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A light earthquake magnitude 4.4 (ml/mb) strikes near Palmerston North, Wanganui, Upper Hutt, Paraparaumu, Masterton, Levin, New Zealand on Saturday. The temblor has occu...

Some homeowners in Dunedin, for example, are vehemently opposed to potential higher-density development in their area. They fear the loss of nature and increased use of concrete and other non-permeable surfaces it might entail.

Cities across Aotearoa New Zealand are trying to solve a housing crisis, with increasing residential density a key solution. But not everyone is happy about the resulting loss of natural habitats and biodiversity.

Opinion - Incorporating nature within built environments is not just possible, it's essential.

An inspired betting plunge came off when Hastings-trained Poukawa recorded an impressive debut win at Wanganui on Thursday last week. The Per Incanto...

The majority of 25 surveyed developments around New Zealand lacked healthy, ecologically meaningful vegetation. Applying biodiversity targets for medium-density housing could turn this around.

Scoop Wellington provides news and views from Wellington, New Zealand

Classes are being split up and students sent home as staffing falls below safe levels.

With some services facing closure after missing out on the latest government funding, there are concerns for some of NZ's most vulnerable people.

Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua will move down to Level 1 water restrictions on Wednesday, Wellington Water says.