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This March, the Petstock Foundation is encouraging Kiwis to support National Pet Adoption Month, an initiative that helps find loving homes for pets in need. The Petstock Foundation has supported the re-homing of 7,956 rescue pets across New Zealand ...

One of New Zealand’s most iconic lakes is getting a high-tech upgrade, with Meridian Energy set to bring the world’s first electric hydro-foiling ferry to Lake Manapōuri. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/f0ef56d86c3b74f324d1.jpeg" ...

Contrary to predictions that the days of small retailers are numbered, emerging new technology and shopper values suggests small retailers are well-positioned to thrive in the coming years—unlike the retail middle which will do it tough. Mark ...

From today, Sprig + Fern Brewing Co.’s core range of beers will begin sporting a newly redesigned look. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/82cbf2e06a522dfa0fcb.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> The refreshed artwork aims to ...

Callaghan Innovation’s new focus on commercial-only research threatens the livelihoods of scores of scientists and risks damaging long term research that benefits New Zealand. "This is another sad consequence of the Government’s reckless austerity drive ...

On International Women’s Day NZ Adviser released their Elite Women of 2024 a highly respected list of 40 exceptional female leaders within the mortgage industry. Amongst the elite list was 23 year old Keagan Modlin, Co-Founder of The Lending Team , a ...

Keeping our communities equitably protected from vaccine-preventable diseases through immunisation is something general practices nationwide work incredibly hard towards every day. “Our immunisation schedule is designed to protect individuals, communities ...

The Canterbury plains and coastal fire zones will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season from 0800 hours on Friday 15 March, until further notice. A restricted season means you need a permit approved by Fire and Emergency New Zealand to light ...

The major winners in the 2024 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards are proof that poor decisions of the past can be overcome to carve out a successful career in milking cows. Logan and Sian Dawson were announced winners of the region’s Share Farmer ...

Otago can now lay claim to its own population of the rare and nationally threatened Smeagol sea slug following an ORC discovery in January in the Akatore Creek estuary - 50 kilometres south of Dunedin. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/8552210ca1beaaed706d.jpeg" ...

Report from RNZ by Nick James The money being set aside in the capital for new water pipes is not even half what Wellington Water wants for the next decade. It is one of the major problems that are to be discussed at the Wellington Water Committee meeting on Friday. These include an investigation into […]

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to iconic wildlife, from the charismatic kākāpō to the awe-inspiring toroa albatross. But our precious ecosystems and species, found nowhere else in the world, are under threat. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/18cbd168b5a7d17a1e8d.jpeg" ...

Government-backed personal finance website sorted.org.nz has launched a new budget planner tool along with a refreshed website to help New Zealanders achieve their money goals in 2024. Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, which runs Sorted, ...

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An interesting blog post by a former UK civil servant and special advisor: I’d also note that the vast majority of civil servants I worked with, both as a civil servant and as a SpAd, were committed to impartiality. … Concerns are rising about civil service impartiality – just look at the regular headlines in […]

Last year’s runners-up met this year’s hosts as Hekari United overpowered Henderson Eels to register their first win at the OFC Women’s Champions League in what is turning out to be a tightly contested Group A in Honiara. It turned out to be a game ...

Police are responding to a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Rimu Street, near Nikau Street, New Lynn. The crash occurred around 5:50pm. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ...

Stats NZ’s latest food price index (FPI) rate is 2.1%pa for Feb 2024 Foodstuffs co-ops record a 2.4%pa average price rise in the same categories as the FPI basket Fruit and vegetables dominate 10 biggest year-on-year price falls of 23%-54%  ...

Kate Lamason has been named the winner of the 2024 Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for her extensive work across the seafood industry, including co-founding Australia’s first canned tuna company, producing an award-winning product and boosting ...

Every two years, passionate animal welfare advocates are celebrated at the esteemed Assisi Awards ceremony, hosted by Companion Animals New Zealand (CANZ) to honour individuals whose dedication advances animal welfare globally. The Award, named in ...

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is calling for people with disability to be recognised as equal partners in determining reforms flowing from the Disability Royal Commission and NDIS Review. The call comes in the wake of today’s release ...

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival Partners With The Symphony Centre To Reinforce Auckland’s Position As A Leading Cultural City With A Creative Heart Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival and The Symphony Centre development, ...

Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson: Police have arrested and charged a Waikato man with murder in relation to the death of Cedric Maniapoto in Te Uku. The 29-year-old is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow 14 March. The investigation ...

Westpac NZ has announced the appointment of Debbie Birch as an independent non-executive director, effective 18 April 2024. Ms Birch brings more than 30 years of financial markets experience, including managing global investment portfolios. She’s held ...

In a bid to combat the rampant issue of stolen number plates fueling criminal activity, the Dominion Road Business Association urges the government to mandate the use of tamper-proof screws on all new and used cars sold in New Zealand. “Stolen number ...