Government targets drink-drivers with 3.3 million breath tests a year
Kirkpatrick supports crackdown to make roads safer, citing personal loss to drink-driving
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Top jockey caught with cocaine in his system claims he mistakenly ingested it in a drink
The A-class jockey has now been given his second ban from the sport since 2021.
Police arrest 18yo for allegedly ramming cop car with ute at Hamilton ‘invasion’ boy racer event
Over 1000 people gathered on Saturday night. They shot fireworks at officers.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
Why tractor fans should head to Southland – Kem Ormond
OPINION: This vintage tractor museum will put Thornbury on the map.
Driver admits fatally injuring motorcyclist
A driver has admitted his carelessness caused the death of a motorcyclist.
'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmers
There have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.
$22m wharf upgrade set to go ahead
A $21.95 million Coromandel wharf upgrade is set to go ahead.
Hawke's Bay schools bow out of national First XVs rugby early
Both the Napier and Hastings boys' high schools were beaten in regional quarter-finals.
Neil Volzke: How your rates are connected to your property valuation
OPINION: Property valuations affect your rates bill but don't increase a council's income.
A2 Milk disappoints, despite 7.7% lift in profit
A2 Milk's share price just got slammed, despite reporting a strong annual result.
'Heaven watching over us': Family escape uninjured after tree falls on ute on expressway
'It got closer to the ground. By then it was too late, we were pretty much underneath it.'
Kiwi sculptures to pop up along coastal cycleway
Artists are invited to design a kiwi to help the conservation of NZ's native bird.
From clearing cyclone-hit homes to rescue missions: Hastings Civic Honours winners
One voluntary group has so far cleaned up 150 silt-ridden homes and properties.
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Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Strong wind gusts and downpours hit Whanganui
“The mountainous areas will very likely see some snow."
Safety of new Cambridge roundabout raises debate
Council-commissioned post-construction audit gives thumbs-up to contentious roundabout.
Unusual cloud formation a lenticular cloud rather than an alien visitation
An unusual cloud formation sparked some concern among Taranaki residents.
Special Hastings screening of new movie
Bookworm stars Elijah Wood and was produced by Emma Slade of Hawke's Bay.
The future of meat with Anne-Marie Roerink on The Country
Phil Duncan, Anne-Marie Roerink, Tom O'Sullivan, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale.
One person in serious condition after water tanker rolls
One patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
'Perfect storm': The multiple origins of a boutique dairy company's closure
'Predatory pricing', customer payment lag, and a rent increase all hit Origin Earth hard.
'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency department
The minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.
Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car
A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.
Waka honours Hawke's Bay sporting identity
A new waka has been named after the late Pat 'Bobo' Benson.
Former political figure accused of indecent assault
The person in question has ongoing name suppression, but is not a sitting MP.
Man in custody after Pāpāmoa police chase
Police pursued a car in Pāpāmoa after the driver allegedly failed to pull over.
Landmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accident
Grant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.
Leopard seal basks on Napier beach as August temperature record broken
However, a southerly change is well and truly on its way to chill the region.
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Major environmental damage: Invasive sea spurge plant discovered in Northland
Sea spurge has been discovered on Ninety Mile Beach - here's what you can do to help.
Watch: Hayden Wilde left miffed by rival's celebration in latest showdown
History repeated for the Olympic silver medallist after having to settle for second.
A2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharply
The infant formula company has lifted its annual net profit.
Taniwha earn convincing win over Manawatū Turbos
Northland will take on the Magpies in Napier next.