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Taranaki eruption risk could isolate 5000 farms, study warns
There's a 30 to 50% chance of Taranaki Maunga erupting in the next 50 years.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

Matakanui Station wins top honour at Otago farm environment awards
Environmental stewardship and community involvement helped the Patersons take the title.
Car news and advice


What is the future of the unexceptional car?
The Festival of the Unexceptional returns for 2025, but what does the future hold?

Legendary Lotus 97T returns to celebrate Ayrton Senna’s first F1 victory
The legendary car will be driven by Senna's nephew, Bruno, at the Estoril circuit in April

Kahn and Chelsea Truck Co. team up for Defender 90 Concept 001
Defender 90 not in-your-face enough for you? The Concept 001 will fix that.
OneRoof property news

Singing agent hits a high note and sells Auckland’s iconic 80s castle
Kitty Long promoted her listing on TV with a rendition of You Raise Me Up.

Kāinga Ora's $4m waterfront sell-off: State homes overlooking Ōrākei Basin up for grabs
Government agency ramps up sale of state homes in posh suburbs.

Mansion on elite street sells for more than $20m - ‘we had people lining up outside the door’
More than 20 wealthy buyers showed interest in Auckland trophy home.
More Kapiti news

How a Kāpiti environmental project became a model for iwi collaboration
More than 22,000 riparian plants and 100,000 natives planted in Waikanae River catchment.

'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.

Gisborne clubbies gearing up for Whangamatā Classic
World champion Irving is leading Gisborne's charge at the Classic.

'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinic
A modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.

'He would have mowed down a lot of kids': Mother's fears after driver ploughs through primary school
'Had it been 10 minutes later, he would have mowed down a lot of kids.'

Fleeing driver ploughs through school grounds
The driver crashed through the gates and then continued across the grounds.

Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.

Paraparaumu student’s design shines in fashion competition
Molly McGregor's design will be showcased at the Whitecliff College Graduate Showcase.

Artist tackles water quality issues with stunning mural
Drab alleyway gets splash of colour and a message on water quality.

Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'
A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.

Unauthorised deposit: Car smashes through front window of bank
Police said no injuries have been reported.

Cause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknown
Tests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.

'Devastating': Home engulfed in flames north of Wellington
Emergency services attending blaze at Paraparaumu Beach property.