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Seabed mining firm quits South Taranaki fast-track bid
An expert panel turned down the fast-track application to mine the seabed off Pātea.
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Contact raises $525m to fast-track renewable energy buildout
New funds will back a 200MW battery, Glorit solar and Tauhara 2 drilling.
Matthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his job
OPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.
Minister refuses to alter safety rules for corded blinds despite toddler's death
Tilly Cambie, 3, is one of many New Zealand children who have died due to corded blinds.
Tourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North Island
An interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.
Where sport and travel meet: 2026’s biggest trips for Kiwi fans
From World Cup fan zones to Tour de France roadsides, many events are free.
Watch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach
Multiple fire crews, including two helicopters, have been called to a large vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach in Taranaki. Video / Vicky Goodwin
'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New Plymouth
An emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.
Woman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats
The woman was invited to stay with Sheryl Louden and took along her cats, causing tension.
Billion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?
Industry is supportive, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is sceptical.
'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomach
He then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived.
Market close: NZ sharemarket finishes flat at up 0.02%
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,446.37 ... up 2.35 points or 0.02%.
'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility
Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.
Seabed mine is sunk, South Taranaki leaders say
'The cultural impacts far outweigh any regional benefit.'
PM tightlipped after fast-track panel rejects mining plan, says minerals vital for national interest
Trans-Tasman Resources wanted to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed each year for vanadium.
Kiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before death
Brice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.
Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'
Group insists the decision rejecting the fast-tracking application is not final.
Fast track panel declines Taranaki seabed mining over risk to marine life
The panel warned of risks to Māui dolphins and key seabird species.
Storms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spending
Wild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.
From last to contenders: Phoenix women chase first A-League playoff berth
The Phoenix sit second after 12 games, with the league's best attack and defence.
Four arrested after aggravated burglary at New Plymouth business
Three youths aged 16-17 and a 22-year-old man were arrested after the burglary.
Adrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers Chair
Adrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.
Patterson goes back-to-back in Lowland
The filly is now getting set for the New Zealand Oaks at Ellerslie in March.
'Not a money issue': PM and minister say recovery work must finish before any East Coast road upgrade decisions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had stops in Hick’s Bay and Te Araroa.
Shearing record-breaker and top UK farmer back in the Bay
Matt Smith is from Hawke's Bay, but represents England in the world shearing championship.
‘It was the compulsion to act’: Off-duty firefighter saves teen in rip
Volunteer firefighter Ross Bennett swam about 150m through rough surf to reach the teen.
You can finally kick that screen addiction at these top retreats
Enjoy the sweet relief of a digital detox at these retreats across Aotearoa and Australia.
'A very unique opportunity': Two Kiwis to line up against world's best surfers in Raglan event
A wildcard in both the men's and women's events will be reserved for a Kiwi competitor.
'A lot of preparation work being done': Removal of giant Helena Bay Hill slip challenging
The slip may need between 10,000 and 20,000 truckloads cleared from site.
The contenders who fit NZR's All Blacks coaching criteria
NZ Rugby now want an All Blacks coach with proven test head-coaching time.