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Farmers welcome government's drop in methane targets Farmers have welcomed the government's new "science-based" biogenic methane targets for 2050. It's dropped the reduction target for biogenic methane from 24 to 47 percent below 2017 levels by 2050,...

Farmers welcome government's drop in methane targets

Gisborne Police find haul of guns, drugs, cash in arrest of wanted man Police say they have arrested a man they were looking for after spotting a vehicle of interest while on patrol.

Gisborne Police find haul of guns, drugs, cash in arrest of wanted man

Two-year-old among two people killed in Canterbury house fire The child, whom RNZ understands was aged two, died died in hospital.

Two-year-old among two people killed in Canterbury house fire

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon blames unions for ongoing strike action "I think people are getting sick of unions prioritising the politics over patients," the Prime Minister says.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon blames unions for ongoing strike action

Hospital diagnostic scanners to be replaced in $108 million upgrade

Samoa's Police Commissioner exits role before contract ends, says he expected it Auapaau Logoitino Filipo was appointed to the role in July 2022 for a three-year term, replacing Fuiavailiili Egon Keil. His contract had more than a month remaining.

Samoa's Police Commissioner exits role before contract ends, says he expected it

Calls for urgent changes as local election turnout tumbles Turnout, as of Saturday, was just over 32 percent, lower than in 2022, Local Government New Zealand says.

Calls for urgent changes as local election turnout tumbles

Morning Report live: Christopher Luxon on call for changes as local election turnout tumbles Turnout, as of Saturday, was just over 32 percent, lower than in 2022, Local Government New Zealand says.

Morning Report live: Christopher Luxon on call for changes as local election turnout tumbles

Why chip seal practicality beats out asphalt popularity for road maintenance Asphalt is great for roads that had a lot of trucks and a strong base - but that's not your average suburban street.

Why chip seal practicality beats out asphalt popularity for road maintenance

Nauru election results: Voters elect new MPs and reject 4-year term proposal Incumbent President David Adeang has been re-elected, but he is not automatically reinstated as president - that will be decided by the new parliament.

Nauru election results: Voters elect new MPs and reject 4-year term proposal

Papua New Guinea's NRL team to be called the Chiefs The new Papua New Guinea NRL team will be known as the Chiefs.

Papua New Guinea's NRL team to be called the Chiefs

Marshall Islands seeks to invalidate land law undermining climate action

Government 'missed opportunity' to price methane - climate scientist But the Climate Change Minister said the new lower methane target would give farmers certainty and keep the country on track to meet its other climate commitments.

Government 'missed opportunity' to price methane - climate scientist

Attacks on cell towers leave community worried for safety and angry A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wānaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages, as police urge locals to report any suspicious behaviour.

Attacks on cell towers leave community worried for safety and angry

Why chip seal practicality beats out asphalt popularity for road maintanence Asphalt is great for roads that had a lot of trucks and a strong base - but that's not your average suburban street.

Why chip seal practicality beats out asphalt popularity for road maintanence

Birds and plants returning to West Coast, tour operators say, as predators eliminated Predator Free South Westland aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat from 100,000 hectares that covers from the Southern Alps to the sea.

Birds and plants returning to West Coast, tour operators say, as predators eliminated

Global leaders, scientists gather for New Zealand's largest ever climate event in Christchurch The Adaptation Futures Conference, recognised as the world's largest and most influential climate adaptation gathering begins in Christchurch today.

Global leaders, scientists gather for New Zealand's largest ever climate event in Christchurch

'Democracy has spoken': Wayne Guppy on the almost-certain end to his 24-year mayoralty Wayne Guppy has been the Upper Hutt mayor since 2001, and had been vying for a ninth term.

'Democracy has spoken': Wayne Guppy on the almost-certain end to his 24-year mayoralty

Pike River is a perfect film | Review by Dame Gaylene Preston in Screens "Impeccable filmmaking. Terrific film. Take tissues," says New Zealand filmmaker and documentary expert, Dame Gaylene Preston.

Review: 'Pike River' is a perfect film, but take tissues

How do you cope on a broken night's sleep? In the age of sleep maxxing, some people can panic when they don't get a good sleep. Here's how to stay alert and survive the following day.

How to cope with a broken night's sleep

Black Caps get captain back for England, Kane Williamson still missing New Zealand welcome back Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra from injury for the upcoming T20 games against England.

Black Caps get captain back for England, Kane Williamson still missing

Ishmael Toroama outlines 100-day plan for Bougainville's path to independence President Ishmael Toroama has laid out his government's plans for the first 100 days in office.

Ishmael Toroama outlines 100-day plan for Bougainville's path to independence

Coalition 'missed opportunity' to price methane - climate scientist But the Climate Change Minister said the new lower methane target would give farmers certainty and keep the country on track to meet its other climate commitments.

Coalition 'missed opportunity' to price methane - climate scientist

Fact vs fear: The new social media war against birth control The contraceptive pill is under fire on social media. Here is why birth control is being called "poison" online - and what doctors say.

Fact vs fear: The new social media war against birth control

How do you cope on a broken night's sleep? In the age of sleep maxxing, some people can panic when they don't get a good sleep. Here's how to stay alert and survive the following day.

How do you cope on broken night's sleep?

Waitaki elects Melanie Tavendale as first woman to hold mayoralty Affordable rates and developing a new water plan sit atop incoming Melanie Tavendale's agenda.

Waitaki elects Melanie Tavendale as first woman to hold mayoralty

Why Inland Revenue is taking money from bank accounts Inland Revenue said it sent out 16,500 notices about planned bank deductions since mid-June, 25 percent more than for the whole of last year.

Why Inland Revenue is taking money from bank accounts

Government lowers methane target, rules out methane taxes The government is lowering its biogenic methane target for the next 25 years, a move opposed by the Greens and environmental activists.

Government lowers methane target, rules out methane taxes

Firefighters union wants independent inquiry into asbestos scare at Auckland fire station The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union says the central Auckland building needs a full remediation.

Firefighters union wants independent inquiry into asbestos scare at Auckland fire station

Tom Scott is making music in his 'final form' On the new solo album Anitya, the award-winning New Zealand musician presents his creative work without any "gimmicks".

Tom Scott is making music in his 'final form'