Local planters' big win will help fund more native plants
The Whareroa Guardians Community Trust won three awards totaling $3000.
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Plane caught up in Sir Peter Jackson legal spat to be flown at airshow
The Goodyear FG-1D Corsair will take to the sky at Wings over Wairarapa this weekend.
Strathmore death: Fatal injuries 'accidental' during family harm incident
A post-mortem examination will be conducted tomorrow.
'A tragedy': Neighbours agitated and in tears after young man dies
A police investigation into how he sustained his injuries is ongoing.
Police called as passengers pulled from Air NZ plane, face flight ban
Two passengers were removed from the Wellington to Auckland flight.
Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.
Man dies from injuries in family harm incident
A scene guard remains in place at the address.
'My heart shrunk': Witness at scene of fatal hit-and-run describes shock
The woman used a blanket from her home to cover the victim's body.
Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again
Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.
Students win fight not to attend uni lectures in person
Students said policy was regressive and disadvantaged those with part-time jobs.
State Highway 1 closed near Sanson after serious crash
Initial reports say there are serious injuries.
Community 'in shock' after two deadly incidents in 24hrs
Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry said two deaths in 24 hours is 'a real shock'.
'Run of wet days': Tropical low brings rain, wind to north
A tropical low is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the top of the country.
Police find car involved in fatal hit-and-run, urge driver to come forward
A section of Naenae Rd is closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
Man shot dead by police in 'hostage' situation after holding weapon to woman’s neck
Police and ambulance staff are at the scene.
Penguin deaths prompt better protections at cycling path construction site
The Department of Conservation has issued a formal warning over one death.
'It was awful': Woman dead, locals shocked after hit and run
A section of Naenae Rd is closed while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
Family desperate to find Ōtaki man missing for six weeks
Police have widened the search for Duncan Hill to include steep and bush-covered terrain.
‘We’re in trouble’- Freshwater targets could cost Wellington $3.5b
Wastewater upgrades are needed to prevent E. coli from entering rivers, lakes and streams.
Senior police officer faces civil action over Parliament protest arrests
The officer was criminally investigated, but police chose not to lay charges.
Beanie me up: Women knits 1000 woolly hats for children
Norma McCallum's hobby benefits children.
Pickleball club looking for new place to play
Jamie O'Donnell is looking for a new place for pickleball to continue.
Mother who beat daughter with dog collar avoids jail
The woman strenuously denied the allegations, saying she only slapped the girls.
Māori ward: Kāpiti Coast District Council votes yes
Council votes 9-2 in favour of a Māori ward.
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau publicly backs call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Whanau has ordered council not to remove a pro-Palestine mural.
Beekeepers buzzing after Hawke's Bay cyclone donations
Ōtaki Buzz Club are donating 25 hives to Hawke's Bay.
Swan hit by car nursed back to health
Specialist treatment has given Cadance a second life.
Woman ripped off colleagues in order to look like she had a 'lavish life'
Andrea Lilo stole thousands from her workplace, boss and co-workers.
Slain toddler Baby Ru allegedly had fabric wrapped around neck
The toddler died after suffering severe head injuries.
Inside Tory Whanau's hunt for council leak
Five councillors have been the subject of an independent investigation.
There’s a hole in my ferry: Cook Strait woes a 'weird coincidence'
Two ferries from two different companies have both hit wharves within days of one another.
Cocaine dealer knocks himself out while trying to escape from police
Anare Cilicewa left his injured passenger and jumped off the edge of the highway.
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Helicopter winches trampers from Tararua Range
The pair were forced off the track by extreme winds.