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Call for legacy wilding pine forest owners in South Island hotspot to pay for spread
A wilding pine group says it’s time for a shake-up and stronger accountability.
Government’s controversial move-on orders legislation passes third reading under urgency
Police gain power to move on people for disorder, begging or rough sleeping.
Motorist Jesse Sanders sent to prison for fleeing police in Christchurch
Jesse Sanders repeatedly fled the police, speeding and ignoring road spikes.
BVI authorities renew warning over roaming dogs attacking livestock
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has renewed its call for responsible dog ownership amid continued reports of roaming dogs chasing, injuring and killing livestock across the territory. Veterinary Officer Dr Nadya George said the attacks remain a serious and recurring problem, causing significant financial losses and emotional distress […]
Kim Dotcom’s wife Liz to contest outgoing National MP Chris Penk’s Kaipara ki Mahurangi seat
Liz Dotcom will contest Kaipara ki Mahurangi for the Freedom Party.
Caribbean sugar refinery reaffirms 2026 commissioning timeline
BELMOPAN, Belize, Sept 16 CMC -The Caribbean Sugar Refinery (CSR) says its production timeline remains unchanged for the supply of refined white sugar to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). “ First sugar remains targeted for the third quarter of 2026, with full commissioning expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. CSR remains firmly […]
Barbados explores harvesting sargassum at sea before it reaches beaches
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sep. 17, CMC – Barbados is exploring the use of pump harvesters to collect sargassum at sea before the seaweed reaches the island’s heavily affected beaches. National Project Coordinator of the Sargassum Seaweed Collection Unit, David Carter, said the initiative is aimed at reducing the amount of sargassum reaching shorelines while limiting the […]
Falcons soar into first-ever CPL final with dominant victory over Warriors
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sep 17, CMC – Antigua & Barbuda Falcons etched their name into Caribbean Premier League history on Thursday night, becoming the first team to book their place in the 2026 final with a devastating nine-wicket victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors at Kensington Oval. In a performance that will be remembered for generations, the […]
Former Wellington BNZ building: $130m earthquake claim settled on eve of lengthy High Court trial
The confidential settlement averts a 10-week High Court trial in Wellington.