Fireworks display faces skyrocketing cost increases
Rising transport costs have a lot to do with the need for a boost to the fireworks budget.
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1824 battle of Te Pakake Pā recognised with new highway sculpture
The sculpture symbolises the connections and partnerships that bind people together.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
Fears for safety as live shotgun cartridges again found by recycling sorters
Recycling is sorted by hand, by real people, manager says.
Former Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top role
Moana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.
Tandem triathletes: Nurse's act of generosity for ex-colleague with macular degeneration
'It’s opened up the world again for me,' Rachel Black says.
'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centre
Central government directs councils to get back to core business.
Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'
Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.
Drunken behaviour frustrates Waikato police
Police say they are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder.
Rural school marks major milestone
Oropi School is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October.
Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
Wet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animals
Some parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.
Police dog allegedly choked unconscious during 'dangerous' incident in Avondale
The man's bid to evade police ended soon after his car became stuck on train tracks.
Fresh vege surplus challenges asparagus growers as season begins
Asparagus Growers Council thinks prices will come down as production ramps up.
Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roof
A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Fishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marina
The skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.
Shot fired on Napier nightclub street: Five people charged
Four of the nine people taken into custody had been released without charge.
'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built
'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'
Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.
Rotorua Lotto player strikes it lucky - was it you?
The win follows two big Bay of Plenty wins last week.
Navy life means touring the world
Whangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.
Wind, rain and snow: More messy spring weather to hit NZ this week
Rainy fronts are set to sweep over NZ this week, with gale-strength winds possible.
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
Harry and Kowhai the assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a much-needed bond between the two and allows his parents to relax. Video / Tom Eley
Hikurangi Subduction Zone: Undersea landslides off Hawke’s Bay point to past mega-quakes
Scientists reveal new evidence showing how sudden, huge quakes can strike off Hawke's Bay.
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
Premium Painting Solutions' tip-top painting
Premium Painting Solutions’ work on this complex new-build in Maunu, Whangarei, helped it win the supreme 2024 Master Painter of the Year title.
Under-fire police boss to take up 'temporary opportunity' after bullying ruling
The IPCA said Bruce Bird's management style was 'no longer acceptable' for the police.