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Niwa confirms December was the second wettest in Gisborne in 120 years.
Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.
Road closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll road
Eastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.
Leigh Gibson retiring from YMCA after 40 years
YMCA announced the long-serving member's retirement on Wednesday.
Revealed: Just how warm was 2024 in New Zealand?
New Zealand again saw one of its hottest years on the books in 2024.
Woman, 30, arrested in Huntly in relation to alleged shoplifting across Waikato and Counties Manukau
She faces 15 shoplifting charges, after a further 11 charges were laid yesterday.
Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes
Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.
Track closure on Mauao next week
A popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.
Cyclist seriously injured in Far North collision
Cyclist seriously injured in Kerikeri crash; expect delays on Waipapa Rd.
'Really upset': Council removes tree branch to stop rope swinging at popular waterfall
'My children jumped from the rope all the time and I have never been worried.'
Police name child, adult killed in SH1 crash
A 2-year-old and 38-year-old from Auckland died in a crash at Mangaweka.
CBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think
'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.
‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s Bay
You'll still need a permit to light fires in most parts of the Bay.
‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
Health NZ proposes cut to Napier’s overnight urgent care services
A confidential briefing note says the changes could occur by March 2025.
Their boy's school bus was canned, so they've bought one to drive him and his friends to class
The Astill's 22-seater bus to Hastings already has 19 students booked for the ride.
Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple
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'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch
Commenters question safety of the contraceptives after picture shared on social media.
Clone wars: The new age of online scamming
'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'
‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in Monaco
The cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.
'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for years
Ronel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.
1886 chaff cutter restored to its former glory
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Opinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battle
OPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.
‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires back
Federated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Jesse Van Kekem
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'Mate to many': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim thanks friends, family for support
Mabbott was shot dead and another man was injured in the Coromandel last month.
Increased police presence in Havelock North after assault
Victim in serious but stable condition; police confirm parties involved knew each other.
'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM
'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.
Gisborne’s waka ama dealt ‘crushing blow’ after dumped waste leads to water health warning
Health warnings shut Gisborne's waters again after dumped garden waste blocked a sewer.
Seven youths arrested after burnouts, attempted theft, car fire
A suspected stolen car was reported to police for doing burnouts at about 2.50am.
Tuatini supreme at Ngāti Porou Pā Wars
An estimated 1500 people attended the event at Ruatōria.
Cause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigated
At the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.