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Wellington's Moa Point Wastewater Plant floods, shuts down, fix could take months
Sewage is pouring in the sea after the Moa Point plant flooded and shut down.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits to sexually attacking another woman
Rewa is serving a life sentence for the 1992 murder of Papatoetoe woman Susan Burdett.
Hamilton police shooting: ‘Violent gang member’ arrested after armed standoff
Police say the man was wanted over serious violent offending on January 29.
Watch: Prime Minister speaks after meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum
Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.
Woman shot on Napier street, 19-year-old arrested, as run of serious Hawke’s Bay crime continues
A pair of slippers could be seen on the footpath inside the police cordon.
'Loud and proud' teens descend on Treaty Grounds as part of six-day hīkoi
About 60 people, many carrying banners and flags, took part in this morning's leg of a six-day hīkoi through Kerikeri's town centre.
Wanted man shot by police after allegedly pointing shotgun at officers
The patched gang member was wanted by police for prior "violent" offences, police say.
St Kevin's College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullying
Three boys have been suspended from an Oamaru high school hostel while police investigate the alleged incident.
Herald afternoon quiz: February 4
Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Max Harris joins Environment Court fight over Ōpihi burial site homes
The 26.9ha Ōpihi Block is earmarked for a 240-lot housing development.
Mount Maunganui landslide victim Max Furse-Kee farewelled at Auckland funeral
Friends spoke about the heartbreak of missed milestones and shared memories.
New Plymouth cycleway: 'Mallowpuff' lane dividers to replace controversial 'Tim Tams'
Some of New Plymouth's concrete cycleway separators are set to be replaced.
Firefighters abused by motorists after Sumner rockfall shuts Main Rd
Rocks and water were seen falling from the Port Hills cliffs near Clifton.
Bay of Plenty storm recovery: State of emergency ends, support continues
A local transition period now runs until March 4 to support ongoing recovery.
Listen to The Country online: Sir Ian Taylor to debate Shane Jones on Bendigo gold mine
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Paul Joules and Richard Allen.
Wellingtonians warned to stay out of water as ‘raw’ sewage discharges into sea, treatment plant evacuated
Multiple floors of the city's wastewater plant were flooded with raw sewage.
Waitangi Day Rotorua events: What’s on at Wai Ariki and Te Puia
Last year up to 10,000 people attended Rotorua’s official Waitangi Day event.
Three men linked to Head Hunters gang sentenced to life in prison for murder
The men were found guilty of murdering West Auckland teenager Jayden Mamfredos-Nair nearly three years ago
Ducks euthanised after found hunting and killing freshly hatched native chicks
DOC's Dean Nelson says staff were horrified to see graphic photos of the chicks being eaten alive, as it was unusual for ducks to prey on other birds.
Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island
More than 1500 people reported feeling the moderate tremor.
