insisting it doesn't deliberately target Palestinian civilians and has described Palestinian accusations that it does as manipulation.
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Iwi meeting whale obligations
Nelson iwi Ngati Tama is meeting its cultural obligations under a special protocol it has with the Department of Conservation to protect marine mammals, a spokesperson says.
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Police warn drunk drivers: 'It's not worth risking your life'
Police snapped 42 people behind the wheel who were drugged or drunk on Eastern Bay of Plenty roads this weekend.
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Escaped prisoners arrested
Two prisoners who escaped from Waikeria Prison have been arrested in Northland.
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Prison inmates to appear in court
Two prisoners who escaped from a Waikato prison are to appear in court on Monday.
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Aucklanders can check new rates online
Auckland's mayor says there is nothing the council can do about the huge increases in property values that contribute to big rates rises. Audio
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Solomon Airlines new board of directors announced
A new board of directors has been announced for Solomon Airlines with the chairman to be Rick Hou, the governor of the Central Bank. The Finance Minister made the announcements...
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Non-profit wants to see action on electronic monitoring at Pacific Tuna Commission meeting
The Pew Charitable Trusts wants to see action on electronic monitoring at Pacific Tuna Commission meeting in Fiji.
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Wellington residents told to get creative with water storage options over summer
The advice comes as the region is preparing for the possibility of severe water restrictions.
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Obama visits survivors of cinema shooting
US President Barack Obama has told victims of the attack at a Batman film screening in Aurora, Colorado, the whole country is thinking of them.
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Timaru police appeal for sightings of injured boy
Police are trying to trace the movements of a boy found injured and distressed near Timaru.
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Akl rates 2.5 percent, council accused of 'smoke and mirrors'
Auckland households will pay an average of $2500 in rates this year after the city council announced a 2.5 percent general increase.
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Book review with Graham Beatie
'The Complete Kiwi Pizza Oven' by Alan Brown and 'Kiwi Muscle Car Collection' by Steve Holmes. Audio
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Nations agree on revised tuna strategy but concerns over vessel monitoring remains
A revised tropical tuna measure was agreed on during the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting in Rarotonga, but little progress has been made on tighter monitoring of transshipment…
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Wellington water authorities preparing for worst restrictions
Wellington Water is working with emergency agencies to deal with potentially critically low water levels this summer.
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New beginnings as Black Ferns start quest for World Cup title
New beginnings and a new found confidence have the Black Ferns bullish about their chances of defending their World Cup title in October and November.
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Masterton District Council approves climate change plan
A 76-point plan to tackle climate change has been given the tick by Masterton District Council. But it did not receive unanimous support from elected members.
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Sport: New Tongan rugby league body could be finalised this month
Tongan rugby league could have a new governing body by the end of the month.
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Record Christmas movie spending
Moviegoers in North America have set a new record for box office spending over the Christmas weekend.
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British actor Stephen Fry announces NZ shows
The QI host will talk about his "voyage through life and showbusiness" in the live events.
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Base-isolation method 'barely used in NZ'
An earthquake engineer says many construction companies are scared of adopting new quake-resistant building designs because they do not realise how simple and cost effective they are. Audio
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Chiefs Manawa score seven tries to see off Blues
Defending champions the Chiefs Manawa have made it two-from-two in Super Rugby Aupiki with a rollicking 50-33 win over the Blues in Auckland.
