Laneway festival illness reports: Sheppards NZ says its food is not to blame
It said it has received emails from punters who hadn’t eaten anything at the festival but had similar…
Ōpōtiki residents urge council cat policy to curb strays and nuisance
“I have squirted cat repellent, sprinkled pepper, thrown pots of water and other items at unwanted cats and…
Dengue cases surge in Cook Islands as Health NZ warns Kiwi travellers
Someone else at the resort where Nicholson stayed also had dengue fever confirmed. “When I got home, I…
Weather-hit Ōakura coast in Northland closed to non-residents
“A checkpoint at Kaiikanui Rd will be stopping traffic to enforce this,” he said. Couper urged holiday home-owners…
Fisheries New Zealand urges holiday fishers to download rules app
“These rules vary by species and area and do change from time to time, so it’s important to…
Bay of Plenty holiday roading works set to ease summer travel pressures
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
Rotorua homicide investigation: Police urge Ford Road residents to search properties
“It’s possible the offender discarded clothing, weapons, or other items while fleeing the scene. “We encourage residents to…
Former Cabinet Minister Maurice Williamson warns Auckland housing plan could cost National votes
About 450 people packed a public meeting on Plan Change 120 in the Prime Minister’s Botany electorate on…
Calls grow for green arrow at ‘dangerous’ Guppy Rd lights in Napier
This leads to “chaos” on a near-daily basis, resident Paul Cushing says. Cushing, who has lived in the…
Biotoxin shellfish warning issued for BoP coast
“Generally, the more algae there are in the water, the more toxic the shellfish get,” he said. Symptoms…
Northland Regional Council pushes Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi Lakes boat ramp
A Kaipara District Council spokesperson previously said it did not have the authority to close the boat ramp…
Northland artists back Buy NZ Made call to shop local before Christmas
“Buying NZ-made means you get local service, trusted quality, and the satisfaction of knowing your purchase directly supports…