New Zealand news
Joy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviour
There were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.
‘Significant clinical risk’: Dargaville Hospital had overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
Senior Northland doctor worried about lack of medical staff
Four helicopters join battle to control 100h blaze near Tiwai Point
No structures are affected, but people should avoid the area.
‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade complete
Historic Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.
Five Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife left
The group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.
'Marae on air': Tributes flow for Papa Ruru, the unsung radio hero
George (Hori) Bennett, aka Papa Ruru, from Rotorua was described as an unsung radio hero.
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'Pretty cool': Couple vying for Northern Young Farmer title
Kate Hawkings and Daniel Richards go head-to-head in first regional final of the season.
'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changes
Minister says there was a miscommunication between officials.
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‘Inspiring’ young Kiwi dies in Canada after sudden medical event at work
A Givealittle page has raised more than $15,000 to bring his body home.
Child, parent ‘grabbed’ outside Christchurch early learning centre
Man to appear in court accused of grabbing a child and parent.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with truck in Hei Hei, Christchurch named
Liam Michael Ryan-Morris, 35, was killed when his motorcycle and a truck collided.
Wellington news
‘Perfect storm‘: What Wellington’s Crown observer said in his first report
Observer surprised the council hasn't totally wilted under the pressure it's facing.
KiwiRail board exodus: Resignation letters released after Govt watchdog intervenes
A board exodus followed the mega-ferry fallout, the Aratere grounding and a sharp warning.
Emergency services contained a large scrub fire north of Wellington
The blaze was 480sq m at 2.30pm, Fire and Emergency said.
Auckland News
Why NZ’s biggest racing day measures up on world stage
Some of the most lucrative rides of the New Zealand racing season are still up for grabs.
Charter schools, structured learning and new lunches: What’s changing for schools this year
Charter schools are reopening, with seven new schools set to open this term.
Elon Musk-led car company opening soon in vast new retail hub
Vehicles about to arrive at the new Westgate premises.
Regional news
‘Significant clinical risk’: Dargaville Hospital had overnight doctor only five out of 55 nights
Senior Northland doctor worried about lack of medical staff
Bay News: Archaeological dig reveals Māori history near Butler Point
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of Tauranga
Tauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.
Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions ahead of oral submission on Treaty bill
'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'
'Marae on air': Tributes flow for Papa Ruru, the unsung radio hero
George (Hori) Bennett, aka Papa Ruru, from Rotorua was described as an unsung radio hero.
‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade complete
Historic Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.
Five Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife left
The group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.
‘Real survey of glass’: National exhibition marks conference’s return
International glass artists will give demonstrations at the Whanganui conference.
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