Fonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas use by 38%
The conversions are at Edgecumbe and Fonterra’s Whareroa site in Taranaki.
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Farmer denies charges of failing to fix illegal earthworks
Colin Boyd argued that Taranaki Regional Council now agreed he had not altered a stream.
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The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.
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Auckland Hospital's main building is still without hot water and Winston Peters defends comments he made in Parliament about immigrants. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Joy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviour
There were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.
'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
A senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.
Arrests made following a fleeing driver incident across Auckland
Police helicopter and dog units pursued offenders who fled on foot following a fleeing driver incident throughout Auckland City. Video / Hayden Woodward
Four helicopters join battle to control 120ha blaze near Tiwai Point
No structures are affected, but people should avoid the area.
‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade complete
Historic Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.
Five Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife left
The group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.
'Marae on air': Tributes flow for Papa Ruru, the unsung radio hero
George (Hori) Bennett, aka Papa Ruru, from Rotorua was described as an unsung radio hero.
'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of Tauranga
Tauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.
‘Perfect storm‘: What Wellington’s Crown observer said in his first report
Observer surprised the council hasn't totally wilted under the pressure it's facing.
'Pretty cool': Couple vying for Northern Young Farmer title
Kate Hawkings and Daniel Richards go head-to-head in first regional final of the season.
Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill
'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'
Charter schools, structured learning and new lunches: What’s changing for schools this year
Charter schools are reopening, with seven new schools set to open this term.
East Coast supporting Wairoa-based Pork Pie Charity team
Vaughan and Erin McNabb are on track to smash their charity target in their red Mini.
Summer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plants
Thousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.
Kea Kids: Rockin’ retro kids get cool rockabilly makeovers
Reporter Finlay is hanging with the Beauty School Dropouts at Kumeū Hot Rod Festival, where these rockabilly makeup artists are serving old school glam to the children.
'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changes
Minister says there was a miscommunication between officials.
Letters: Why increase speed limits when road toll reducing?
OPINION: 'Do we want to see an increase in those grim white crosses.'
Morning quiz: Which political party did Winston Peters leave to form NZ First?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
KiwiRail board exodus: Resignation letters released after Govt watchdog intervenes
A board exodus followed the mega-ferry fallout, the Aratere grounding and a sharp warning.
Roads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concerns
Speed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.
Editorial: Health worker shortages and cuts putting NZ mums and babies at risk
Opinion: Exclusive Herald report paints sobering picture of maternal health in NZ.
Kiwi found dead in Northland DoC trap
A woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.
'It's not going to work, mate': Seymour wants bank capital rules reversed
The Associate Finance Minister has revived a years-long debate about banking regulation.
Medical imaging now more accessible in Bay of Plenty
A new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.
Luca Fairgray trial: Court hears testimony from defendant
Auckland District Court hears testimony from defendant charged with sexual conduct with minor.
'Callous and unprovoked': Man arrested after stabbing in Palmerston North park
A 25-year-old man is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court.
Customs officers seize $1.6m worth of meth at Auckland Airport
A Dutch national has been sentenced in the Manukau District Court over the incident.
Auckland Hospital faces 10-hour water shutdown for urgent repairs
Water will be off in building 32, which includes operating theatres, from 6pm.
Police investigate threatening social media message after ‘genocide hotline’ launched
The campaign was launched for the public to report sightings of Israeli soldiers.