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Shipping companies asked to service the Chatham Islands
Current ship supplying the Chatham Islands, The Southern Tiare, is at the end of its life.
NZ Defence Force: 200 civilian staff opt for voluntary redundancy
Staff "utterly shocked" at news and say security at NZ's borders could be threatened.
Northern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL Championship
Whangārei’s Northern Swords campaign proved to be a significant success at tournament.
'My life was a lie': Paedophile teacher's shocking admission
One of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole for a second time.
RMA will be axed and replaced with two new laws
The Government has revealed its plans for a permanent replacement to the RMA.
'Flames coming out the windows': Gisborne family escape flames in house fire
A woman and four children escaped injury when their home went up in flames on Thursday.
Should we tip hospo staff in New Zealand?
Some restaurant owners and staff believed it was time Kiwis were a bit more generous.
From Lower Hutt to Mars: The Kiwi superconductor destined for space mission
Powerful superconductor electric rocket thruster being built in a Wellington shed.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'
Area chosen for hydrogen-natural gas blend pilot
Firstgas is working with up to 15 households for the pilot.
Hazard mapping has ‘chilling effect’ on property market
Residents say proposed controversial maps 'essentially rendered our property uninsurable'.
Strong winds forecast in Auckland this afternoon
Trucks and motorcycles are advised to avoid the Harbour Bridge late this afternoon.
The biggest rugby stage: Hawke’s Bay Tui get a game at Eden Park to finish their season
The Tui have staved off relegation, so can they cause an upset on the big stage?
Head greenkeeper Brown top qualifies at Poverty Bay Open
'Course record' 68 in opening round sets the pace on day 1.
'Valuable': The niche meat products experiencing strong growth
Red meat exports have struggled over the last year due to softer demand from China.
'Strange and suspicious': Man arrested after allegedly exposing himself to schoolkid
The incident happened around school drop-off time.
Abuse in state care apology feels rushed, venue convenient for politicians
The Government is 'creating more harm' with its plan to limit the number of attendees.
Watch: Chocolate heaven! Lindt opens first New Zealand store
The shop is in Auckland’s new Mānawa Bay Premium Outlet Centre.
'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penalties
Victim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.
Homage to a legend: New mural takes shape in Rotorua CBD
Taumata Solomon pays homage to kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai.
Fiji coup leader granted presidential pardon
George Speight served more than 20 years of a lifetime sentence.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on TikTok fame and reaching New Zealanders online
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talks social media with Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills. Video / Mark Mitchell
The team trying to protect youngsters from sexual assault
Tauranga City rolls out child protection prevention programme We Can Keep Safe
Murder charge laid after man dies in Levin
Emergency services were called to a property about 10.10pm.
The bicultural history of Tāmaki Makaurau in poster displays
28 Posters in Lorne Street with stay on display for another week.
'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six months
Road rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.
Passenger critically injured in road-rage stabbing after apparent dispute over loud music
Two cars were stopped at the red lights when a person got out and stabbed another man.
Jobseeker benefits and gang patch ban | Focus Morning Bulletin September 20, 2024
New jobseeker benefit forecasts revealed, bill to ban gang patches passes its third reading and air strikes in Lebanon after deadly device attacks.
'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out
Three local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.
Is Aotearoa on track for a million te reo speakers by 2040?
Current trends suggest one million people will speak te reo in 15 years' time.
Patient strangles healthcare worker in hospital ward; investigation launched
Security staff intervened in a “timely manner”, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora says.
Bluebridge ferry towed into Wellington after losing power, drifting in Cook Strait
There were 88 people on board at the time.