Gisborne district 'better prepared' for future floods after severe weather events of 2018-24
External review of manual points to better preparedness for future floods in Tairāwhiti.
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Homicide probe in Rotorua after woman found dead, two critically injured
Police believe the incidents are linked and one person is assisting with inquiries.
'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaults
The offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.
Auckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bust
The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.
Jury duty: 85-year-old Ian is turning batteries into gold
Ian Jury, 85, recycles batteries, donating over $47,000 to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter.
RNZ cancels release of podcast episode featuring ex-minister Kiri Allan
The public broadcaster had promoted the episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa.
Welcome Bay house fire: Neighbours advised to close windows
A fire at an unoccupied house in Welcome Bay.
Two utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip over
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.
From Mayfair to Malfroy: Rotorua gets its own Monopoly board
Which attractions, landmarks, geothermal wonders and businesses will feature on the board?
Roundabout 'one of the best things to happen in our community'
A wheelchair user says the new roundabout on Welcome Bay Rd is 'amazing'.
Winter farming challenges with Sam Whitelock and Paul Walker
Two Farmstrong ambassadors shelter from the rain for a yarn about the winter slog.
'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safe
Kerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.
Mark Cameron talks rural mental health on The Country
Mark Cameron, Levi Lanauze, Emma Higgins, Mary van Andel, Phil Duncan.
Fireworks display faces skyrocketing cost increases
Rising transport costs have a lot to do with the need for a boost to the fireworks budget.
1824 battle of Te Pakake Pā recognised with new highway sculpture
The sculpture symbolises the connections and partnerships that bind people together.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
Fears for safety as live shotgun cartridges again found by recycling sorters
Recycling is sorted by hand, by real people, manager says.
Former Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top role
Moana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.
Tandem triathletes: Nurse's act of generosity for ex-colleague with macular degeneration
'It’s opened up the world again for me,' Rachel Black says.
'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centre
Central government directs councils to get back to core business.
Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'
Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
Everything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.
Drunken behaviour frustrates Waikato police
Police say they are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder.
Rural school marks major milestone
Oropi School is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October.
Exports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billion
Kiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.
Wet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animals
Some parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.
Police dog allegedly choked unconscious during 'dangerous' incident in Avondale
The man's bid to evade police ended soon after his car became stuck on train tracks.
Fresh vege surplus challenges asparagus growers as season begins
Asparagus Growers Council thinks prices will come down as production ramps up.
Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roof
A man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Fishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marina
The skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.
Shot fired on Napier nightclub street: Five people charged
Four of the nine people taken into custody had been released without charge.
'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built
'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'
Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.