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Icon or eyesore? New Plymouth power station's long redundant chimney
The chimney has not been used for about 20 years.
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'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards
100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.
'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next week
Snow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.
Kāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork
'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'
'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North haven
The Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.
Seabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ response
Trans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.
'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punch
Daytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko.
Taranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punch
Bouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.
'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concern
The proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.
Wellington CBD supermarket's liquor licence suspended for selling booze to teen
Foodstuffs says it is "disappointed" and will work with staff on training.
Paul Lewis: The big questions for Razor in All Blacks selection
OPINION: The selectors face a choice: build depth or field their best side for the Boks.
Witness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed mother
The young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.
'Real-life superhero': Steven Adams' unforgettable visit to his old school
The NBA star is back in his old stomping ground of Rotorua.
Why businesses are struggling with New Zealand's industrial gas crisis
Gas users are curtailing operations due to rising costs.
'Very high-risk': Rapist and groomer of teens out of jail but under strict supervision
Peter Hartley denies the offending and even tried to overturn his convictions years later.
Lucky punter claims life-changing $20m Powerball prize
Three other Lotto First Division winners each won $250,000.
Last-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semi
King's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.
Cars crashing off ‘extremely icy' roads a sign of a chilly week ahead for NZ
There are no indications of any injuries. However, the road is currently 'extremely icy'.
Hobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth council
Three dozen members lobbied against the council's buy-local plan.
Gisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles
90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.
Massive $20m Lotto win - where lucky Powerball ticket was sold
The Powerball number was 3, and the bonus ball was 27.
'Poor decisions': Bunnings manager stole $38k from his workplace to fuel gambling addiction
Sherwin Tumapang methodically processed fake refunds which then went into his pocket.
Liam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders
OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.
Letters: I like politicians who stick to their beliefs and challenge authority
OPINION: Can’t one TV channel at least be funded for high quality public programming?
'Massive mistake': Judge condemns life coach's bar assault
Albert James re-entered a bar and punched his golf buddy minutes after being thrown out.
Red red wine: UB40 to headline Bay Oval's first music festival
Bay Oval's manager says this is the venue's first music event.
'Devastating': House fire victim from well-known family, says mayor
The house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived just before 5am.
Why gas shortages could halt production at key NZ fertiliser plant
Gas prices for industrial users are rising by 15% to 30%.
'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds
“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”
New Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn
Numbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.