Manawatū Gorge replacement highway gets go-ahead
Twyford says govt has to make sure the important highway can be built as soon as possible.
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Grab your umbrella: It's going to bucket down
Brrr - it's going to be a cold, wet and windy week.
Levin expressway supporters eye freed-up funds
The Transport Agency says decisions on re-allocated funding will be made this week.
Weather: Golden days on their way out
Cooler temperatures, cloudy conditions and rain are on their way.
Teenager organises Whanganui Strike 4 Climate
People are invited to meet and march to council over climate change on September 27.
First time on a farm: Flaxmere school kids launch into heartwarming alpaca hugs on school trip
Kassius-Kage Petuha had never been to a farm. His reaction was priceless.
Napier mayoral candidates duel over Māori wards, future of Meeanee
Two candidates, Chris Tremain and Steve Gibson, openly against Māori wards.
Martinborough: What makes Toast tick
Linda Meads takes a look at Martinborough's big day out for food and wine.
Teen girl punched, stomped in vicious attack; classmates watch
Footage of a violent assault on a schoolgirl by a classmate has emerged online.
WHS eyes netball nationals
Whanganui High School make history by reaching the national championships in October.
Another heavy rain warning for Auckland after Coromandel flooding
Heavy rain expected in the upper North Island, while the South Island basks in the sun.
Weird 'sprin-ter' weather: NZ's in for miserable months
Is it spring? Winter? Call it sprinter. Forecasters are picking a volatile season ahead.
Mum went to doctor 16 times - but her baby still died
Waikato DHB has been ordered to apologise to Melanie Harding over the care of baby Riley.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued
The upper North Island is set to be battered by thunderstorms.
'Appalling case': Neglected 89yo found 'fused' to couch
Exclusive: A horrific case of elder abuse saw an elderly woman found fused to a sofa.
Enjoy the sun - 5m waves, heavy rain and thunderstorms are on the way
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts - wild weather is on its way tonight.
Keep NZ Beautiful judges impressed with Whanganui
Resource recovery centre shows off Whanganui in the competition for most beautiful city.
Warm-up or warm-down? Cool weather for ABs v Tonga amid wet weekend
The wintry blast will be nothing like the heat and humidity of Japan for the World Cup.
Auckland's wild weather topples trees, causes flooding
A severe weather watch was issued for parts of the North Island.
Entries open for world's largest adventure race
Godzone will make history in 2020 with Rotorua the first North Island region to host.
What the All Blacks did next: World Cup squad's off-diary trip
After a week of public events, the team made a secret visit.
A bit fishy? Baby shark pictured in Parakai Springs pool
A fishy photo of a baby shark in a pool has many wondering if the tale is true.
Teen multisporter collapses during China race
The top young Whakatāne multisport racer has woken from an induced coma.
Snow crew tackle Ruapehu's ice palace
Another snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.
Second man arrested after three fled police custody in Levin
Police continue to seek Te Wera Hemara.
NZ Food Safety recalls large number of meat products
The bacteria could result in a person having diarrhoea, fevers, headaches or to vomit.
First fugitive nabbed near Otaki, manhunt continues
One of the fugitives who escaped from Police custody has been caught near Otaki.
Record miss: 25 days of rain and only two more to come
August may miss out on breaking record by just one day.
Auckland in with a chance to break wet weather record
Five more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?
'Everyone's scared': Fears after latest Auckland shooting
A man was seriously injured after a shooting at a South Auckland bar overnight.
Family escape burning house in Dunedin
Blaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.
Weather: Last dry days for Auckland before a week of rain
Today and tomorrow mark Auckland's last clear days before being hit by full week of rain.
$36m Rotorua drug bust 'biggest we've had in the Bay': Police chief
A Rotorua man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply.