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Stunning capture of Milky Way over Tongariro National Park
Photographer Larn Berge talks about his journey to take a 180-degree panorama of the Milky Way over the snowy caps of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngāuruhoe. Video / Larn Berge
Possum control providing 'stark' difference to Coromandel forests
DOC compared areas where 1080 has been used to those where it has not.
Police investigate incident at Brookfield service station
Police are investigating an incident at a Mobil station in Brookfield, Tauranga.
Readers' paradise at Rotary Book Fair
Te Awamutu Rotary Book Fair ultimate recycling fundraiser.
'We were absolutely forgotten about': Village's concern over stopbanks plan
Village worried it will be forgotten about while waiting for council decisions.
Man charged in relation to BOP death
A man has been charged in relation to the death of a person in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Wellington Water boss abruptly quits, stepping down from tomorrow
The board has announced Tonia Haskell is stepping down.
Threatened bird dies in dog attack in Rotorua
Rotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks.
Fifa's financial windfall for local football clubs
Women’s football is growing thanks to last year’s Women’s World Cup.
'Resurrecting an old practice': Locals petition for natural burial site
Nearly 400 people want the option in Rotorua.
Audrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questions
OPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.
Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies
The Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)
Artist wins high commendation with unique ribbed condom art
A Waikanae artist was awarded one of 10 highly commended prizes.
Momentum building for Dame Lisa Carrington and New Zealand women's kayaking team
Close to midnight tonight, Gisborne paddler Hoskin, Dame Lisa Carrington, of Ngati Porou descent, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan will contest the Paris Olympics K4 women’s final.
'That's 500 kilograms of muscle': Roaming stallions pose safety risk
“Stallions will rip through fences and ropes and everything else to get what they want."
Waikanae power couple brings Banksy’s artistic revolution to Wellington
The exhibition features the largest collection of Banksy artwork.
More than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zones
Education Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.
Is this Auckland's unruliest motel? Police called to Epsom motel 163 times in a year
Family harm, bail breaches, assault, theft and disorder are the norm.
Key route: SH1-SH29 intersection work 'on track'
NZTA Waka Kotahi on track to finish the work in mid to late 2025.
Scottish shearer shatters Sacha Bond's world record
Shearing at Trefranck Farm in Cornwall, 51-year-old Una Cameron set a new world record.
New council water companies to access cheap borrowing
Simeon Brown has announced the next steps for replacing three waters.
Hawke’s Bay’s top first XV teams tune up for the business end of the season
Challenges still for first XVs, sub unions and Māori rugby.
Brassed: Town discovers surprise contamination source
Residents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.
'Year-round, rain or shine': World class facility hosting NZ Men's A squad
Unique 'glasshouse' cricket pitches offer world class training.
Coastal Cannibals examines the intersection of economic development and its impact on mana whenua
Thesis received the 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Best Thesis Award.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
Magpies named for Sunday, but Thompson arrival awaited
The Magpies front row has Super Rugby and international players to burn.
Coromandel player strikes gold with Lotto $26k
Powerball will jackpot to $44 million for Saturday’s draw.
'We have to be extremely disciplined if we are going to hit our budget.'
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that the public sector is being told to act with caution. Video / Newstalk ZB
Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip
Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.
Public sector cuts and food costs hurting kids' diets | Morning Bulletin August 8, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Public sector cuts top $58m, investigation against Casketeers' star dropped and food costs hurting kids' diets. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
'Restraint and moderation': Willis says no urgent need for pay rises for public servants
It comes after she warned most government departments not to expect cost pressure top-ups.