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Moa Point failure a 'nightmare' for Wellington businesses, group says
The council has announced a financial support package of $200,000 which would be a "matter of survival" for some businesses, a local group says.
Three vehicles involved in serious North Otago crash
Part of State Highway 1 is closed near Hampden in North Otago.
Up to six New Zealanders caught up in Israeli Defence Force’s interception of flotilla bound for Gaza
MFAT says its ability to help is limited as New Zealand has no embassy in Israel.
Rare comet C/2025 R3: How and when to see it in New Zealand night skies
It is best seen within an hour after sunset low in the western sky.
South Auckland dancer jailed for indecent assaults on teen performers
Panapa Fagaio's victims thought of him 'like a brother'.
Police to crack down on Auckland bike riders
A number of informal bike rides are planned across Auckland, they say.
Auckland Southwestern Motorway lanes reopen after rock spill near Onehunga
The closure caused major delays, with traffic backing up towards Hillsborough.
Indian migrants killed on Desert Rd, Waiōuru in car v tanker crash had car seat in vehicle
The trio from India were known as "hardworking and grateful" and worked in NZ from 2023.
Local councils plead for 'balance' over proposed rates increase caps
The government says double-digit increases are unsustainable and plans to bring in a four-percent cap by January 2027.
Nearly 200,000 people affected by misleading City Fitness membership prices - Commerce Commission
The gym chain faced 16 charges under the Fair Trading Act .
'Despicable' - Advocate reacts to alleged thefts from patients
Police arrested the 30-year-old woman after an alleged stealing spree in hospitals across Auckland and Waikato.
Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson
Firefighters are working to contain the oil and diesel runoff.
Wild weather keeps Palmerston North's Wildbase Hospital busy with displaced seabirds
The birds at Wildbase Hospital are named after where they were found, like Pātea the albatross.
Police target informal Auckland bike rides after safety concerns
Officers will monitor May weekend rides in Counties Manukau and Auckland City.
Christchurch terrorist's appeal to overturn convictions and life sentence dismissed
The Australian white supremacist will remain in prison for the rest of his life after the Court of Appeal dismissed his bid to get an appeal.
Kiwi joins all-female voyage to tackle plastics problem in the Pacific
Rāwinia Wikaira has seen the impact of ocean pollution first hand in the waters wher her tupuna (ancestors) would regularly collect seafood.
Serious SH1 crash near Hampden leaves one dead, one critically injured
One person with critical injuries is in hospital and two others have minor injuries.
One arrested after stabbing in Hastings
Police said two victims had been taken to hospital and one person has been arrested.
Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson
Firefighters are working to contain the oil and diesel runoff.
Trump assassination attempt prompts warning for New Zealand – The Front Page
Alexander Gillespie warns New Zealand is not immune to rising attacks.
