Kaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in place
Bridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.
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‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
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MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.
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One person trapped after aircraft crash at Tauranga, emergency services rush to scene
One person is trapped in a light aircraft following a crash at Tauranga Airport.
'Long duration event': Waipoua Forest fire grows to 70ha, evacuations underway
Police are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area.
Police name ‘beloved’ 3yo boy who died in Northland driveway accident
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1.40pm on Sunday.
Why Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowds
All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.
‘Crazy and unreal’: Bach bought for $300K sells for more than $2m
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Police search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crash
Police are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.
Trust Tairāwhiti unveils Gisborne city makeover ideas for families
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Police launch homicide investigation after ‘tragic’ shooting in Whangārei park
Police are determined to find out the events that led up to the 'tragic incident'.
Sweet dreams become reality for home baker
Ruby Fogarty has gone from making cakes at home to owning a store in Waipukurau.
Waipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fire
Twenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.
Cops execute 13 search warrants to seize gang patches worn at Mongrel Mob leader's funeral, 11 arrested
'The arrests today are a clear reminder police are committed to enforcing legislation.'
Firefighters brace for week-long battle as Waipoua River fire rages
Appeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.
Break out the butter: Cafe starts contest to find best scone ever
'I would like, if we find something great, to put it on the menu.'
Ngāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortium
Move from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.
No plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in Gisborne
The Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.
Nicola Willis talks banks on The Country
Jamie Mackay talks to Nicola Willis, Jane Smith, Farmer Tom Martin, and Jim Hopkins.
Watch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powers
The announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.
How smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in Hastings
The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.
Nervous wait: Fire crews battle 70ha blaze near Waipoua
Residents may be forced to leave their homes for a week due to the Northland fire.
New Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’
Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.
'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for drought
Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.
Police shoot runaway bull after two people injured in Hamilton
Emergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.
Police investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Bay of Plenty
Police urge anyone with information to call 105.
Minor injuries after all-terrain vehicle incident near Cape Kidnappers beach
Police borrowed side-by-side off-road vehicle to access the patient.
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