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Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says “we just need to get on and do the doing."
A healthy smile helps us live long, well and happy lives. But just like our bodies, our teeth can succumb to age-related changes.
There's only one region where job ads have increased compared to the same time last year.
Simon Paul and Travis John Branson are accused of killing the birds to sell on the black market.
The former Corrections, Children, and Māori Crown Relations Minister told Newsroom he's stepping aside.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at about 12.45am this morning.
One positive from the devastation is the power of the communities who came together to recover.
Chris Brandolino from NIWA shares his predictions for the months ahead.
Insiders warn Netball NZ is "close to having a crisis on its hands" after Sky's bid for rights for the ANZ Premiership and Silver Ferns tests drops significantly lower than previous deals.
Alex Batty's mother and grandfather sought an "alternative lifestyle" and are wanted in connection with the disappearance.
Now better informed, Zoo Miami has been treating our beloved expatriate "a little too well".
People told to avoid floodwaters and stay inside, with crocodiles and snakes expected to be on the move.
Kenneka Jenkins was found dead in the walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, a day after attending a party there.
Emotions ran high as Matty bid farewell to his co-hosts, other TVNZ staff, and viewers, having helped host the show for seven years.
The national carrier is "working hard" to make sure things run smoothly during the busy season.
Country singer unwittingly snared Florida woman Nicol Harness in a lawsuit over unauthorised merchandise.
Conservation Department encouraged hunters to target wild goats and raise awareness of the damage done to NZ's ecosystems.
David Huggan's bright blue Mitsubishi Triton ute was left at the top of Mt Pirongia.
The business has been ordered to pay $25,000 in reparations to the victim and a $7000 fine for health and safety failures.
Neville Thomson, 69, died last August after being attacked by a pack of six dogs in Panguru.
Food security and food sovereignty played a huge part in the lives of Māori ancestors.
Sorry sweet tooths, all the donuts were destroyed by police.
Recipe: Spinach and tofu ‘ricotta’ rolls
Drinking vodka, the duo threw concrete off the roof of the construction site, and at one stage lay down for a kip.
KiwiRail had requested an additional $1.47 billion for the project. Finance Minister Nicola Willis declined.
A section of State Highway 25A between Kōpū and Hikuai was completely washed away in late January.
Police say they will be "visible" on Saturday following the deaths of two Black Power members earlier this week.
If your Christmas cake tin is empty, never fear — Hilary Barry has a plan on the bake.
Matthew Hodder, 32, was arrested as he went to breakfast in Dunedin. The 91kg haul was worth up to $27 million.
After being admitted to the Bar in 1981, Collins worked as a solicitor specialising in employment, property, commercial and tax law.
SPCA chief executive says there is no excuse for failing to seek treatment for a sick animal.
The newlywed Prince and Princess of Wales travelled all over the country on what would be Diana's only visit to New Zealand.
"We are still deciding on the number of cameras and mixture of camera types to use, to deliver the most effective outcomes," said Waka Kotahi.
Auckland Transport said while parking could be a "very emotive issue", people shouldn't pursue the "very high risk" approach of leaving cards.
The delivery driver's throw caused thousands of dollars in damages to a home in Parramatta.
In October, Tauranga Accident and Healthcare had no other option but to increase its fees to keep the lights on.
Stargazers across the country made their way outside to catch a glimpse of the Geminid meteor shower.
An emotional farewell, summer plans and a healthy spin on a Kiwi party classic.
The 13 to 15-metre-long fin whale was found stranded on Peka Peka beach and was thought to be alive when it first stranded.
The federation late said that it banned Faruk Koca, who has resigned as president of MKE Ankaragucu, for punching referee Halil Umut Meler.
The Employment Court has ruled the Overseeing Shepherd at Gloriavale was the employer of six women fighting for workers' rights.
Peters was gifted a fish hook carving by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
The event also significantly raised the profile of women's sports, according to a new report.
He was last seen around 300m north of where he entered the water.
The Basnayake family were on their way to a temple in a Sri Lankan park when the elephant approached and smashed its trunk through the driver's window.
Throughout the operation, police adopted a "spot and stop" policy.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced on Wednesday she had declined to provide $1.47 billion to continue the Inter-Island Resilient Connection (iReX) project.
First responders were called to the crash near Clarendon at around 1.30pm today.
The White Ferns were cruising at 155/2 in their chase of 221 against Pakistan tonight but the fall of Suzie Bates and Maddy Green made things a bit chaotic.