A Montana teen discovered her long-lost sister during a softball match against an out-of-state team.
New hit show Off Campus is being praised for its thoughtful, responsible portrayal of sexual violence — here's why that matters for NZ viewers.
A $3.32 million project has successfully removed 2500 cubic metres of waste from two former landfill sites in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
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Waihi's Recycling Transfer Station is getting a major $1.08 million upgrade to slash landfill waste and boost recycling capacity in the Hauraki region.
Small modular reactors are gaining global attention — and New Zealand is starting to ask whether this clean energy technology could work here too.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
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Te Puke's Capitol Theatre reopens with exciting events and community engagement after three years of closure.
Russell Lowe, renowned for kiwi breeding, honoured in King's Birthday Honours for contributions to horticulture and the kiwifruit industry.
New facilities in Bay of Plenty aim to convert wasted wood into valuable biochemicals and biofuels.
Entrepreneurs in Bay of Plenty aim to convert wood waste into biofuels and biochemicals at new proposed facilities.
The agricultural investment arm of the Mormon church acquires its second kiwifruit orchard in New Zealand to support its operations.
Kai Resilience maps crop swaps, food forests, community gardens and kai projects across Aotearoa — a Vector Group Charitable Trust programme. List free.
The Sharesies Index shows a decline in investor confidence due to interest rates and global market volatility.
The founder of the Pacific's first fact-checking website underscores the importance of tackling misinformation in the region.
The Labour Party plans to make school uniforms cheaper and offer affordable alternatives to help families manage back-to-school expenses.
New data reveals KiwiSaver providers' membership trends, highlighting major changes in balances and member numbers.
A survey reveals that the giant tortoise population on Aldabra Atoll has reached approximately 180,000, the highest count ever recorded.
AgriZero NZ has secured $117 million to develop emissions reduction tools aimed at farmers by 2030.
New facilities in Bay of Plenty aim to convert wasted wood into valuable biochemicals and biofuels.
Entrepreneurs in Bay of Plenty aim to convert wood waste into biofuels and biochemicals at new proposed facilities.