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The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
How to teach skills for workplace of next generation
Teachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.
The best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?
Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.
Magnitude 4.2 quake felt in Wellington
A small earthquake was felt in the Lower North Island on Friday morning.
Eftpos outage hits retailers in busy lunchtime rush across North Island
Shoppers were hit by an unwelcome surprise when they went to make purchases.
One person arrested after burglary of Cambridge jewellery store
The male will appear in the Youth Court at a later date.
Blind faith: Harveys' new owners aim high
The new owners of Harvey Furnishings have plans to double the group's $30m turn over.
Man in intensive care after head kicked during fight
Police are seeking any witnesses who were in Broadway Ave at the time of the fight.
Feilding childcare centre to reopen but investigation continues
The centre's owner has agreed to stay away from the site, ministry says.
Family heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apart
The diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.
Woman dies in hospital after house fire
A fire investigator is looking into the source of the blaze.
Record rush on Christmas trees in 2020
'A lot of people just want to get the tree up and get this year over and done with.'
Divers find body following search of Manawatū River
The search was underway after police were alerted to an unmanned dinghy.
Watch: Crowd rages at '$100k cash drop' that included fake money
Crowd angry in Aotea Square after 'fake money' included as part of $100k cash drop.
Watch: Man hospitalised after fake money turns '$100k cash drop' violent
Man in hospital after angry crowd threw an object through car window.
Man considers kidnap charges against military police after car incident
Man considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.
Businessman told to pay $1900 in fees for car he sold 11 years ago
Craig Urquhart said the Ministry of Justice won't accept his arguments against the fees.
Police hunt Grinch thieves after Christmas hampers for needy stolen
More than $1100 worth of meat and groceries intended for Christmas gifts have been stolen.
South Island Lotto player scores $9 million
It's the first Powerball win for the year for the South Island town.
Local Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take over
The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New study: Why are Kiwi kids falling behind in reading?
A new study has identified a key cause behind our children's falling reading skills.
'I was scared to make him mad' - accused gives evidence in child sex abuse trial
A woman on trial for child sex abuse says she was scared her partner would kill her.
Lundy associate visited by angry creditors before murders keeps name secret
A High Court judge has just ruled on suppression.
Lucky Palmerston North resident wins $14.3m
The golden ticket was sold at Melody's New World in Palmerston North.
Ngarewa-Packer wants to be 'unapologetic champion for Māori'
Benefit levels, job growth and environmental concerns are uppermost for new MP.
Guy Fawkes: Taxpayers forking out for fireworks-related injuries
Fire and Emergency are hoping for a quieter Guy Fawkes this year after a hectic 2019.
Fire crews battle house blaze in Palmerston North
Fire spread through a two-story home overnight.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).