Kaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement notice
The Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project.
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Whanganui artists win Supreme Award for sculpture
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Weather forces pause in search for overdue climbers on Mt Cook
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Authority seeks eyewitnesses after Air NZ mayday incident
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Charter boat mayhem: ‘Intoxicated' passengers escape charges after Viaduct arrests
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High nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residents
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Mass pilot whale stranding in Golden Bay
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Pharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah Fitt
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Kiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pills
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All poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak
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Govt wants users of new infrastructure squeezed before it opens its wallet
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Swimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beach
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The long-term Govt targets now 'at risk'; more job seeker support announced
Jobseeker benefit numbers threaten to derail Government’s long-term target.
'Mōrere is finally reawakened': Beloved hot springs to reopen after two years of closures
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Hawke’s Bay drought closer as 30C temperatures forecast
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Boy racer crackdown: 38 infringement notices, 11 vehicles ordered off road in Southland
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