Splash Planet pulling the plug early to cover costs
Visitor numbers to the water park are down more than 15,000 on the previous season.
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Three burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reported
Police said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.
Afternoon quiz: What is the title of Adele’s debut album?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Gisborne team go green at Trolley Grand Prix
Members of The Broccoli Boys danced and drove in giant broccoli costumes.
Largest-ever NZ airport cocaine bust uncovers 100kg smuggled in luggage
Cocaine amounts seized in Auckland have been increasing: 183kg found this year alone.
'Don't eat them': Urgent recall on popular chicken nuggets after rubber contamination fear
NZ Food Safety has warned shoppers not to eat the nuggets.
‘Execution’ or self-defence? Jury watches CCTV footage of Queen St killing
The killing was caught on 'crystal clear' CCTV footage.
Concern for missing Rotorua man: Police appeal for sightings
He was last seen on February 9 in Rotorua's Hamurana area.
AI tool used to help with Gisborne’s woody debris problem
GDC has used AI to help get on top of the woody debris issue impacting Tairāwhiti.
‘Absolutely fizzing’: Junior clubbies ready for Oceans 25
More than 50 Gisborne surf lifesavers flying club flags at national under-14 carnival
$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint project
Plans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.
The Country: Winston Peters on the Paris Agreement
Winston Peters, Bruce Cotterill, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, and Phil Duncan.
Manurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on sword
The failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.
Fresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his children
The father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.
‘More questions than answers’: NZ MP on Cook Islands China controversy
Protesters opposed Brown’s China deal, citing lack of consultation.
Return of the Tri - athletes from 15 countries race their way to Napier
The World Cup event on Sunday is part of the second Napier Triathlon Festival.
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
NZ Herald Live: Inquiry into the protection of personal information
Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will speak to the media about the inquiry's findings.
Treaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policy
Potaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'
Labour condemns Govt 'covering up' bootcamp re-offending as speculation swirls
PM Christopher Luxon defends the level of detail that's being released.
Road workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby on board
Police have thanked the crew for their 'vigilant reporting'.
Wellington boosts pride events security after Destiny Church protest
Security teams will be on standby to prevent disruptions.
Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation
It says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.
Public Service boss mulls axing govt departments, PM reacts
Public Service Commissioner considers culling entities to tackle double-ups, waste.
Historic Hastings church hall columns up for grabs
The columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.
‘Unusual demand’: Hospital urges non-urgent cases to seek alternatives
Christchurch ED urges non-urgent cases to seek care elsewhere due to high demand.
Auckland sex offender appeals convictions after sex with 13-year-old
He was convicted of three charges related to having sex with a minor.
Thousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate efforts
Fonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.
Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Podium for Gooch at Ministocks in Paradise
Ready for the Aussies after top three finish at Rotorua meeting
Police Minister ‘very willing’ to explore new offence for protests outside private residences
The Justice Minister says these kinds of protests are becoming more frequent.
Man charged with murder after fatal assault near park
Homicide investigation was launched after the man died in Hawke’s Bay Hospital on Sunday.
Rihanna? Guns N’ Roses? Katy Perry? Eminem? Concert venue's public poll to help it find next big act
'It will help us target our efforts in terms of bringing artists to Hawke’s Bay.'
Israeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning
'Gates Of Hell': Netanyahu's Big Threat To Hamas; Vows To 'Finish Iran Job' Amid Nuclear Tensions.