Eight months after tragedy struck at the base of Mauao, the beloved institution is preparing to welcome its community back.
Powerball's biggest shake-up in nearly two decades kicks off tonight.
A coroner has ruled police actions were appropriate in the lead up to Troy Dubovskiy's self-inflicted death.
"Jim dedicated his life to public service, education, and regional development," the party said.
Yesterday a public inquiry was released which found police and Oranga Tamariki missed key chances to protect the Phillips children, despite repeated warnings from their family that they were at risk.
Police said State Highway 29 was completely shut as emergency services work to understand the circumstances of the crash.
Two families from Wellington and Richmond say their respective $5 million Lotto wins sparked disbelief, shrieking and a sleepless night.
The crackdown would target the big players in food, power, fuel, transport, telecommunications, banking and insurance.
Alongside Woolworths, which would remain Australian-owned, that would give the country three major grocery chains instead of two.
The trading card craze has gone from playground swaps to big business, with rising values also attracting thieves.
Police have a warrant to arrest 34-year-old Keresoma Toala for breaching his home detention conditions.
The new supermarket was expected to reopen in December 2027.
Emotions erupted as the man accused of murdering two people in South Auckland appeared in the Auckland High Court.
The 12.5 kilograms of methamphetamine was found after a 25-year-old foreign national arrived on a flight from Singapore.
Hastings District Council is proposing lower speed limits on nearly 60 roads to reflect urban growth, land-use changes and school safety needs.
The pair had were reporting a trespasser at their home in Wellington when the exchange was overheard.
Eels in Bay of Plenty appear to be running foul of pump stations along their river migration route.
The filing raises some tricky legal questions, including whether a company can legally trademark a name another organisation has just announced.
Petition organiser Ross Boyd described the proposed roundabout as "one ring to rule them all".
A rally seeking changes to residency requirements was disrupted as speakers called for an end to racist rhetoric.
The dogs had been reported for biting people twice previously and the owners issued with five infringement notices.
Snow, heavy rain and plunging temperatures are set to hit parts of the South Island today as a cold front moves north, bringing a sharp end to the recent mild weather.
The Southeast Asian fusion restaurant had been on the strip for more than a decade.
After more than four months in hospital fighting a superbug that threatened to leave him paralysed, the Crusaders prop's on the road to recovery.
