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Tasman heavy rain forecast: hope for the best but prepare for the worst, deputy mayor says
The region is still recovering from widespread flooding, but further heavy rain has been forecast for the afternoon.
House building costs rise at strongest rate in nearly two years, Cotality index shows
Cotality's Cordell Construction Cost Index showed a growth rate of 0.6 percent for the three months ended June, for an annual ...
Khandallah murder-accused Julia DeLuney disposed of black bin bag in passing rubbish truck
CCTV footage shows Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the night of her mother's death, before fetching someone to help.
Jock Davies named as man who died while hunting on Stewart Island
Police have formally named Jock Davies as the man who died while hunting on Stewart Island. The 21-year-old from Tapanui died ...
Ukraine urges investigation into alleged Russian chemical weapons use
It follows Dutch and German intelligence agencies saying they had evidence of widespread use of illegal weapons by Russia ...
Two crew dead, at least two wounded in attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea
The deaths, the first since June 2024, bring the total number of seafarers killed in attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to six ...
Enrolments banned while international flight school fixes 'serious shortcomings'
Enrolments of new learners at Whanganui's international pilot academy have been halted until "serious shortcomings" are ...
McQuillan Tipu jailed after violently stealing woman's pokie winnings
Now, following the violent theft, Tipu, 30, has appeared in the Hastings District Court for sentencing on charges of theft, ...
Two crew dead after reported attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea
The deaths, the first since June 2024, bring the total number of seafarers killed in attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to six ...
Erin Patterson faces life behind bars for murder by mushroom
The Erin Patterson case has gripped international audiences, in Australia's 'biggest crime story since the Azaria Chamberlain case' of the 80s.
Public servants' views on staffing, stress and job satisfaction revealed in new survey
The Public Service Census is a voluntary survey that 44,737 out of more than 65,000 public servants took part in.
Death Cap Mushrooms
The Erin Patterson case has gripped international audiences, in Australia's 'biggest crime story since the Azaria Chamberlain case' of the 80s. Audio ...