Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill
The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Bay in a flap: Tui to play curtain-raiser for Magpies - huge crowd expected
The Tui open their 2024 NPC women's rugby campaign at McLean Park - Home of the Magpies.
'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.
Couple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of children
The couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.
Heads up: Major roadworks on the horizon for Raumati Rd
The repair work will take place in spring and will involve stop/go traffic management.
Waikato Rugby lends Christian Leali’ifano to injury-hit Auckland squad
Auckland Rugby thanks Waikato Rugby for loaning Leali'ifano amid injury woes.
Self-titled 'father of colostrum' back in dairy industry after jail spell for fraud
Terevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
The Country: Chris Brandolino on Niwa’s supercomputer
Chris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum.
New record on the cards as warm weather approaches
Warm air could see Hawke's Bay break a 1973 weather record on Sunday.
Rotorua Business Award finalists announced
'The number and quality of entries have blown everyone away', says business leader.
Writing was 'one of my weaker areas' says 16-year-old author of three books
“I just want to inspire youth to know they can do anything possible no matter what."
Synlait and a2 Milk resolve contract disputes
A2 Milk will make a one-off payment to Synlait of $24.75 million.
New active vent discovered on Whakaari/White Island
Recent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.
‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori ward
Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.
'A bit of glitz and glamour': Harcourts Dancing for Hospice this weekend
The performance will take place at the Energy Events Centre to a crowd of 2000 people.
Alis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism
'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'
'The fistula patients will break your hearts': Napier doctor's lifesaving legacy lives on
About 60,000 women were treated during the Hamlins' lifetime.
Selling Tauranga houses 'for food'
Tremains is doing an initiative to 'Sell houses for food' to support local foodbanks.
The six-figure salaries Tauranga's new mayor and councillors will earn
Extra $25,900 pay justified by committee leadership roles.
RSE changes support the horticulture industry: HortNZ
HortNZ believes Government changes to the RSE scheme benefit the industry.
Showers hitting Whanganui this weekend
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'
Tiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goals
A new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.
Future entrepreneurs: Young Enterprise students showcasing products at market
Young Enterprise students prepare to sell their innovative products and services.
Arohanui Hospice seeks community feedback to shape future services
'Your input is vital to our success.'
61-year-old to defend powerlifting title. But what's giving her the jitters?
Karen Humphreys will represent NZ at the IPF powerlifting champs in South Africa.
‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned away
Employed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.
'On a mission for Māori': Boynton drives financial independence in 'Māori Millionaire' podcast
From broke uni student at 17 to finance podcast host and founder at 20.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
Study aims to understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammals
Taranaki Offshore Partnership will deploy detection devices in the South Taranaki Bight.
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
'She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell.'