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Plumes of black smoke billowing into the air could be seen from the Southern Motorway.
Fire breaks out at Takanini recycling facility
There has been a big fire break out at a Takanini recycling facility. Video / Supplied
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New Zealand again saw one of its hottest years on the books in 2024.
Woman, 30, arrested in Huntly in relation to alleged shoplifting across Waikato and Counties Manukau
She faces 15 shoplifting charges, after a further 11 charges were laid yesterday.
Migrant worker left in coma from scissor lift fall dies
WorkSafe has launched an investigation into SD Aluminium in Auckland.
Trafford, Ellison lead points charge at Mahia New Year tourney
Boss of the Moss titles up for grabs at Full Send event
Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes
Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.
Track closure on Mauao next week
A popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.
Cyclist seriously injured in Far North collision
Cyclist seriously injured in Kerikeri crash; expect delays on Waipapa Rd.
Witnesses sought after alleged murderer drives child's body to police station
A 37-year-old man appeared in court on Monday charged with murder.
'Really upset': Council removes tree branch to stop rope swinging at popular waterfall
'My children jumped from the rope all the time and I have never been worried.'
Recalled bathroom heaters linked to two house fires
Fire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.
Police name child, adult killed in SH1 crash
A 2-year-old and 38-year-old from Auckland died in a crash at Mangaweka.
CBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think
'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.
‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s Bay
You'll still need a permit to light fires in most parts of the Bay.
‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chat
Mother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.
Ten whales stranded at Farewell Spit, rescue underway
Eight of ten stranded pilot whales alive; signs of previous beaching visible.
‘Inundated’: Over 20k submissions flood Parliament deadline
Calls grow to extend Treaty Bill submission deadline amid tech issues.
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‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
Two-vehicle crash on SH1, Waikato
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Waikato this morning at about 5.30am. Video / Supplied
Their boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to class
The Astill's 22-seater bus to Hastings already has 19 students booked for the ride.
Health NZ proposes cut to Napier’s overnight urgent care services
A confidential briefing note says the changes could occur by March 2025.
Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Editorial: Answers needed over cuts to children’s service providers
Minister and Oranga Tamariki must prove children won't be the victims again.
Letters: Cheap food for school children could be false economy
OPINION: 'Now many New Zealanders exist on over processed ‘junk’ food'.
'Don't be like the US,' Columbine victim's father warns as NZ Govt looks to alter gun laws
A father who lost his son in the Columbine school massacre 25 years ago has a warning.
The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak
'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'
Charlotte Paul: Where do we go now with puberty blockers?
OPINION: New prescribing of puberty blockers for children has increased sharply.
Morning quiz: How many times has the Mona Lisa been stolen?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Clone wars: The new age of online scamming
'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'
The vanished
62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak. Video / George Heard
1886 chaff cutter restored to its former glory
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