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NZTA's 'critical' IT risks to cost more than $50m to fix

by Phil Pennington - Jul 05,2022

Waka Kotahi's technology risk rating has been stuck at 'critical' since it introduced the measure in 2018-19

NZ company taking world back to the Moon and beyond

Jul 05,2022

The spacecraft will be able to get to other parts of the near solar system, like Venus and Mars, cheaply and more frequently

New Plymouth council in hot water for lack of transparency over CEO's absence

by Robin Martin - Jul 04,2022

He's on leave for an undisclosed period following an emergency council meeting

More conservation land opened up for cycle trails in Otago

Jul 03,2022

New rules allow for more trails

Epidemiologist: next wave of Omicron may have begun

Jul 03,2022

It was unclear at this stage how big or prolonged the next Omicron wave could be.

Hospitality sector wants visa changes broadened beyond UK

Jul 03,2022

The local hospitality sector is desperate to find new staff

Contact Energy under fire over Clyde Dam obligations

by Tim Brown - Jun 30,2022

A once-in-a-five-year chance to change Contact's consent is open

Applicant numbers for residence visas exceed government forecasts

by Gill Bonnett - Jun 30,2022

New Plymouth council boss on leave following secret emergency meeting

by Robin Martin - Jun 29,2022

Weather: Heavy rain, snow, avalanche warnings for South Island

Jun 27,2022

National News Archive

National MP removes "today is a good day" abortion post
Jun 26,2022
Matariki: 'This is when we came of age'
Jun 24,2022
North Shore stabbings a 'random attack', police say
Jun 23,2022
Newly-approved weedkiller could help halt spread of wilding pines
Jun 22,2022
Gib shortage: Taskforce will lead to better supply, member says
Jun 22,2022
Waka Kotahi unit facing restructure deemed 'no longer effective'
by Phil Pennington - Jun 21,2022
PM announces Europe trip for free-trade talks
Jun 20,2022
Plan for Aoraki Mt Cook's future moving at glacial pace
Jun 19,2022
Seven dead, two seriously injured in crash south of Picton
Jun 19,2022
Reports of seven dead in Picton road crash
Jun 19,2022
PM visits Remarkables to mark start of ski season
Jun 18,2022
Government confirms pre-departure Covid tests will be scrapped
Jun 16,2022

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