Stories from Wellington · New Zealand

A broadcaster is visiting 'trailblazer farms' today to observe sustainable practices.

A national 'the Year' competition has selected 25 winners from thousands of entries.

A board's transport decision-making function, related to delivering public transport, has been transferred to another entity.

A new capital gains tax will be used to fund 'Zealander', according to a report from RNZ National.

Public conservation land contiguous with Puriōra Forest Park in New Zealand's North Island totals approximately 90,000 hectares. This area contains some of the best remaining podocarp forest, which includes large rimu and totara trees.

The TVNZ natural history unit, which had a long association with the broadcaster and previously interacted with students, is reportedly no longer active. The source expressed sadness over this development.

Jana Dale-Peterson, who is in charge of custody units nationally, announced that New Zealand police are developing a new bespoke restraint chair. This chair will include a cushion at the back top end to minimize movement when a person is strapped in.

A university is investigating whether private communications and information, including names, student IDs, and messages between students and lecturers on its site, have been accessed.

Mikey Sherman announced her resignation on social media this afternoon, stating her role had become untenable. She acknowledged using offensive and inexcusable language last year. Sherman claimed her language was a response to deeply personal and inappropriate remarks.

The Commerce Commission has approved the merger of fuel companies NPD and Gull. Commission chair John Small stated the regulator is satisfied the proposed merger is unlikely to cause problems. The decision was announced following a review of the transaction.