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Orphaned baby orca in Wellington moved into pool before sea gets rough A baby orca separated from its pod was lifted into a portable pool overnight, to protect it from rough seas during a storm. The orphan calf, named Toa, was found stranded at Plimmerton beach in Wellington on Sunday afternoon. The pool can hold 32,000 thousand litres of seawater and will protect the young whale from the swells expected today. While searches continue for his pod, he is being fed and cared for. Department of Conservation marine species manager Ian Angus said Toa was relocated last night "as a precaution and a...

Minister brushes off inflation concerns as growing pains © RNZ / Dom Thomas Increasing inflation is an effect of unexpectedly strong growth in the economy, Finance Minister Grant Robertson says, but National is warning of its effect on vulnerable families. Inflation hit a 10-year high of 3.3 percent, up from 1.5 percent in March, well above economists' forecasts and adding pressure on the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) to start raising interest rates sooner. Robertson brushed off concerns, saying RBNZ expected rises in June and September to be temporary, and system was designed to handle it. "While we...

BOP to benefit from $160m water upgrade A total of $160,619,221 will be allocated throughout the Bay of Plenty. '); } else { // } A $2.5 billion water reform package is expected to support local government and stimulate the local economy. A total of $160,619,221 will be allocated throughout the Bay of Plenty. The Government is today announcing the package to support local government transition through the reforms to New Zealand’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services. The package will also stimulate local economies while creating jobs and unlocking...

PM speaks about Covid-19, Fiji and Pharmac funding © RNZ / Dom Thomas Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to media after a speech at the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs conference. Ardern spoke at the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs conference in Wellington this morning. She spoke on a range of issues including, Covid-19, vaccines, Fiji and Pharmac funding. Pharmaceutical companies are already considering whether booster shots will be needed, Ardern said, and the issue she raised today was pushing for an equitable rollout of vaccines around the world. Having a ...

Tenants could be hesitant to try enforce Healthy Homes Standards, lawyer says Charlie Dreaver © RNZ / Eleisha Foon Those advocating for tenants say it should not be up to renters to enforce the Healthy Home Standards - due to the power imbalance. If a landlord has not complied with Health Homes Standards after 90 days, renters are able to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for a work order. Photo: RNZ / Eleisha Foon From this month, landlords have to meet the healthy homes standards within 90 days of a new tenancy. However housing lawyer Machrus Siregar from Community Law Wellin...