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Rural worries grow over copper network deregulation
Remote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.
Man admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two others
The infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.
'The ultimate outdoorsman': Napier man dies tramping South Island's Te Araroa Trail
'Being out in nature and tramping was where he was happy.'
Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.
Moo-turn: Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’
Labour on verge of giving up on a 17-year battle to price agricultural emission?
She was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug
'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'
Man charged with arson after fire destroys house
Neighbours reported hearing smashing windows and seeing flames 'six feet high'.
'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.
‘I didn’t want him to go’: Father of teen stabbed to death at party regrets their final fight
Police have not made any arrests despite 50 people attending the party.
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem
Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
Hawke’s Bay’s new rescue chopper: Hangar upgrades, equipment could cost over $1m
Hawke’s Bay’s brand new rescue helicopter is set for arrival in September 2026.
On the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weather
When you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.
Editorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaper
OPINION: It's a blemish on NZ's clean, green image and it's high time something was done.
'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homes
Wonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.
Property Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marina
OPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
‘One-in-a-million’ Gisborne netball coach to be farewelled after sudden death
Iconic, legendary netball coach Ronnie Martin's funeral service is on today.
Private ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl
The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.
Rotorua CBD crash: Woman charged with wounding with intent
A woman received serious injuries and was still in hospital.
'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft
The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.
Over 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025
'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'
Sam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower title
Carter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.
New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale
WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.
Snow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummet
A bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.
Rebecca Fisher wins lifetime achievement award for horticulture leadership
'Her enthusiasm for the sector, tenacity, & ability to get stuff done is second to none.'
New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.
'It means a lot': Hunting contest's crucial role in rural rescue
'Pongaroar' brings together hundreds of hunters, farmers, locals and spectators.
MPI to review controls for tomato virus
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.
Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026
Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.
State Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truck
The road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.
The Country: Trump, tariffs, and NZ's red meat
Nathan Guy, Mike Petersen, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Phil Duncan.