Emergency motel issues 'significantly worse' if contracts end now – Ministry
The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.
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Opinion: 'Death by 1000 cuts to Te Tiriti o Waitangi' - Hūhana Lyndon, Green MP
OPINION: When an apology is at odds with actions, then those words are empty.
Napier City Rovers' sights on National League glory
With three rounds to go, team remain in the hunt for grand final spot.
Northland beach town to get another 380 houses with The Rise development
Mangawhai's population has doubled in the last 10 years, with more new homes coming.
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
Kiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UK
Allegations - raised after former student’s suicide - relate to a former Murupara teacher.
'Forever in our hearts': Victims of bus, truck crash near Marton named by police
'His journey was just beginning as it is for so many of us.'
Young cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeks
The 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.
Teen who OD'd was sent home, parents told to 'keep an eye on her' as crisis team unavailable
Ataria Heta later died of a suspected suicide. Her family want more help for teens.
On the road again! Join us for the Great NZ Road Trip
We're celebrating the best of New Zealand as we head into the 2024-25 summer.
'I'm still scared': Hospitalised bottle store worker still fearful after violent burglary
'It’s been nearly a year and I still feel uncomfortable. I want to forget about it all.'
Plan to turn showgrounds land, and some homes, into floodway to protect Wairoa
A plan has been devised to unleash the Wairoa River during heavy rain with a new floodway.
How this month's Waikato roadworks could affect you
Full closures on SH1 Ngāruawāhia this month; expect delays and detours.
'Nightmare': Dave Letele says foodbank won’t last to Christmas after tonnes of meat destroyed
'It’s like the last straw to break my back ... It's like a kick in the guts.'
Police Commissioner's secret call with Brian Tamaki revealed at lockdown breach trial
Coster offered masks for Tamaki's protest, warned of backlash if rules were broken.
Mural magic: Kiwi artists bring life to Gisborne's city centre
Residents 'spruce up' the city’s derelict spaces with paint and scrubbing brushes.
Could this plant be the next coffee alternative?
If everything goes to plan Zoffee should be on the shelves within 18 to 24 months.
Waihirere Domain revamp: Pool removal and new facilities ahead
New Waihirere Domain plan includes improved facilities; pool removal set for months.
Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite
A tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal
Feedback sought on alcohol-free area in the Mount
The temporary alcohol-free area was first introduced in December 2018.
Trio who allegedly left man for dead on the side of Waikato road can be named
The fourth accused has two weeks to decide whether his name will be kept secret.
Fonterra now strong enough to make capital return aside from consumer business sale: new report
Balance sheet also supports increased dividend target says Northington Partners.
Chat, cans and chips on The Country
Raymond Bowan, Todd Muller, Jason Herrick, Greg Menzies, Greg Millar, T Martin, Rick Ladd.
'Where we’ve always wanted to be': $10.5m supermarket opens in Pāpāmoa
The supermarket owner's daughter played a special role at the official opening.
Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.
New $20m rescue helicopter to boost Hawke’s Bay's lifesaving missions
Aircraft ordered and due to arrive and begin operating in September 2026.
Napier man challenges insurer over flood hazard maps, gets premium discount
Call for greater transparency on where insurers get their information from.
'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermen
A fisherman spotted a 'big splash' about 3km from his boat on Saturday.
More than 500 new homes planned for Hastings suburb
Two businessmen, a commentator and a horticulturist team up for a bold plan in Flaxmere.
$3 billion deal: 'Significant' implications for Fonterra
Independent bank cites potential financial consequences as well as benefits.
'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crash
The teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.
NZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZ
Sentiment in the agriculture sector has improved since mid-2023.
One region pushing 30C: Widespread warm temperatures forecast this week
The whole of New Zealand is in for some abnormal spring warmth toward the end of the week.