Asbestos found in landfill used to recycle concrete
Concrete recycling at the site has been put on hold. The landfill remains open.
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Prominent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugs
Dali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.
Eruption at Whakaari/White Island raises alert level
The Volcanic Alert Level has now been raised to Level 3.
Mayor says Govt water plan ‘significant step forward’
Mahé Drysdale weighs in on the Government's new water plans.
Vigilante sites taken down, police issue warning
The accounts posting the videos have since been taken down.
Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts
'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'
Renowed Indian potter begins Te Horo residency
Tinni Arora will work at The Kilns until the end of September.
Running event expected to bring $2.5m boost to Rotorua economy
More than 3000 people are participating in Run the Forest on Saturday.
Major landslide prompts warning at Hangaroa
Debris river flood likely when landslide fails, warns GDC scientist.
Sport Whanganui launches new workshops for volunteers
Series of workshops aimed at building confidence and capability in the non-profit sector.
'Transformational': World-first te reo festival draws big crowds, despite rain
The streets of Hastings were humming in celebration of te reo Māori.
Farming and footy with Smiley Barrett on The Country
Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Claire Taylor, Mike Casey, Vanessa Winning.
Guns, ammo, drugs and stolen tools allegedly found at BoP property
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after police searched a Whakatāne property.
Odour issues linger at Whanganui wastewater plant
The plant's dryer will be shut for a month later this year.
Illegal dumpers leaving more than 11 tonnes of rubbish in Hamilton streets each month
People are leaving all sorts of rubbish in all kinds of places.
Lifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedy
Pool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.
'Deep dive' into farming business
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.
Outstanding citizen: Peter McDonald – a lifetime of volunteering
Serving the community is something he believes is important.
Environmental disaster: Super-spreading seaweed could mean $150m hit for Hauraki Gulf
The world’s worst marine pest is 'the greatest threat facing our marine ecosystem.'
Xero founder Rod Drury got $12m for his Hawke's Bay mansion
The rich-lister's home set a record for the region.
Iwi group gets $30,000 to help with wallaby eradication work
The group is made up of seven iwi wanting to rid their whenua of the pest.
Les Misérables: The show will go on after three Covid cancellations
'Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise,' says theatre president.
Four deaths in three weeks prompt quad bike warning
'The trend is worrying enough for us to sound the alarm already.'
Turn up the Volume 3
Palmerston North band Government Pest are touring with the release of their third album.
Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing
Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.
Concerns over 'granny flat' rule change, but council agrees something needs to be done
There are ongoing problems with a lack of accommodation in the Coromandel.
Local player selected for Hawai'i Pacific Sharks
The Waiopehu College head boy steps up to the Hawai'i Pacific Sharks diamond in 2025.
'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade
Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.
Stripped naked, bashed: Vigilantes attack suspected paedophiles in Tauranga
Police warn 'vigilante actions' could harm investigations.
Have you seen Jessica Littler? Police searching for missing 77yo
Police found Littler's car parked at Hamilton Gardens.
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
College teacher thrives as Goldie mascot at Olympics
'It was incredible and a trip of a lifetime.'