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Work on almost-completed Palmerston North cycleway paused as arguments rage
A new layout on a Palmerston North street has raised hackles over the past few months.
Julie Anne Genter confrontation: Green Party says ‘disciplinary process’ under way into MP’s behaviour, privileges complaints laid
The co-leaders earlier released a statement calling Genter's actions 'unacceptable'.
Auckland's Wynyard bridge closure: Free ferries trial to take pedestrians across basin
An Auckland bridge permanently stuck in the up position is hitting businesses in the pocket. The solution: A boat for 60 people every half hour.
Hawke’s Bay: Asbestos found in homes being demolished after Cyclone Gabrielle, cost to balloon to over $10m
Asbestos removal began on Thursday for the first Category 3 home to be demolished.
Lachlan Jones' neighbour says she heard 3-year-old on night he went missing
A neighbour of Lachlan Jones says she heard him banging around her washhouse, hours after his family is accused of killing him.
IPCA finds police not responsible for Wellington crash that killed two and injured three
"Sadly, this crash was a result of a young driver’s bad decisions."
Māori artist Sandy Adsett returns to Tairāwhiti with Toi Koru
Artist looks forward to reconnecting with Tairāwhiti artists and whanau.
Ruapehu: Souffle wins carrot cook-off competition in Ohakune
The first-ever carrot cook-off in NZ saw a carrot souffle crowned number one.
Three consecutive months of dry weather for Gisborne
Less than 50 per cent of average rainfall has fallen over three months.
Auckland Airport's new terminal bridges domestic, international services
It will bring domestic and international transfers, check-ins and bag drops under one roof.
Low Cost Bins takes over Whanganui’s main transfer station
'We just want to get the feet under the desk and make sure we’ve got the basics down.'
Watch: PM's pre-Budget education announcement for teaching reading
From next year, the government expects all public schools to take a "proven structured literacy approach".
Red meat: Alliance chief Willie Wiese on asking farmer shareholders for capital
Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese will meet with farmer shareholders next week.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to cut 40 jobs, NZQA to cut 35
The total number of job losses in the public services has now gone over 3700.
Palmerston North ratepayers could face $1000 annual bill for new sewage treatment system
Mayor knows city ratepayers will have to dig deep for the new wastewater system.
Winston Peters accused of 'entirely defamatory' remarks about ex-Australian minister
The Labour Party is demanding Peters be stood down, saying "he's embarrassed the country" with a "totally unacceptable" attack on a prominent AUKUS critic.
NZ Fashion Week cancelled for 2024 due to economic downturn
"The reality is that consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the fashion retail industry has been particularly affected," organisers say.
Man arrested over machete threat before gunfire outside Wellington Hospital
Police say they are still trying to find the other person involved in the altercation.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has appeal denied by Supreme Court
Malcolm Rewa previously failed to have his conviction overturned and later applied to appeal in the Supreme Court, calling his trial a miscarriage of justice.
Public sector job cuts: All Stats NZ staff offered voluntary redundancies
The PSA is concerned the cuts will hit the department's ability to deliver on its core functions.
