Whakaari trial: ‘I would have recommended that tours could not proceed’
It is the fourth week of a trial at the District Court in Auckland.
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Police appeal for witnesses after young person killed by train
Emergency services responded to the incident on Hewletts Rd around 2.55pm.
Bay of Plenty councils identify projects involving man accused of forgery
Nationwide, potentially 1000 building consents and 40 local authorities could be impacted.
Matiu Te Huki and Joy Collective to perform in Thames
Matiu’s soulful roots music has a strong Māori flavour.
'Absolutely ravaged': Ram-raiders drove vehicle 60m through mall
A ram raid at Rotorua Central mall has left devastating impacts.
Te Puke High School's Multicultural Performance Evening
Te Puke High School students took to the stage to celebrate the range of cultures within the school for the annual Multicultural Performance Evening last week. It was an evening of colour, skill, music and appreciation. Stuart Whitaker went along.
Young person dies after being hit by train
Police say the railway death will be referred to the Coroner.
Bunnings blocked from opening: Mitre 10-linked company hammered with $500k penalty
Watchdog hopes penalty will deter others after operator tried thwarting rival.
Labour list winners and losers - the MPs now in peril
Several current MPs may struggle to return to Parliament based on current polling.
'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
Luxon hits back at critics of National's $24b transport plan
The last National Government failed to build a northwestern busway.
Maritime NZ investigating freight ship unable to move anchors off Mount Maunganui coast
An exclusion zone has been placed around the ship, which has been there since last week.
Forest & Bird selling plants as fundraiser
The plant stall - the group's annual fundraiser - will be set up on Jellicoe St.
Nats' $6b transport plan: Four-lane highways from Whangārei to Tauranga
National wants second tunnel as part of the 'Let’s Get Wellington Moving'.
'Hugely disappointing': Several stores damaged in mall ram raid
The mall car park is covered in glass.
Extreme weather: 54 flood warnings issued in five months
That's 10 more than for the entire year to June 2022.
Tāmati Coffey Labour’s candidate for East Coast electorate after Allan resignation
Coffey had earlier announced he was leaving politics in March this year.
Mark Lister: What might the election mean for markets?
Just remember Australia, Europe and the US all have politicians too.
Traditional Cook Islands dance fitness classes keeping culture alive
Cook Islands Language Week's theme: Connect me to my homeland's traditions and culture.
New group aims to make space for trans people to 'be their authentic selves'
'We’re workers. We’re students. We’re active members of society with everyday jobs'
The Ginaissance: How distilleries here work to stand out in the craft spirit crowd
'A lot of beer and wine drinkers are leaning towards gin these days.'
Man arrested after two separate assaults
Two people suffer injuries following incidents in Waihi this morning.
Bay's largest Vanuatu Independence Day celebration this weekend
The 43rd independence celebration is happening on Sunday in Pāpāmoa.
Mystery location for Whakatāne Stop Co-Governance meeting
The venue is still secret and its owners may not know it is a Stop Co-Governance event.
‘Totally unacceptable’: Sir Paul Adams on poverty, homelessness and NZ’s growing social divide
"The only way to succeed financially was to become well-qualified professionally."
Revealed: Why gang boss will stay inside special ‘prison within a prison’ for high-risk inmates
Mongols president has been in solitary confinement for nearly 3 years.
'Misconception': This woman owns a home and business but still needs a benefit to survive
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting people across the board.
'Distasteful': Crown hits back at suggestion case is 'MeToo fest'
The prosecutor says the evidence showed a clear 'pattern of behaviour' by the defendant.
Waihi Beach floods: What went wrong?
Flash floods ripped through the seaside town of Waihī Beach on May 29.
Pole mystery deepens: 'The more I look at it, the more random it’s starting to look'
'Is this a sign?' Teacher tosses up what to do with pole someone cemented in her driveway.
Sonya Bateson: Our city centre is grim. We need change, progress and personality
Opinion: The chance to build something great is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
ATM machine stolen from 1938 phone box in Tairua
Thieves have stolen an ATM machine and destroyed the historic phone box it was housed in.
'Feeling of desperation': Bad weather pours cold water on Coromandel economy
Coromandel has seen the biggest drop in visitor spending of any tourism region.
'Career highlight': Rotorua boy to sing national anthem at Bledisloe Cup
Samuel Armstrong will perform in front of a sold-out crowd of approximately 80,000.