Mike Sanford

The first kākāpō chick of the season has hatched on Whenua Hou, west of Rakiura/ Stewart Island, says the Department of Conservation. Nineteen-year-old kākāpō Pearl has produced the first chick of the year – Pearl-A-1-2022. The chick was observed in the nest at 2am yesterday morning (1 February) loo

As we arrive on the two week anniversary since the south Island leg of the Convoy departed Bluff on Sunday. We will be covering more of the growing protest / freedom festival by collating video and updates here over the day. On this week’s podcast: Marxism could not happen here… could it? After deca

Group ILT has reached an impressive $200 million dollars of grants and donations back to the community, following their January board meeting. This significant amount has been granted throughout the 78 year history of the Trust. ILT group chair Alan Dennis said the board was “thrilled” to reach the

On the eve of hundreds of students travelling to Otago University to begin the academic year it’s astounding that the Government is still to provide guidelines to accommodation providers on how to operate under phase 2 of the Omicron response, National’s Tertiary Education spokesperson and Invercarg

A front is forecast to move northeast across the South Island tonight and during Saturday, then onto the southern North Island overnight Saturday. This front is expected to deliver periods of heavy rain to parts of the South Island and Wellington, and possible severe gales to parts of the South Isla

Well known New Zealand sailing champ Sir Russell Coutts revealed his plans to travel to Wellington to join those protesting against the Government’s draconian  Covid measures,. The protest in its 11th day has united New Zealanders nationwide from all walks of life. The now better known as ‘Freedom F

Power companies Meridian and Contact have released a list of four potential partners to develop the world’s first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland. Hydrogen renewable energy production – hydrogen gas for clean electricity solar and windturbine facility. 3d rendering.The announcement of

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced today that New Zealand will move to Phase Two of Omicron plan at 11.59pm on 15 February, when the period of home isolation reduces. Watch Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield detail the Omicron response: Covid-1