South Wairarapa and Carterton households could be faced with an average water bill of $7000 by 2035 if Wairarapa councils go solo for transformational water reform.
Two days earlier, it blew up front-line road and rail links that once connected the country with the South.
Julie and Jim Carle say the current 7am opening time is excluding people who work.
Two months of talking to Taranaki people has exposed the split between the farming industry and the rest of the region over polluted rivers.
Harry and Meghan previously lived in Frogmore Cottage in the grounds of Windsor Castle before stepping back as senior royals and moving to North America.
All sites are intended to have dual names where the Māori name is added to the existing name — and nothing is taken away.
The "vast majority" of Smithfield's 600 staff in Timaru will be made redundant.
New research reveals, on average, New Zealand needs 100 new pilots each year to meet demand.
The man's body was found in a building at Muaūpoko Park, near Lake Horowhenua.
The Black Ferns' pool for the 2025 Rugby World Cup includes Ireland, Japan and Spain.
"Police would like to thank those members of the public who provided information, which assisted in locating him."
The former St Bede's College staff member faces four charges of indecent assault on a boy between 12 and 16 and three charges of indecent assault on a man/boy over 16.
According to the Manurewa Local Board meeting report on Thursday, complaints about the Randwick Park benches were received from nearby residents.
Ally Wollaston fought off a star-studded field in the elimination race at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark.
Emergency services were called to the incident at around 8.17am on Branston Street in Hornby South.
Justin Matthew Jeffries is charged with the murders of Glendon Brent Currin, Jessie Florence Currin and Michelle Nicola Schiller.
A new wastewater pipe will be laid underneath Queen Street as part of a $115m project.
Himatjit Kahlon gave Honey Bear Beers to Aiden Sagala for being a "good worker".
A chunky penguin becomes a global sensation, liftoff on NASA's plan to find life beyond Earth, a local director makes his worldwide debut, and the story behind a mesmerising marine photo.
Police say a cannabis growing operation was also uncovered.
Government Minister apologises for misconduct, hundreds of job losses as Timaru meatworks confirms closure, and the Black Caps make history in India.
Andrew Bayly said his behaviour was "unbecoming of a government minister".
An editorial, co-authored by Sir Ashley Bloomfield and Otago University professor David Murdoch, raises concerns about potential "gaps" in our pandemic preparedness.
Police said a 43-year-old man was found critically injured early on Monday morning on Hampton Downs Rd, near Whangamarino and later died in Auckland Hospital.
This week, Lawson opted to use the number 30 on his new Racing Bulls Formula 1 car.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced the ability to extend a Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) will be removed by October 31.
