
Government commits $36m to projects to enhance waterways
The projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.
The projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Alarming reports of drug reactions at New Year festivals
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
Fletcher's parents, brother, and sister have been in Gisborne since Tuesday.
The deluge flooded holiday hotspot Whangamatā.
Portaloos brought in for people shut outside of airport.
Rhythm & Vines festival ended overnight so airport was packed with revellers going home.
Wellington teen Fletcher Wong was a "dynamo both on the futsal court and football field".
The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
Campaign encourages young people to use condoms and "keep track of where you've tapped".
The drought classification, put in place in March, remains for Hawke's Bay.
Carl Shannon, 44, had drugs sent to a number of fake recipients, including "Helen Clark".
Both the helicopters were being used for agricultural spray operations at the time.
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William Sheridan drove at up to 150km/h during the pursuit from Gisborne to Matawai.
Researchers warn a rise in unemployment due to Covid could mean more heart attacks.
Drink driving mum who killed son sentenced to 10 months' home detention.
Michael Huata was murdered by his long-time associate Ben Arundel Lambert last year.
"If not us, then who, and if not now, then when," deputy mayor says in emotional speech.
Boys and Māori are those most likely to leave school without a qualification.
Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor highlights post-Covid winners and losers.
The large sculpture didn't work either culturally or practically, Tairāwhiti Museum says.
"It is very hard to find the words to express the pain our community is feeling."
Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Gisborne.
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
New varieties don't have stringy bits, brown spots or watery flesh, growers say.
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Northland couple's secret on how they managed to get on to the property ladder.