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Roading shake-up targets farming and forestry
Forestry property rates could soar in Carterton under proposed road funding changes.
Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow
MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gales as a front moves up the country.
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Masterton Intermediate board seeks ministry advice during principal's leave
Education officials say support is being provided to the school as needed.
Wairarapa farm incidents leave four dead in six months
Heavy rain has left farm tracks slippery and paddocks waterlogged, police say.
‘Does NZ First really need Ron Mark? ’: Former Defence Minister leaving election door open
Mark says, 'every day is a new thought of no', but he isn't confirming what he'll do.
Police plan more searches to find man linked to mother's death
He was the sole person of interest in his mother Karen Gilbert-Palmer’s death.
Final search planned for body of man suspected of killing mother
Jeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car 350km to Rotorua.
Ninety kākāpō, including new chicks, to be vaccinated against bird flu
DoC is vaccinating about 70 kākāpō on Whenua Hou before seabirds return.
Gales lash lower North Island as roofs lift and trees fall, disrupted Wellington flight becomes most tracked in the world
State Highway 53 has closed due to rising river levels.
Frosty weekend but rain and wind edging closer with incoming weather system
Attendees at Fieldays and the Warriors match will enjoy chilly but mostly settled weather.
Residents told take essential items as evacuation deadline looms ahead of 10m wave tempest
A state of emergency is in force across a swathe of Wellington southern bays.
Mandatory emergency evacuation order issued for Wellington waterfront homes as ‘significant swell event’ looms
The warning comes after Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little declared a state of emergency.
'Looks like a nuclear bomb went off': Families lose joint barn home in fire
The parents said trying to explain the fire to their young kids 'was really emotional'.
Weekend shears double for Toa Henderson as World Champs loom
The World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Masterton next week.
New manager for NZ team at world shearing champs
Bart Hadfield steps in after original manager Lance Waddell withdrew.
Sleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from Auckland
Weather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.
Mass murderer who killed seven family members promises he won't come back for survivors
The Parole Board has decided if Raymond Ratima should be freed.
'Cherished' baby girl dies days after near-drowning in home pool
Laylah-Mae Thompson was rushed to hospital on January 7 after falling into the pool.
'Devastating accident': Toddler hospitalised after 'serious' drowning in home pool
A Givealittle has been set up to help her family with their costs.
'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamation
Mayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.
Two people injured after jetboat crash in Wairarapa
The incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship.
Cyclist killed in Wairarapa crash was taking part in charity fun ride
The rider was airlifted to hospital in critical condition but later died.