Magnitude 6.7 quake shakes New Zealand's South Island
A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, authorities said, as the country's disaster agency assessed if there were any tsunami threats.
Wellington to lose an electorate as shake-up of local seats proposed
Three electorates would vanish and two new ones would be set up in the capital as lines for local seats are redrawn.
'Sharktopus': Octopus hitches a ride on shortfin mako shark in rare display
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Wellington philanthropist couple to fund new charity hospital
Dorothy Spotswood and Sir Mark Dunajtschik were also winners of the Legacy Award for their genorosity.
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Eurobodalla council's general manager pulls the pin on high paying job
Eurobodalla Shire Council's general manager has resigned after less than three years in the role. Warwick Winn joined the ...
Minecraft Just Dropped a New Free A Minecraft Movie DLC
Minecraft is offering gamers a unique in-game destination experience with its new free New Zealand DLC, available now.
In US talks, a cautious NZ is keeping its head down
New Zealand is cautiously resetting its relationship with the United States as it watches radical shifts in policy and style ...
Tensions flare in neighbouring Victorian communities divided on renewable energy
One north-east Victorian town is battling a renewable energy project while its neighbour has plans to go totally green, ...