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'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapū

The decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.

Motorsport legend slams NZ's plan to remove full licence driving test

'That is just ludicrous. That’s not economics, that’s just stupidity.'

Robyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining moments

They were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.

Active front brings strong winds, downpours to Northland

MetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am.

Hawke's Bay councils set rates rises - ranging from 5.2% to 15%

Napier's needed bumping to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.

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.

Is your ski field open? What to know about the snow ahead of school holidays

The forecast brings hope for skiers amid a warm, wet June.

Market close: Fonterra leads NZ sharemarket rise

The NZX 50 rose by 0.15% to 12,480.05 as Fonterra performed strongly.

Rates hike approved amid protest: How much more you'll pay

About 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.

'Slap in the face': Fishers fined over black market seafood

None of the fishers held permits allowing them to sell fish.

Ngātiwai iwi urges Māori pride after Winston Peters’ moko comments

Kaumātua urges pride in moko mataora.

'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increase

More abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.

Police seize vehicles and cash during Gisborne meth search warrants

Police seize cash, cars and motorcycles in a Gisborne methamphetamine operation

Man accused of hit-and-run manslaughter appears in court

Riki Ronald Edward Lum appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.

Family returning home to mourn 11yo after 'routine flu' turns fatal

Mateo Deveraturda died a fortnight after his flu-like symptoms deteriorated.

From highway to the bush: Spiked car crashes, police dogs track down pair inside

They'd avoided two sets of police road spikes but couldn’t avoid a third.