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‘It’s appalling’: Napier shop owners hit out at proposed CCTV charge
The CCTV trial has led to arrests, fire callouts and better police intelligence.
Reprieve as last-minute funding saves Westport–Wellington flights - for now
Flights will resume on May 18 under a one-month support deal.
'Sexual violence does not discriminate': Community urged to get educated
A free community event in Whangārei uses kai, games and kōrero to tackle taboo subject.
Why planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and development
Locals fear dropping the 2008 Heritage Act from new laws weakens key safeguards.
Star power and rock bolts: How Mangawhai surf club got back on its feet
The multimillion-dollar project was helped along with an exclusive talk by Kelly Slater.
Man charged with murdering girl, 5, in Australian outback
Police allege 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis murdered and raped the child.
Australian police expected to charge suspect today over killing of 5yo girl
Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead near Alice Springs on Thursday.
'Too many lives lost': Alice Springs town camps under scrutiny after 5yo's alleged murder
About 400 people rioted after suspect arrested for little girl's death.
'Still totally edible': The plan to help shops with surplus food find customers
'There is simply no good reason for good food to go to waste.'
'Significant': Poliovirus detected in Australian wastewater
Weekly testing will be done at the Subiaco wastewater plant for six months.
‘Anger and frustration’: Australian PM urges Alice Springs to ‘come together’ after girl’s body found
Riots broke out after police detained the 5-year-old’s suspected killer.
Flood damage ‘real kick in the guts’ for rural Hawke’s Bay community
Farm manager Jeremy Crosse estimates flood damage at about $100,000.
Dam opponents tell council to turn off funding tap
Backers of the CHB dam say those behind the 800-strong petition are jumping the gun.
Vineyard owner says gold mine would ruin region's pinot noir reputation
Residents living under the proposed tailings dam fear a catastrophic failure.
'You are in heaven': Mother of 5yo found dead after alleged Alice Springs abduction speaks
More than 200 police, volunteers and Aboriginal trackers joined the search.
Mauri stone laid as Te Oranganui advances Whanganui hauora hub
Construction is due to start in July, with completion targeted for late 2027.
Residents claim victory as Ryman backs down on retirement village ATM removal
After a 31-village review, Ryman decided to remove ATMs at only two villages.
Police believe missing 5yo girl still alive after alleged abduction from Alice Springs home
Sharon vanished from her home after being put to bed.
Two children die in New South Wales house fire hours before family was to move states
The family of six were due to move to Queensland on the day of the fire.
Safety and parking squeeze: CBD businesses push taskforce for urgent action
A survey found 86% of Whangārei businesses felt trading was getting tougher.
Popular hot pools to reopen after cyclone damage
Awakeri Hot Pools owner Kevin Haig, 84, is overseeing repairs while caring for his wife.
‘We’re here to help you’: The woman offering free haircuts
Melissa Aitken now wants to expand her services nationwide.
Calls to revisit fishing limits as Northland community touts kaimoana boom
Some locals want tuatua limits at Tauroa eased, citing abundance due to good management.
Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected
Twenty-five homes in Stokes Valley and one in Porirua have been evacuated.
'No rates increase is welcome': Waikato council signs off 2.8% rise
Properties with water services will pay an extra $142.22 on their fixed charge.
Free bus rides across Hastings and Napier this weekend
No payment or Bee Card is needed, with passengers free to hop on and off.
Whangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears
Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.
‘Devastating’ scenes as wildlife lay dead on dry lakebed in Manawatū
Thousands of eels and other taonga species were found dead at Pukepuke Lagoon.
Whakatāne residents split over $7.58m riverfront plan
Less than 28% of 250 submissions backed the baseline $7.58m spend or less.