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Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.
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Wild weather: Rain and wind continues to pummel North Island
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
Wellington nurses join national strike
'Conditions' and 'pay' cited as reasons for today's industrial action.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Vehicle-related thefts on the rise in the wider Wellington region
Police are urging the public to take more care of their property after a spike in thefts.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
Two youths charged after Masterton assault
Police have arrested two youths in relation to an assault in Masterton yesterday.
Armed man robs Masterton service station
The offender entered Masterton Gull service station just before 9am armed with a knife.
The fog's cleared, but 'a bit of rain' for Hawke's Bay over weekend
Residents woke to a foggy start to Friday morning.
Where is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?
See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.
Wairarapa residents told not to approach man asking for petrol money
Police warn a man in his 50s is asking to borrow money and not paying it back.
Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
Fatal house fire in Martinborough overnight
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze just after 1am on Monday morning.
Potential firearm sighting: Person in custody after school put in lockdown
A post made by Kuranui College said the school had been advised to stay indoors.
700 days behind: Mudfish relocation added to Carterton wastewater plant delays
Councillors are set to discuss why Carterton's treatment plant has been delayed.
Masterton Council considered demolishing the home of Golden Shears, documents reveal
The discussions were part of the preamble to MDC's long term plan consultation.
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
Heavy rain but temperatures will be warm for most of country
Temperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.
Pūkaha Forest now belongs to people of Aotearoa New Zealand
942ha of native forest in Pūkaha now belongs to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Iwi gifts forest to New Zealand 'for everyone to enjoy'
PM Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Rangitāne's "extraordinary act of generosity".
Carterton raises over $16k for grieving family
"The community just came together and wrapped around that family."
Wellington's king of pizza Tommy Millions closes two sites
Closures follow a string of others as fewer visit CBD and more people work from home.
AA boss puts foot down on speed limit proposals
Craig Bowyer says roads need to be better engineered.
Wairarapa memorial proposed to recognise 'military families of the district'
'If 17th Ruahine can't be recorded here, it can't be recorded anywhere'.
Disruptions, delays for Remutaka Hill next month
Night closures and daytime disruptions norm for three weeks in May a vital work done.
New businesses need pandemic support - coffee entrepreneur
Business has been tough since Covid-19, and now, Bean Merchant doesn't turn a profit.
'Gutted' Carterton community rallies around family after child's death
The child was struck by a reversing vehicle in its driveway on Lincoln Rd last week.
James Cameron defends dairying venture despite his animal farming criticism
The film director says Covid-19 has delayed plans to have the animals phased off the farm.
Police investigating Carterton collision that killed toddler
Police said the child had been struck in its driveway by a reversing vehicle.
Truck breakdown on Remutaka Hill SH2, delays expected
Delays are expected for some time while the southbound lane is cleared.
Masterton man remembers meeting Prince Philip 67 years ago
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh spent the day in Masterton on Friday, January 15, 1954.
Masterton woman's appeal for medical funding rejected
Allyson Lock is just one of 11 people in New Zealand with the disease.