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NZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2
Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
Major North Island route closed for two months
Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.
Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
The crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.
‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes
'My heart goes out to those people and families.'
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’
Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
A NZ spy, massacres, and a daring rescue - a tiny nation's bloody road to peace
A violent backlash killed hundreds and left thousands displaced.
Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Desert Rd reopens as polar vortex clips NZ
'Yo-yo weather': A spell of calmer weather is forecast midweek.
‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori ward
Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.
'No cash, no housing’: Council calls on Government to act
Ruapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.
Long days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photo
The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
'Mountain keeps getting higher': Operational pause at Ruapehu mills
WPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.
Council calls public meetings on future of Māori ward
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.
'The community had its say'
Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.
Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock
Fifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.