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Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite

It comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.

Road rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in Whangārei

Police seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.

Police name man who died in Far North crash

Police are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.

How a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landowners

Robyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.

‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 begins

Te Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.

Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge

A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.

Herds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'

Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.

‘I laid out crystal-clear expectations’: PM got assurance from Bayly he would behave

Bayly gone after putting hand on staffer's arm. Four months ago, he called man a loser.

Council cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates rise

Mayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.

Man with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lost

The family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.

Why a dance music legend turned to regenerative farming

Groove Armada’s Andy Cato says changing the food system 'is a bit more tricky' than DJing.

Country Calendar is back and as great as ever

Welcoming back the only show on TV that’ll have you captivated watching grass grow.

Rural community still cherishes their hall

The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.

Leon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defence

Results from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.

Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job

Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.

Where to get the cheapest petrol in NZ

Fuel prices appeared to be declining.

Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof

The judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.

Baches for as little as $199,000 at NZ’s best-kept secret - but there’s a catch

Holiday homes on leasehold land at Lake Rotomā are in demand, say agents.