Housing in Bay of Plenty: Chris Bishop rejects panel’s recommendations
The minister's decision opens the door to housing growth in the area.
"independent" Haberleri
Waipā District Council’s Cambridge Connections project to be independently reviewed
The council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.
New Zealand supermarket sector shake-up - independent store in Hamilton set to open
The Hamilton West space has been vacant since Countdown moved out eight months ago.
UN demands investigation of “mass graves” at Gaza hospitals | BBC News
The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by the destruction of Gaza's Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals and the reports of "mass graves" being foun...
Farzana Yaqubi murder: Damning report says police’s stalking allegations matrix ‘not fit-for-purpose’
The AUT law student went to police with concerns eight weeks before she was killed.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends $2000 a day ferry advisors, says ‘KiwiRail got us into this mess’
She says paying experts is cheaper than going ahead with the failed mega ferry project.
Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay: NZ recession with economist Cameron Bagrie
Cameron Bagrie, Dan Shand, Jo Luxton, Grant McCallum, Mark Patterson, Phil Duncan.
Luxon’s pickle as MPs’ pay rises loom amid public sector cuts
The independent Remuneration Authority will soon decide if MPs should get a pay rise.
Review for methane 2050 targets, say agriculture, climate change ministers
Evidence-based advice consistent with principle of no additional warming sought - McClay.
Whakaari White Island response review lists 25 lessons to be learned
It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.
New Zealand Rugby responds to Players’ Association’s call for entire board to stand down
NZR says the calls counter what the Governance Review found.
Sports Insider: New Zealand Rugby’s Civil War breaks out; Dame Patsy’s magic illusion trick that David Pilkington isn’t falling for
New Zealand rugby enters a state of civil war.
Controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya stirs bitter memories for India’s muslims | BBC News
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fulfilling a promise to Hindu nationalists with the opening of a vast new temple in the northern city of Ayodhya. Bu...
Actor Alec Baldwin charged with manslaughter over film set shooting | BBC News
The Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Halyna Hutchins, the director of photography ...
'Sinema sold out': Arizona voters slam senator as she weighs reelection bid
Voters from all political sides in Arizona speak up about the Democrat turned Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and share their thoughts on a potential reelect...
'River's Edge' screenwriter Neal Jimenez passes away at 62
Washington [US], December 31 (ANI): Filmmaker-screenwriter Neal Jimenez, best known for helming 'The Waterdance' and who won an Independent Spirit Award for writing the 1986 cult classic 'River's Edge,' passed away aged 62 due to heart failure on...
Broncos QB Russell Wilson in concussion protocol
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is in the concussion protocol and his status for Week 15 is up in the air. Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Monday it was too early to clear or rule out Wilson for the upcoming game against the...
Democratic Party Scion Kyrsten Sinema Says She's Leaving, Registering as Independent
Two US Senators, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine, define themselves as Independents, aligned with neither the Democrats nor Republicans. Nonetheless, both lawmakers caucus with the Democrats, giving liberals a slim majority.
"I'm open to the idea of voting Democrat again in future", Elon Musk hours after announcing support to Republicans
Washington [US], November 8 (ANI): Within hours of announcing his support for the Republican Congress ahead of the US mid-term elections, Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Monday said that he is open to the idea of voting Democrat again in the future. "To...
I recommend voting for a Republican Congress: Elon Musk
California [US], November 7 (ANI): Ahead of US mid-term elections, Twitter CEO Elon Musk has announced his support for the Republican Congress out in the open and recommended the voters cast their ballot for the same. Taking to Twitter on Monday,...
Independent Evan McMullin In Dead Heat With Republican Senator Mike Lee In Utah
After the 2016 election, Republican Senator Mike Lee, disgusted where then President-elect Donald Trump led the party, revealed that he filled out a ballot for Evan McMullin, picking the independent candidate over his party’s nominee Donald Trump.