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.
Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 hours after the attack in downtown Berlin.
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.
The 24-year-old Racing Bulls driver scooped four points for his eighth place finish, putting him ninth overall in the Formula 1 standings with 43 points.
Staff at Auckland Hospital have made hundreds of reports about fleas and other insects, and one patient there slipped and fell trying to stomp on a cluster of cockroaches in the shower.
The accessories are not inherently flawed, industry analysts say, even though some are being used in morally questionable ways.
"I'm taking off soon, so that's fine, but for passengers in a few hours, this will be bad," a passenger said.
It is raising questions about properly counting the impact on US service members as Trump escalates strikes on Iran in a bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory this morning.
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.
Fairweather has claimed her third medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Winston Peters addresses the Stuart Nash saga, and what Sydney Sweeney’s up to in Queenstown.
The show will take place at Hnry Stadium on Sunday, February 7.
Authorities issued overnight evacuation orders for five more localities southwest of the historic city.
"Tax reform is fundamental to all of the policies," one supporter says.
The high profile sportsman faces charges including resisting police in an incident where the man was bitten by a police dog.
Dame Noeline Taurua's side have beaten the Sunshine Girls for the first time in almost four years, winning 53-48 in Glasgow.
People sometimes had a misconception that falling house prices meant defaults, a credit ratings expert says.
Phoenix head coach Chris Grenacre said he was "absolutely delighted" Rufer has extended his stay in the capital.
National on Sunday announced extending paid parental leave to 30 weeks, and allowing parents to take their leave at the same time.
“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."
Cue "Skynet Day," the new shorthand for July 22, 2026, when real-life AI sent a chill around the world by learning and acting in ways its creators did not anticipate.
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.
Oil prices have fallen from recent highs, but ongoing Middle East tensions are keeping markets on edge and raising fears of higher fuel costs.
Some are quicker to pass on official cash rate movements to borrowers and savers than others.
"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.
A close ally of US President Donald Trump, Loomer has completely reversed her longtime criticism of Ukraine and was urging fellow conservatives to be wary of Moscow's propaganda
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.
The van ramming and stabbing near Berlin’s Pride festival which left one person dead and many others wounded was believed to have been an Islamic extremist terror attack.
"Well, I'm just saying to you, they want to increase taxes," he told media.
Tennis elbow, white hands in the cold, poor grip strength – finally Dave Miller's long list of symptoms and injuries added up to hand-arm vibration syndrome.
Police said officers at the scene were allegedly "met by the unmistakable smell of cannabis".
British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly is accused of violently raping a fan after a gig in Perth.
One vendor at the event, said he heard what sounded like firecrackers before people began yelling "shooter" and frantically running.
Introduction of garbage sorting in Jakarta could keep 80% of waste out of landfills, and money out of waste-pickers pockets.
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.
Despite the brothers' status as outspoken Trump supporters, the White House has made it clear they will be receiving no support.
With France about to enter its peak August tourist season, authorities are trying to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.
The Waitaki District Council announced Hopkins' death on Monday evening, saying the long-serving elected member had died earlier that morning.
Hanson told deputy Greens leader Mehreen Faruqi to "piss off back to Pakistan" in a tweet posted soon after the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
