Freedom camping hotspots see spike in fines this summer
The copuncil’s Responsible Camping Programme Manager, Amy Galloway, said it had been a bumper summer, with sites full…
Rotorua whitewater rafting death: Coroner releases findings in Vivienne Pincott case
Coroner Robb’s findings said Pincott and her son Bryden Frizell, 25, had booked the rafting trip with River…
Large fire breaks out in Massey; black smoke spews across West Auckland
Dozens of residents were outside, with firefighters telling them to move back due to the strong smell. Fire…
Fuel prices: Government to announce support package for families under the pump as petrol hits $4 a litre in some areas
To be eligible for a full credit, a family must have a working family member and a combined…
Students injured in Christchurch by bottles thrown by neighbouring house party
She was talking to a friend at the party when she was suddenly hit just below her right…
Election 2026: Who’s in, who’s out and who’s circling Northland seats
McCallum offered National some stability in the north, after Whangārei MP Dr Shane Reti this month announced his…
Black Ferns hooker Georgia Ponsonby gets eligibility exemption; eight uncapped players in Pacific Four squad
While the PWR season runs through until late June, there is a two-month break between rounds 16 and…
Government announces $50 million in loans to expand EV charging stations
Bishop said the average loan per charge point is $20,000. “But once repayments are factored in, the net…
Large fire in Napier Hill house
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Micky Peacock Medal: Top award unveiled in memory of young Hawke’s Bay cricketer
Micky went on to represent Whanganui Collegiate School, captaining the cricket First XI as well as playing rugby…
Debt Awareness Week: Four in five New Zealanders ashamed to admit they are struggling
More than two-thirds of respondents (69%) also believed most people would judge someone who cannot manage it, 67%…
Watch Maadi Regatta day one: Secondary school rowers do battle in Twizel
Watch all the action from the Maadi Regatta via the official Rowing NZ livestream, featuring more than 2000…