Jumbo trash bins: Lifeline for big Auckland families as waste collection cuts loom
The proposed waste management plan is open for public consultation until 28 March.
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A road snowfall warning has been issued for a South Island alpine pass.
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Ngāti Kahungunu will host hui to address government policies.
Person dies following water incident at Omaha Beach
Attempts to resuscitate the person were unsuccessful, police say.
Person hospitalised following assault in Manurewa
One person has been transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Pink concert 'carnage': More buses scheduled as AT admits track issues led to delays
Fans left fuming at struggles to get home after the first of Pink's Eden Park concerts.
NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.
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The Hits Hawke's Bay co-hosts discuss their scooter challenge
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Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected
A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.
Funeral fraud: How scammers make money out of fake Facebook links
Scammers increasingly target communities mourning the deaths of loved ones.
'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrives
Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.
Autumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off season
MetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.
The Lines Company told to clean its act up
Company told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.
Hawke's Bay best events to see out the end of summer
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Billionaire baby: The Coatesville mansion where Zuru's baby will play
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Sunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hit
Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.
It's chaos: What parents need to know about Dunedin’s student flats
Student flats will be a shock to parents visiting for the first time.
Flying dogs: From chained and starving, to bliss in Queenstown
Abandoned and neglected dogs on death row start new lives in the South Island.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'
A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.
Temperatures set to be colder than normal for much of country
Forecaster says warm weather set to return for most places next week.
Thunderstorms hit South Island region, much of North Island at 'moderate risk'
Cooler temperatures are on the way for Aotearoa for the next few days,
Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.
'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of month
Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.
Police release name of second victim of Eltham crash
The stretch of SH3 was closed for more than 11 hours as emergency services responded.
East Coast lost 10 metres of shoreline from Cyclone Gabrielle
Effects of Cyclone Gabrielle leave East Coast with highest erosion levels in decades.
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
Wildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekend
Fenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.
Ferocious winds: Trees down, power outages, severe thunderstorm warning for North Island
MetService described the wind as 'strong', with gusts of up to 96km/h across the bridge.
Cold and windy forecast for first weekend in February
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Harbour Bridge warning as strong winds hit
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.