Level 3 water restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as usage soars in Hastings and Napier amid dry conditions
Napier’s daily water use was sitting at around 35 million litres. A Hastings council spokesperson said water use…
Central Hawke’s Bay community Kairakau placed under level 4 water restrictions
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council chief executive Doug Tate said the decision was not made lightly, but one…
Here are the hospitals that have introduced visitor restrictions due to high flu cases
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New restrictions jeopardise Milan vs. Como Serie A fixture in Perth – report
Milan’s meeting with Como in February 2026 is now highly unlikely to be held in Perth due to…
Tom Phillips case: Suppression continues as media fights to lift court restrictions
Then, on September 15, a Family Court judge made orders that further restricted publication. Now, NZME and Stuff…
Mother calls for tighter rules on nitrous oxide sale after daughter’s harm
Nitrous oxide is known on the streets as nangs or laughing gas. It has been used as a…
Canberra boy who pleaded guilty to possessing violent extremist material driven by ‘teenage bravado’, court finds
A court has found a Canberra boy who pleaded guilty to possessing terrorist material was more likely driven…
Prime Minister Chris Luxon faces questions on building product investment, immigration numbers
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will face questions this morning after the Government announced a boost for builders –…
What does lifting trade restrictions on US beef mean for Australia?
It might not be on our plates or menus just yet, but US beef has been a hot…