Warning over toxic chemicals on New Plymouth beach
An official feared children could die if they came into contact with the toxic chemicals.
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Northland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s Honours
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
NZ could face $24 billion bill to hit 2030 climate targets, officials warn
An expert says it means taking stronger action now could save money in long-term.
'Lobbyists have immense power in NZ': Do reforms need to go further?
Will removing swipe card access go far enough in curbing lobbyists' influence?
Project Auckland: Resilience key in housing - Kāinga Ora
The recent floods have made Kāinga Ora determined to push on with future-proofed housing.
Inside the two-horse race for one of NZ Police’s top positions
One - or both - of these police leaders will be the next official deputy commissioner.
Govt considered making child support ‘income’ for the child
It would have given parents more income and had a "greater impact" on child poverty.
Battle for Māori seats heating up as Labour rethinks campaign
Labour taking all seven seats come October is looking increasingly unlikely.
David Seymour: What free speech really is
OPINION: ACT opposed hate speech laws because they are subjective.
Beehive Diaries: A visitor from Hollywood, and Seymour's no-show for Ardern's big day
Everyone who was anyone went to Ardern's valedictory - but not Act's David Seymour
Claire Trevett: The Green Party and the crybaby crisis
The Green Party's list ranking process prompts three-yearly Lord of the Flies scenes.
‘It’s not good enough’: Hawke’s Bay businesses feel abandoned after cyclone
Hawke's Bay business owners want more support in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council drama
A local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.
Repeat offenders behind recent jump in police dealings with children
Young people coming before the courts has been decreasing over the last 10 years.
Green MP calls Chlöe Swarbrick a ‘crybaby’ in group chat
The text message sent to other MPs in error.
RNZ to get $25.7m in new funding, new strategy unveiled
RNZ will get $25.7m in new funding, half to run a new platform.
Cabinet plans to improve ACC coverage for women
Currently the list is mostly based on experiences of men at work.
Thomas Coughlan: Sensitivity made Jacinda Ardern stronger
Her last moments in Parliament sought to reclaim her legacy.
Jacinda Ardern makes last push for Labour donations after final speech
The email requesting donations to Labour landed just minutes after Ardern ended speaking.
Jackson teases new media strategy and RNZ funding
PM Chris Hipkins has indicated RNZ would be getting a funding boost of up to $12m.
Foreign spies ramping up activity in NZ - SIS report
More young Kiwis are consuming violent extremist material online, the report says.
Watch: 'Happily be known as Neve's mum' - Ardern's message to daughter
Jacinda Ardern has delivered her final speech to Parliament.
Audrey Young on how Jacinda Ardern will be remembered
Ardern led the country through several major crises.
Ardern hoped quitting would ‘take heat’ out of vitriol towards Govt
Jacinda Ardern has declined payment for new position but costs will be covered.
Brooke van Velden: Jacinda Ardern’s political ‘failure’ self-inflicted
Former Prime Minister's inability to deliver on promises a lesson for Governments to come.
Where has Jacinda Ardern been for the past two months?
There are good reasons for a former PM to do a disappearing act.
Grant Robertson seeking ETS advice, as tumbling carbon price lowers cost of pollution
Tumbling carbon prices have forced the Government to look at the ETS.
Jacinda Ardern hoped resignation would ‘take heat’ out of vitriol directed at Govt
Jacinda Ardern has declined payment for the position but costs will be covered.
Opinion: Don't lie low for too long, Jacinda
OPINION: Australia provides many examples of what not to do as an ex-Prime Minister.
National and Act want audit of communist security cameras
Australia, the US, and the UK have ripped the cameras out of public buildings.
National Party aware candidate compared civil unions to polygamy and incest
National Party delegates were aware of the comments.
National promises to re-cut documentary taken down for copyright
National got a telling off from Newshub - and insists it will forge ahead.
Jacinda Ardern returns to Parliament ahead of final speech
Jacinda Ardern will address Parliament one final time tomorrow afternoon.