Port Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report reveals
Blaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.
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Chefs showcase rescued food at KiwiHarvest celebration lunch
After saving 13 million kg of food, celebrity chefs cooked at the 13 Million Thanks event.
'Make a big difference': Meals on Wheels needs more volunteers in Hawke's Bay
'They’re full of stories, things from their past. It's a real buzz.'
Watch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocks
One patient was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a moderate condition.
The 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee
'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'
Meet pilots, view aircraft at Rotorua Airport open day
There will be aircraft to see, flights to buy, exhibitions to see and pilots to meet.
Hinewai Ormsby: Here are HB Regional Council's flood protection priorities
OPINION: Wairoa River bar work and installing river-monitoring cameras are a priority.
'Voice in a million' silenced after cancer battle
Legendary singer Eddie Low had a voice like no other.
What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
Cooking skills added to community work sentences
Offenders in Whangārei enjoy learning how to cook.
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Ōmarunui Landfill to accept 4000 tonnes of Wairoa's rubbish annually
'We’re very grateful because we found ourselves in a corner.'
Riverbank repairs post-Gabrielle taking shape in Gisborne
Gisborne council contractors have been hard at it repairing the city's riverbanks.
Council offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supply
Project Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.
New director aims for 45,000 visitors, 90% community satisfaction at Tairāwhiti Museum
Tairāwhiti Museum director Tapunga Nepe highlights priorities for community engagement.
Aurora leadership programme celebrates achievements of 40 students in Gisborne
More than 90 parents gathered with students to celebrate Aurora leadership programme.
Windows smashed at Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club
Vandals used stones to break windows at Waikanae SLSC on Saturday night.
Oranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegations
Daughter reports mother: The trial reveals years of alleged violence against children.
Former councillor calls Ngati Porou's roading authority plan 'quite ridiculous'
Burdett says the council and NZTA are doing a 'pretty good job' in roading.
News briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelics
News snippets from the Far North
Surf life saving coaches Gavin and Wilson are recognised nationally
Gisborne surf lifeguards Edan Wilson and Jack Gavin have been recognised nationally.
Gisborne district 'better prepared' for future floods after severe weather events of 2018-24
External review of manual points to better preparedness for future floods in Tairāwhiti.
Homicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injured
Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.
'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaults
The offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
Jury duty: 85-year-old Ian is turning batteries into gold
Ian Jury, 85, recycles batteries, donating over $47,000 to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter.
RNZ cancels release of podcast episode featuring ex-minister Kiri Allan
The public broadcaster had promoted the episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa.
Welcome Bay house fire: Neighbours advised to close windows
A fire at an unoccupied house in Welcome Bay.
Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
From Mayfair to Malfroy: Rotorua gets its own Monopoly board
Which attractions, landmarks, geothermal wonders and businesses will feature on the board?
Roundabout 'one of the best things to happen in our community'
A wheelchair user says the new roundabout on Welcome Bay Rd is 'amazing'.
Winter farming challenges with Sam Whitelock and Paul Walker
Two Farmstrong ambassadors shelter from the rain for a yarn about the winter slog.
'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safe
Kerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.
Mark Cameron talks rural mental health on The Country
Mark Cameron, Levi Lanauze, Emma Higgins, Mary van Andel, Phil Duncan.