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Lower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.
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Post-match mayhem: Nudity, broken bottles and vomit at hotel after Chiefs loss
Chiefs management 'confident our people were not involved' - reports.
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
Wet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force winds
Rain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.
Covid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one go
Given the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.
Convicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new charges
A convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges
NZ and France to co-chair Christchurch Call leaders' summit
Jacinda Ardern, Emmanuel Macron to co-chair May 15 summit on 2nd anniversary of the Call.
Heavy rain but temperatures will be warm for most of country
Temperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.
US joins Christchurch Call to fight violent and extreme online content
The United States has joined the Christchurch Call to Action after years of holding back.
Fatal crash: One dead after Mid Canterbury crash
One person has died in a crash near Methven in Mid Canterbury
Mother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South Island
The sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.
Treasure trove of rare books for sale
A collection of rare, antique books discovered in a South Island home is up for sale.
Man jailed over US polo star spa death at mansion gets rehab approved
Joe McGirr was jailed for perverting the course of justice.
Three arrests follow assaults after King Cobras-linked addresses targeted
A Merivale address was also raided.
Quakes, terror attacks: Honours ceremony acknowledges Canterbury cop's work
Canterbury's top cop will receive New Year's Honour today at investiture ceremony
13-year-old reported missing in Christchurch found
'Jordan's loved ones are very concerned for his wellbeing.'
Christchurch incident: Man in court on violence, weapons and drug charges
A man at the centre of an armed police call out in Christchurch has appeared in court
'Adventurous soul': Climber who died on Mt Taranaki had just become a father
Two Christchurch-based climbers died in Tuesday's double tragedy.
Taranaki double tragedy: Climbers' bodies recovered from mountain
Bodies of two climbers who died on Mt Taranaki yesterday have been recovered.
No bull: Animal escapes saleyards, wanders 6km to suburban park
Police are waiting for Animal Control to arrive.
Otago fog disrupts flights, boats
An Air New Zealand spokesman said about 60 passengers were affected.
4 out of every 10 tourism jobs lost in past year- survey
The Lower South Island saw the biggest workforce drop, down 53 per cent.
Helicopter called in to help 'significant' burn-off in North Canterbury
More than a dozen 111 calls have been made to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Artwork given in support of saving NG building up for auction
The late Ralph Hotere gifted 'Hang in There Mate' to the Madras St building's owners.
'Unexplained death': Detectives launch probe after man found in Christchurch flat
Emergency services rushed to a Christchurch address this afternoon.
Gloriavale: Authorities on site at West Coast community
Sources have told the Herald children between the ages of 5 and 16 are being interviewed.
Person dead after two-vehicle crash in North Canterbury
Diversions will be in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Urine, food smeared on floor: St John ambulance station trashed
St John believes the break-in happened sometime overnight on Sunday
Pasifika Air: Mike Pero's airline set to take off to Cook Islands this year
Pero said he is determined to get the airline running.
Four new MIQ Covid cases, Cook Islands bubble update later today
Will there be any cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today?
'We lost everything': Woman details desperate efforts to save pets in Canterbury fire
The family was on an outing when the fire broke out.
Violent attack: Woman charged after man seriously injured near Methven
Man airlifted to hospital after incident in Mid Canterbury.
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