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Contentious dam hangs over elections
The controversial Ruataniwha Dam was first proposed around 13 years ago - now two of the main agitators for and against the original proposal are making a bid to return to council.
Cordon lifted after hoax bomb threat sees homes evacuated
People in Nelson who were forced to leave their homes because of a hoax bomb threat have criticised police communication with them.
How can I put my phone down and stop doomscrolling?
It starts with one simple task on your phone. Next minute, you've been endlessly scrolling social media for an hour.
The bright purple food that's become a global phenomenon
It comes on everything from cakes to soup. Meet the humble Filipino yam.
Two people seriously injured in Manukau assault
A cordon has been set up outside a group of fast food outlets on Great South Road.
Review: The Ballad of Wallis Island a perfect jewel of a film
Writer-stars Tim Key and Tom Basden have made a funny, touching film with characters you'll fall in love with.
'Gossipy' culture, 'very high risk' hiring practices: What ACC review uncovered
The independent review also found inconsistent behaviour amongst its leaders.
Watch: 'Nothing short of miraculous' no one died in scaffolding fall
Dashcam footage show cars forced to swerve out of the way as the scaffolding bends, piece by piece, before collapsing into a pile across the road. Video
New ice-cream craze sees single dairy make $20,000 in a day
Hundreds lined up as the fruit ice creams, which have become a social media hit, arrived at one dairy.
Body found in search for missing Thames man
Police have located a body in the Coromandel area thought to be that of a man who was missing.
Is this New Zealand's most expensive block of butter?
The block of butter sold for a staggering $2200, all in the name of charity.
'I stand here broken': Mum confronts attacker who stabbed her and toddler, and killed baby
A 34-year-old man has admitted murdering a baby and trying to kill a woman and another child in a New Year's Day attack.
'A heavy load to carry': On patrol with animal control
Auckland's Animal Management staff are busier than ever, impounding more than 10,000 dogs over the past year.
An instrument so unusual, the NZSO made its own
Mahler's Sixth Symphony asks for a hammer that is designed in such a way as to create a dull thump, like fate coming down on top of your head.
'This win will resonate with generations' - Pākiri locals celebrate an end to sand mining
An end to offshore sand mining at Pākiri has been greeted with "disbelief, contentedness, appreciation and pride".
Garage Project steps in to save Fortune Favours' bar
On top of taking over the site, Garage Project pledged to retain most of the brewery bar's staff.
Split Enz will reform to headline Electric Avenue festival
The iconic New Zealand band will perform together for the first time in almost 20 years.
There's a new type of avocado - how does it compare?
A nutritionist got her mitts on the only Harricado in the country and put it to the smash.
Baby wipes recalled over risk of mould
Bunjie wipes, sold at Chemist Warehouse and Baby Bunting, are being recalled.
How to go on a thrifty roadie
Seasoned travellers, who've gone a long way on a shoestring, give their tips for a low-cost holiday.
