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Bay councils raise rates, ranging from 5.2% to 15%
Napier's needed lifting to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.
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Geothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP town
The project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.
Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families
The project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.
'I’ve got kids .. a career and a mortgage': How this woman beat cancer twice
Her first diagnosis at age 15 inspired a career in radiation therapy.
One dead, another critical after car hits tree following South Auckland chase
The driver of the pursuing vehicle has been arrested.
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Northland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship
Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.
Motorsport legend slams NZ's plan to remove full licence driving test
'That is just ludicrous. That’s not economics, that’s just stupidity.'
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Explainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.
'More than a game': What the future holds for Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika face a $7m income shortfall for the 2026 season.
Watch: Dead orca in 'good condition' washes up in Christchurch beach shallows
The circumstances surrounding the mammal's death are unusual, according to DoC.
Wellington news
Trevor Mallard sued by child over use of ‘bad music’, sprinklers during protest
Police leaders advised former Speaker not to play music or use sprinklers on protesters.
Editorial: Reshaping local government could mean reshaping not ditching regional councils
OPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?
Takutai Tarsh Kemp fought for Māori ‘until the final hours’ - John Tamihere
Kemp died at home, aged 50, after battling aggressive kidney disease.
Auckland News
Auckland braces for severe thunderstorms, wild weather triggers flooding, evacuations
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
Auckland's multimillion-dollar boost from hosting SailGP in January
The global foiling league will return to Auckland in February next year.
Stock Takes: Why NZ's sharemarket is falling behind global counterparts
The New Zealand sharemarket has fallen 5% in the first half, while others have gained.
Regional news
Auckland braces for severe thunderstorms, wild weather triggers flooding, evacuations
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
Active front brings strong winds, downpours
MetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am.
Geothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP town
The project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.
Heavy rain warning for BoP and Rotorua
60 to 100mm of rain with possible downpours is expected.
Geothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP town
The project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.
Bay councils raise rates, ranging from 5.2% to 15%
Napier's needed lifting to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.
Motorsport legend slams NZ's plan to remove full licence driving test
'That is just ludicrous. That’s not economics, that’s just stupidity.'
How a small alpine town handles major winter festival
Last year's event contributed $1 million to the district's economy.
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