Hadyn Jones looks back at 15 years’ of Good Sorts, and how it came to be. Fifteen years ago, I was sent to the American Cable News Network (CNN) in Atlanta to learn how they operate and hang out with other journalists from around the world.I had just missed out…

It was a busy weekend for lifeguards up and down the country who helped beachgoers through medical incidents, rescues, shark sightings, and even a person being kicked by a horse.According to Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) lifeguards spent a combined 8000 hours on patrol this weekend.During that time, 11…

Thirteen new sections off a flood-damaged road in the Marlborough Sounds have been granted consent, despite concerns about sediment runoff and the removal of vegetation.A consent for 27 lots on the section, on Kenepuru Rd, near Portage Resort, was originally granted to the owner in 2008, but the subdivision did…

The partial remains of a waka have been recently found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island.According to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage the waka was discovered by a local family, who informed the ministry of their find.Glenis Philip-Barbara, Pou Mataaho o Te Hononga Deputy Secretary Māori Crown Partnerships at the…

Investigations are continuing into a crash in Clarkville, Canterbury, which killed two people. Inspector Peter Cooper said the pair were a 20-year-old male and a 17-year-old female.”While investigations into the cause of the crash continue, initial indications suggest high speed was a factor in this crash, where the vehicle collided…

Whakaari/White Island is currently “passively” emitting a “weak-to-moderate” steam and gas plume containing minor quantities of volcanic ash, volcanologists say.GNS Science issued a volcanic alert bulletin on Monday which upgraded the aviation colour code to orange. The volcanic alert level remained at 2, indicating “moderate to heightened volcanic unrest”.The aviation…

A Dunedin-based cancer diagnostics company’s share prices halved after a decision by a United States healthcare provider to revoke coverage for its flagship product. After a trading halt over the weekend, Pacific Edge said in an announcement to the stock market this morning they “cannot believe” Medicare administrative contractor Novitas…

The Desert Road between Tūrangi and Waiouru will close for maintenance for two months from Monday.Waka Kotahi NZTA said the work involved reconstructing 16 kilometres of road, improving drainage, clearing 15 kilometres of road shoulder and replacing the deck of the Mangatoetoenui Bridge.New bridge deck will add 50 years to…

Uncertainty and ongoing market volatility continue to cast a shadow over 2025’s business outlook.Datacom’s latest Business Outlook Survey said economic uncertainty was the primary business concern for more than three quarters (77%) of a survey of more than 200 business leaders heading into the new year, compared with 13% a…

Multiple crews and helicopters continued to battle a vegetation fire on the Coromandel Peninsula this morning after it was brought under control yesterday.Firefighters were called to the scene on Black Jack Rd in Kūaotunu shortly before 4pm Saturday.Yesterday, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) said the blaze had been brought…