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'Stop making excuses': Low-rate mayor's advice to other councils
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio
Labour, National both look for flood buyout fix
Both parties want a bipartisan answer for how to deal with buyouts after future weather events. Audio
Tasman communities hit by growing trees not slash - forestry industry leader
Residents across the Tasman region say forestry slash has exacerbated flood damage. Audio
Peeni Henare to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Labour
The by-election was sparked by the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp.
Weather: Aerial images reveal flooding devastation in Tasman
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell flew over the damaged area in a helicopter, before addressing media on Saturday.
Could a toxic fungus cure cancer?
The mould possibly living on old bread in your pantry has been modified to fight cancer, researchers say. Audio
One dead after crash on SH3 in Te Kūiti
The crash was reported shortly before 1pm on Friday.
Wastewater discharge into Shotover escalated to Environment Court
The Queenstown Lakes District Council began pumping treated effluent into the river in March.
Concerns for teen missing four days
Tamiya, 15, was last seen on Auckland's North Shore at 1pm on Monday.
Nelson Tasman residents urged to prepare for wild weather
Heavy rain is forecast to hit large parts of the country, including the already drenched Taranaki and Tasman regions.
Watercare admits fault over Auckland woman's $800 bill from faulty meter
The water provider has apologised via RNZ's Checkpoint, while also revealing the number of known faulty meters has risen from 13,000 to 16,000. Audio
'Best of bad options': Southern councils suffer setback in water services plan
The four-council proposal was reduced to three, with the withdrawal of Waitaki District Council.
More heavy rainfall for Tasman as northerly moves across country
MetService says there's been more rain for the flood-damaged Nelson Tasman district overnight, with more to come. Audio
Weather improving as communities begin flood recovery
A state of emergency remains in place for the flood-damaged Nelson-Tasman region after much of the country was battered by a barrage of downpours.
'Like being invited to Augusta': Kiwi disc golf exponents take on Finnish fairways
Michele Simpson and Francis Orange will take up a rare opportunity at the PDGA World Championships in Finland. Audio
Pub holds fundraiser for flood-affected residents
A number of state highways are closed or reduced to one lane as residens are warned to stay away from contaminated floodwater. Audio
Awakino Gorge and SH4 closed due to slips, flooding
Taranaki experienced widespread flooding and a state of emergency has been extended by a week in Nelson Tasman. Audio
Possible slip severs cable, disrupts mobile, internet for 1150 homes
Technicians found a severed cable at Uruwhenua Bridge on State Highway 60.
Cop caught going 150km/h with lights off says it was a 'test'
The officer was caught speeding by another officer on their police radar.
Iconic Jaffas to be discontinued for good
Jaffas' parent company RJ's Confectionery says it's sad to say goodbye.
Hawke's Bay business burgled six times in two months
The mobile coffee car and bike repair service owner says he has recovered one of 11 bikes stolen. Audio
Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
