Grieving father's heartbreak: Boy's aunt unable to attend funeral
The ministry's exemption system didn't allow for extended family, a grieving dad says.
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Inside the Te Awamutu cluster - epicentre of the Waikato spread
As Delta spreads to the Waikato, we look closer at cases rising in Te Awamutu.
Delta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latest
There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
Live: Locals call for lockdown in Northland after positive Covid cases
National health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.
Delta in the South Island: Hopes first case will boost jab rates
Sudden case a 'kick up the backside' for Mainlanders.
Blenheim residents urged to get tested, as new locations of interest released
New locations released last night include flights, shops, and service stations
Mainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airports
People are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.
$25.9m for Ngāi Tahu to help reduce number of young Māori in state care
In the last year, around 68 per cent of young people in Oranga Tamariki care were Māori.
Covid pair's Northland trip: 'Compelling' reasons needed to reveal women's names
NZ law expert says media have to be very careful if they choose to name Northland women.
Auckland sex workers caught at Blenheim motel appear in court
Two women have been charged with failing to comply with the current Health Order.
Auckland sex workers caught at Blenheim motel, refuse to provide details
Two sex workers have been caught in Blenheim after leaving Auckland without exemptions.
Businesswoman flew from Auckland to Blenheim for property appraisal
Police have summonsed her to court for breaching Covid travel restrictions.
Tools from 1800's proof of small Maori settlement in Marlborough bay
Tools that have been found were dated to the late 1800's.
MPI raids multiple properties over 'highly organised' black market crayfish ring
About 80 fishery officers searched eight East Coast homes with police in support.
Wintry weather set to replace warm spell
Whanganui was 6C above its normal temperature for this time of year on Friday.
Rates jump by more than 10 per cent for some as land values soar
Land values rose by about 25 per cent in Marlborough between 2017 and 2020.
The South Aucklander using the arts to inspire rangatahi
Sheldon Rua doesn't see dancing or poetry as a hobby, but a vessel for change.
Marlborough in race against time as more heavy rain on the way
Engineers scramble to fix broken stopbanks before another round of downpours hits.
State highways still closed after flooding, slips
The NZTA says workers will be out first thing this morning.
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
'Rust orange': Trucking company fined after contaminating creek
Broadbridge Transport was fined $15,000, with 90 per cent paid to the council
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.
Reported hit-and-runs tripled since 2016
Philippa Hyndman is still experiencing pain from injuries in a hit-and-run in 2017.
'Heartbreak, immense pain': Tongan tributes pour in for alleged stabbing victim
Hiko Lynch was allegedly murdered in Blenheim just after 3am on Sunday.
'Seriously remorseful': Rebels gang boss defends Blenheim murder accused
A gang boss has told how two murder accused are regular churchgoers who are 'remorseful'.
Blenheim stabbing: Two men accused of murder due in court as family mourn
Man allegedly murdered in Blenheim during violent fracas after bar closing is identified.
Homicide outside Blenheim bar: Ten arrested after fatal stabbing
Ten people have been arrested.
One dead, two seriously injured in multiple stabbings near popular Blenheim bar
Witness: 'There was a large presence of motorcycle gang members.'
Permit for freedom camping at popular whitebaiting spot could be scrapped
About 2680 people camped at the spot last summer.
Heritage buildings need 'significant' help, say historians
Blenheim's high-profile museum could be a "death trap" in an earthquake.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Seafood industry in top of South Island needs hundreds of workers
A campaign has been launched to fill the roles.
Firefighters battle early morning Blenheim blaze, cause unknown
The blaze broke out in a block on Pitchill St about 2.30am.