Taranaki well-drilling 'makes mockery of climate emergency declaration'
'What's the point of declaring a climate emergency if a company can keep drilling?'
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Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
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The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.
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Kiwi family's heartbreaking trip across ditch, and an MIQ Xmas
Out of the 10 weeks away, four of those have been spent in managed isolation.
Former Gloriavale member: 'Sex was talked about at every meal'
Former member alleges incest, sexual assault, child abuse, and bullying.
Commercial contractors win school lunch tender
Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.
Womad pulls pin on planned 2021 festival in March
New Plymouth-based music and arts festival will be back in 2022, say organisers.
It's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winners
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Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."
Covid blunder: Cargo ship crew allowed to skip isolation protocols
Crew wandered New Plymouth streets despite not meeting the 14-day isolation period.
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Cambridge man admits attempted murder, assault charges
Ryan Joseph Wenzlick admitted both charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.
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Nido collapse a double hit for South Auckland family
'I just called them and they have told me that they can't release any stock.'
Home for Christmas: Teen killer Jordan Nelson granted parole
A man jailed for murder when he was 13 - but avoided a life sentence - is granted parole
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Pack your brolly, Santa: Warm but wet forecast for big man's Auckland parade
Santa's been marking the festive season by parading down Auckland's main drag since 1934.
Exploring Surf Highway 45 - one stop at a time
There's more to the Surf Highway 45 than meets the eye.
Wild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in Waikato
More rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.
Waverley crash victim 'an incredibly devoted father and son'
The victim of a fatal accident near Waverley on Monday was a father of three.
Man dies after Waverley crash, police release name
The man died overnight Monday after the crash early that morning.
Helicopter called to Mt Messenger crash
Helicopter called to car down a bank at Mt Messenger.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Mt Taranaki eruption 'likely' in next 50 years
Study focuses on disruption to economy, infrastructure and road to recovery post eruption.
Queen St schools and shops close as Covid bites
A sixth Queen St campus is closing and 40 Queen St shops are now vacant.
Ngarewa-Packer wants to be 'unapologetic champion for Māori'
Benefit levels, job growth and environmental concerns are uppermost for new MP.
Weather: Wet for most, chilly for the south
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Iwi, Māori Party condemn intervention in seabed mining case
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says consent for TTR would result in "environmental vandalism".
'It exists, it's rampant': Veteran nurse complains of racism
A whistleblower who reported a colleague's racism is encouraging other to speak out.