Local Focus: On patrol with the harbourmaster
'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'We still get people going out without lifejackets.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
David Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the rental market.
Principals of fast-growing schools complain the ministry is moving too slow on new builds.
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
Fire sirens the 'price we need to pay' for being protected, says MP.
"People need to understand what the hell we've been through in the last year."
Tell each other to stay safe and not push the limits. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The question comes after domestic violence callouts increased over the holiday period.
Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.
The sun, sand and surf are still there, but there are many new reasons to visit.
The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.
Omanawa Falls has never been open to the public, the council says.
The rāhui follows the death of Kaelah Marlow in a suspected shark attack.
Kaelah Marlow died on Thursday after reportedly being injured by a shark.
New shoplifting figures show thefts are continuing to rise in the city.
Police called about 2.30pm after someone failed to return to their group.
'I feel like I've got my life back.'
"If they want privacy they shouldn't do silly things," a local business owner says.
New footage has emerged from inside the riot as cops clashed with drunken youths.
The man allegedly live-streamed the riot on social media.
Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.
Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.
Police armed themselves with shields and batons.
"I was still expecting that he'd be found but that he'd be dead."
"I was still expecting that he'd be found but that he'd be dead."
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