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Federated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.
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WorkSafe trial over waste shredder death adjourned
The judge will reserve his decision after an August 8 hearing.
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OPINION: Corriedales are munching swedes for free across the South Island.
Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
'A win for Tarawera': Sewerage connection cost lowered to $36k per household
An additional $4.685m has been committed to the scheme by the Government and two councils.
Man remanded in custody after alleged road-rage knife incident
A man was arrested for alleged road rage in Tauranga last month.
Man celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jail
The fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.
Cover-up alleged in motorbike manslaughter case
One man is charged with manslaughter, and another with being an accessory after the fact.
Greystone’s Georgia Mehlhopt takes top viticulture prize
The competition is open to contestants from Nelson, North Canterbury and Waitaki.
'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding
'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'
Council votes to trial opening Splash Planet next winter - without the pools
It'll run at a reduced entry price, with no pools open.
Amelia Marsden wins Nelson Young Grower title
Amelia Marsden is keen for other young people to consider a career in horticulture.
Shane Jones vs an endangered moth on The Country
Shane Jones, Kendall Langston, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.
Former MP Brendan Horan aims for Whakatāne council seat
He was a list MP for NZ First and cleared of allegations in 2016.
Evacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threats
A state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.
Youth charged with burglary after 35 bottles of alcohol, 17 e-tablets taken from restaurant
Police arrested and charged the young person on Thursday.
Son of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuse
His accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.
Rocket Lab launches 67th rocket, prepares for next in 48 hours
The mission sent four satellites to a 520km orbit.
$6.1m new bridge opens after 2023 washout
The 30m-long bridge replaces a temporary Bailey bridge in place since March 2023.
'Deepest desire to serve mankind': NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich resigns as MP
The decision came this morning via a statement.
'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.
Halter CEO's inside secrets to raising capital
Fresh off raising $165 million, Craig Piggott explains his strategy.
Northland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship
Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.
Chad hopes 'green charcoal' can save vanishing forests
The UNHCR distributes the green charcoal in refugee camps in eastern Chad.