Samoa is on the cusp of change – no matter what its general election result is. The island nation is eagerly waiting to find out…
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Central North Island towns ‘out of loop’ on rail services
Faint hope is being held for any resumption of Central North Island commuter passenger services in the near future. Passenger trains stopped calling at Te…
Foodstuffs South Island boss Steve Anderson announces retirement after 20 years
After 20 years as chief executive of Foodstuffs South Island, Steve Anderson plans to step down in the New Year. Anderson, who joined Foodstuffs in…
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 13 defendants in case now identified
All 13 of the defendants facing charges in relation to the death of 22 people when Whakaari/White Island erupted can now be reported. The first…
To Help Preserve His Island Paradise, This Musician in Mauritius is Turning Trash into Instruments
Kan Chan Kin is a proud citizen of Mauritius, and he’s on a mission to keep it beautiful. In addition to being an advocate for…
No money for Island Bay cycleway fiasco in Wellington Mayor’s budget
There is no money to fix Island Bay’s botched cycleway in the budget that Wellington’s mayor is proposing for the city. Southern Ward councillor Fleur…
White Island eruption charges: Govt agency GNS Science defiant over prosecution
Some families who lost loved ones in the Whakaari/White Island eruption have welcomed news of charges being laid over the tragedy. However, one family believe…
Love Island stars paid to promote Test and Trace
The government paid social media influencers to promote the NHS Test and Trace service, it has confirmed. Instagram influencers, including Love Island stars, were paid…
Flash floods on Greek island kill seven including baby
Rescuers searching for missing person as dozens are evacuated after storms devastate central island of Evia. Heavy rains and thunderstorms have caused flash flooding on…