Stories by Emma Stanford

A weasel has been found dead in a trap inside the conservation sanctuary at Zealandia in Wellington.

Aucklanders are not feeling optimistic despite inflation cooling to a two-year low.

Research shows relying on the emissions trading scheme alone to drive decarbonisation would see petrol prices need to rise by 60 cents a litre.

Political candidates have heard the plight of renters at a forum in Wellington, with all promising to continue funding tenant services. Audio

School students are getting a jump on the rest of the country and heading to the polls with a mock election. Audio

Whammy Bar on Karangahape Road was packed with Auckland Central voters who live in an electorate with the highest rates of renters in the country. Audio

Aucklanders who were forced to move out of their storm-damaged homes for the past eight months, have been declined rates relief.

The country's builders and community housing providers say they are up to the task of fulfilling a rare moment of political consensus.

The two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the White Island trial are applying to have their charges dismissed. Earlier this week the owners of White Island had theirs dismissed.

Judge Evangelos Thomas says "without that evidence I can not assess what a reasonable director would have done".

The Ministry of Health has admitted it incorrectly threatened vape retailers for selling non-compliant products.

WorkSafe has voiced its opposition to dismissing the charges against the owners of Whakaari/White Island.

The owners of Whakaari/ White Island are again applying for the charges against them to be dismissed.

One of New Zealand's most dangerous beaches could soon be without surf life savers.

When people are on holiday they do things they would not otherwise, one of the owners of the island has told the court.

A court has heard that the owners of Whakaari White Island relied on GNS to manage and monitor the island and update them on any changes.

"You know how world famous Bathurst is in Australia. We are going to be the Bathurst of New Zealand. This will expose us to international audience. All sorts of people - high-net-worth individuals, as…

Natalie Portman and former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern are using their star power to champion women's sport.

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New research has found vaping for non-smokers may be the first step to taking up smoking.

The millionaire patron of the arts is said to have used his power and influence to pressure hundreds in the community for their support to keep him out of jail. Audio

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is urging the government to cap the number of specialist vape retailers in New Zealand.

Vapers hooked on the habit are struggling to get the help they need to quit, with agencies offering support for quitting saying they are limited to helping those who were using tobacco.

Auckland Transport is on track to ensure its systems are ready for half price fares for under 25s from 1 July.

State Highway 2 north of Gisborne will remain closed until at least Friday as further movement at Mātāwai and Ormond has made it unsafe for road users and unsuitable for heavy vehicles. Audio