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No ‘peace of mind’ until managed retreat from vulnerable areas - iwi leader
Iwi leader Willie Te Aho says two marae near Te Karaka will move to safer land.
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Boil-water alert: What residents in Bell Block and The Links must do now
A water sample near New Plymouth Airport tested positive for E. coli.
Nearly 900 people sign petition to save NZ Post branch in suburban Hastings
The Raureka NZ Post service has operated from the local pharmacy for a decade.
'Extremely hard': Cafe owner slams Watercare after E coli scare
About 7500 homes and businesses were told to boil all tap water.
'Everyone came out of the woodwork': Auto extravaganza boosts St John training
Funds raised will support St John cadets and services from Mahia to Dannevirke.
Spencer Pratt surges to second in Los Angeles mayoral race as polls tighten
A UCLA poll puts the reality TV star on 11% support, behind Karen Bass on 25%.
A phone-free childhood? One Irish village is making it happen
In 2023, Greystones parents adopted a voluntary 'no smart devices' code.
'Devastated with worry': Family's plea as search for missing man continues
Antoine Richard, 21, was last seen at Cromwell's Victoria Arms Hotel on March 21.
From floods to fire: Fresh health fears in storm-battered Northland community
Nine Whirinaki homes damaged by the floods, one destroyed in a fire.
Northland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zones
About 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.
Tauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains break
Tauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.
Whakatāne council eyes new boat ramp and pool charges
Visitors could face $20 daily fees at Whakatāne's main boat ramp.
‘It was not as bad’: Northland's Ōakura spared repeat of January storms
Locals say early warnings and pumps meant only one or two homes flooded.
Prisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegations
Police confirm a complaint is under investigation by a sexual assault team.
Council proposes to slash cremation fee as families go out of town
Many other charges are set to rise, including pool entries and building services fees.
Councils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra security
Each 14.5m Ark tube replaces about 160 traditional sandbags.
Waihī Estuary has original name Te Heriheri restored as part of wetland project
The iwi-led project has turned 30ha of former dairy farm into wetland.
'Struggling' families to move into 24 new homes
Mother describes new home as ‘lifesaver’ after years living off-grid.
'Last resort': Mt Albert locals block construction trucks in row over dust, damage and noise
Police attended after reports of 'unlawful activity'.
They can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at risk
Instructors say many kids swim pool lengths but cannot cope in the surf.
'Morning, Angela': The low-key answer to moving on Auckland's homeless
On the streets with Auckland Council wardens' gentle wake-up call for rough sleepers.
Gunman dead after shooting at Michigan synagogue
The unidentified assailant exchanged gunfire with security.
'Full pace on design' – New World Victoria Park boss on rebuild
Ponsonby/Herne Bay/St Marys Bay locals fume about what appears to them to be a dead site.
Riding a homemade scooter from Napier to Wellington
The convoy of 335 scooters buzzed down State Highway 2 for the 325km journey.
‘Crocs absolutely everywhere’: Australian locals warned following floods
The Katherine River peaked at 19.2m, the worst flooding there since 1998.
How a Kaipara camper van became a mobile hub for plastic-free living
Leigh Bowness-Barker talks to Tom Raynel about her mobile refill business The Refillery.
'Connection and belonging': Napier backs new multicultural strategy
About one in five Napier residents were born overseas.
How a Hawke’s Bay golf day helps turn landfill waste into lifelines
Players will chip balls into sets of drawers before they are recycled for a local family.
Gym, tech and hope: Inside the new Hastings hub backing 360 young people
'Imagine a space where every young person who walks in the door feels seen and welcomed.'
Footpath fight: Residents lose case over closure at retirement village
A disputes panel ruled Arvida could close the path and keep the fence.