Beef + Lamb NZ warns the afforestation of 261,000ha of farmland is unsustainable.

Berge hiked to a remote location, avoiding light pollution to capture breathtaking skies.

Since Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.

Lawrence Houia, 21, was last seen in Napier on Thursday afternoon.

The two students from Kāpiti College have an exciting opportunity ahead.

Cold temperatures are forecast to plague much of the South Island.

Limiting comments and feedback creates an echo chamber, says resident.

One person died at the scene.

Ngai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.

'This has been happening for years and years.'

Greerton volunteer firefighters have done it all in their brigade’s 25 years of service.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.

He went on to sexually assault another niece, leaving both women traumatised.

A team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.

A two-week rāhui has been placed covering the Upper Whangarei Harbour.

Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.

Only two of eight cyclone-damaged bridges will be funded; families face ongoing isolation.

The landmark red and white chimneys at Awatoto caught fire during demolition.

Firefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.

Waimārama Beach vehicle ban extended until April 2025 after public consultation.

Environmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.

Wear sunscreen, a hat and take water, organisers advise the thousands.

The community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.

Gusts up to 120km/h may hit parts of the lower North Island, heavy rain batters the south.

Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.