'Calming' water feature starts smoking as firefighters issue warning over cheap electronics
A Hastings man said he woke up to a burning smell and the outlet close to igniting.
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Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.
Christmas at the Park countdown on as Hastings venue takes shape
Hot weather and large crowds expected for Christmas at the Park in Hastings.
Murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park
Police say more people are involved in the alleged murder.
Inspiring futures: Teachers connect with farming leaders in Tairāwhiti
Gisborne teachers tour farms, connecting students with local career options.
Young swim stars named: Athletes set for global stage
Muchirahondo breaks Danyon Loader's 400m IM NZ record by over 4 seconds, smashing titles.
Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness
Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.
Coromandel agritourism business wins supreme award
The walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.
Evicted from home: Whangārei campers face council's carpark crackdown
The council evicts campers: 'Two weeks before Christmas, we don't need this.'
Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.
Hastings home’s near miss after blaze: Open fire ban for twin cities
A prohibited fire season notice is now in place.
Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears
The chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.
Escape to Dirt Farm: Luxury glamping and world-class mountain biking await
Dirt Farm offers the perfect retreat.
Niwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summer
Horowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.
Neonatal nurse one of two women killed in rural Auckland crash
Tegan Hill, 25, was working in her "dream career" when a crash claimed her life.
'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the Park
A rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and science
Opinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.
The $20m Kiwi athlete: NZ's highest-earning sport stars revealed
Who raced up the rankings in 2024?
Watch: Police crash into parked vehicles, abandon pursuit of motorbike rider
Police were chasing a motorbike rider before the crash.
EVES Open World Tennis Tour returns to Tauranga
This is the third time the tour has been held in Tauranga.
Dairy prices lift in mixed GDT auction
Dairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.
'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ
'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.
Kiwi nurse of 37yrs on desperate staff shortages: 'We're holding on by the skin of our teeth'
Nurse warns Hawke’s Bay Hospital is “holding on by the skin of our teeth” due to staffing.
Rotorua man with terminal cancer seeks help to tend garden that feeds struggling families
The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.
Hūhana Lyndon: Māori still waiting for a real health plan from Health Minister
OPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.
‘So angry’: Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington’s freshwater rule change delay
Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington's rule change, seeking exemption.
'Excessive': Supermarket parking policy changes spark outrage
Whangārei's Pak'nSave supermarket comes under fire for enforcing its parking rules.
Wild venison for those in need
'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'
House built and owned by 40 Kiwi tradies heads to auction
Building boss came up with radical idea to give his glum subcontractors a boost.
15 fire crews contain grass fire threatening Hawke's Bay home
Fire crews remain at the scene of the blaze dampening down hotspots.
Court a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sister
The group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.
Hamilton mum risks $15k medical costs for terminally ill daughter on Disney cruise
“I thought this was a fresh beginning ... I'm going to have to bury another child."