Ravensdown secures safety of chimney stacks after fire
The landmark red and white chimneys at Awatoto caught fire during demolition.
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Waimārama Beach vehicle ban extended until April 2025 after public consultation.
Community must splash the cash on swimming pontoon resource consent
Environmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.
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The drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.
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Luxon is in Apia for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
Samoan citizenship bill: Community gathers as bill unanimously passes second reading at Parliament
"This is a step forward for Pasifika justice."
Christopher Luxon speaks to media
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media from Samoa.
Show stunner in Hawke’s Bay: A&P Society's new format kicks off with sunny skies and big crowds
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ShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading efforts
The community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.
Weather warnings for North and South islands
Gusts up to 120km/h may hit parts of the lower North Island, heavy rain batters the south.
Keeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email says
Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.
Samoan community gathered at Parliament as Samoan Citizenship Bill passes second reading
Parliament has progressed a bill that, if eventually passed will restore the New Zealand citizen rights of thousands of Samoans. Video / Mark Mitchell
Familiar faces claim the red ribbons at Gisborne show shears
Gisborne Shearing and Woolhandling Championships held at Poverty Bay on Saturday.
Afternoon quiz: Mexico shares its longest land border with which US state?
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Watch: Family thrilled to have sold winning $30m Lotto ticket; prize still unclaimed
The owners of Albany Central Superette say the win is very exciting.
Man sought over fatal Onehunga bus stabbing jailed earlier this year for threatening to kill
He received a sentence of less than two years in May, and was released shortly after.
Yanfei Bao case: Open home held at scene of alleged murder, court hears
Home opened to clients four days after murder.
The Country: Todd McClay talks trade in Brazil
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Man spent night trapped under quad bike after crash
Man may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.
'A standout destination' Northland's unique attractions land it on Best of the World list
Northland named in National Geographic's 25 Best Places to Travel for its unique beauty.
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New Zealand consistently ranks among the most expensive countries to live.
The clue that Wellington's Crown observer was waiting in the wings in January
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‘Stinging’ criticism of OT's ‘failures’ in responding to claims of violence against children
“The situation left the children at serious risk."
Bombshell letter delays council decision on moving speedway from Western Springs
"We appear to have conflicting information," said acting Mayor Desley Simpson.
Onehunga homicide: Police hunt for suspect
Police release photos of suspect after passenger fatally stabbed on Auckland bus. Video / Carson Bluck
WorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed
40 net roles are proposed to be cut.
Seymour: Savings from school lunches means KidsCan lunches to be rolled out for Kiwi tiny tots at early childhood centres
The Ka Ako school lunch programme is expected to benefit 10,000 2 to 5-year-olds in 2025.
Owner 'shocked' multimillion-dollar property at centre of cannabis bust
Police take away plants, light fixtures and air filters from two properties.
Man not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's mother
The defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.
Audrey Young: Biggest losers – Andrew Bayly, Darleen Tana and Tory Whanau blow it
OPINION: Bayly can kiss goodbye to a second term as a minister.
Watch: Video shows Kiwi-national arrested for 'violent' disruption on transtasman flight
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Grill seekers: Alleged home burglars caught trying to sell BBQ
Two people were arrested at Dollar Dealers after they were confronted by police.
Unredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force worker
The Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.