Some districts are close to a deal. Others have walked away entirely. Here's where every part of the country stands with two weeks to go.
Michelle Craig says repeated landslip closures have left her business and neighbours along the strip with no idea when, or if, things will return to normal.
Whether it’s trimming off a piece of mushy parsnip or cutting away a slightly mouldy bit of apple, many of us have used produce long after their peak of freshness.
The 29-year-old said it was "a difficult decision to reach" but ultimately said he was not ready to compete at the level he expected of himself.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has returned from his overseas trip to Asia to a political storm surrounding comments made by members of his party.
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The show will take place at Hnry Stadium on Sunday, February 7.
Dame Noeline Taurua's side have beaten the Sunshine Girls for the first time in almost four years, winning 53-48 in Glasgow.
Phoenix head coach Chris Grenacre said he was "absolutely delighted" Rufer has extended his stay in the capital.
“I have been amazed, impressed, astounded by the breadth of queries that are coming into the customer service centre," an official says.
Siale Lauaki, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa and Josh Jacomb will wear black jersey for the first time as skipper Ardie Savea prepares to join squad for first Test.
Brad Mooar will depart the Crusaders to take up the role.
MetService said many places recorded their coldest temperatures of the year so far this morning, particularly across the North Island.
The All Blacks will be travelling to South Africa and the US as part of the tour.
"Police thank our community for sharing the earlier appeal."
A combination of high groundwater and prolonged rainfall had contributed to drainage issues at the site, according to local council.
The proposed ban, which would triple the number of vehicle exclusion zones along the Whangārei district's coastline, has drawn divided views from the community.
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church's bell was stolen a little over a month ago, but parish priest Father Bang Dinh said its value is historic, not material.
"There is still plenty room in town and it’s the best the time of year to see the whales," Mayor Craig Mackle said.
The two workers each paid $60,000 for the promise of employment and the prospect of building a life in New Zealand.
The hole was approximately five metres long and more than a metre deep in parts.
Westpac NZ said the changes would take effect tomorrow, with its one-year advertised special rate rising 0.20% to 4.99% per annum.
"Well, I'm just saying to you, they want to increase taxes," he told media.
Police said officers at the scene were allegedly "met by the unmistakable smell of cannabis".
MetService said much of the country could expect another frosty start tomorrow, after many centres recorded their coldest temperatures of the year today.
Operations at the privately-owned industrial landfill Taylorville Resource Park have continued, despite opposition from local residents and the Grey District Council.
Greens call for a one-year moratorium on consents for new "AI data centres", which have been divisive in communities locally and abroad.
The Waitaki District Council announced Hopkins' death on Monday evening, saying the long-serving elected member had died earlier that morning.
