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What makes Cornwall Park so special?
Very few city parks in the world have a working farm, but Cornwall Park, recently recognised by the NZ Gardens Trust, is one of them.
Liquor store in Lake Hāwea approved despite record objections
Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee has approved a liquor licence for a Super Liquor franchise in the Longview subdivision of Lake Hawea.
'Missed by so many': Much-loved teacher killed in Bay of Islands
Harry Darkins, 36, had worked in schools across both Northland and Auckland.
Auckland's war against yellow-legged hornets rages on
New technology has been imported from the Netherlands to help hunt down nests.
'It's bad': Whangārei mayor visits areas worst hit by deluge
Homes have been declared dangerous and new slips are dashing hopes of fixing a bridge amid warnings around the North Island.
Driver arrested after crashing into Auckland City Mission
The driver of the vehicle fled from the scene but had since been located and arrested.
More confirmed hornet sightings, but still confined to North Shore
The number of queen yellow-legged hornets found this summer has reached 43.
Price of meth at new low, cocaine demand growing
Consumption of meth doubled in a year as the price dropped, while cocaine users said the illicit drug was easy to get.
Within an hour of turning 18, a teen critically stabbed a stranger
The victim said the stabbing felt like he had been "whipped with a piece of string".
Next few months crucial for yellow-legged hornet eradication
In the three months since the yellow-legged hornet was first detected in Auckland, the eradication response is showing real signs of progress.
Fisherman's yellow leggings helped save him after capsizing
The men were found off Tolaga Bay on Wednesday, after their commercial boat Sidetracked capsized suddenly when it got tangled in a craypot line.
Police spoke to pedestrians shortly before one was killed in Bay of Islands
A man died after being hit by a car on Puketona Rd, Haruru Falls on the weekend.
'We are in awe of Graham': Tramper's family overjoyed he was found
More details about how Graham Garnett survived three weeks lost in South Island bush before being found alive, have been revealed.
Northlanders battered by weekend flooding brace for second hit
Conditions in Northland are becoming increasingly wet and windy.
Missing tramper alive thanks to his 'incredible self-reliance'
More details about how Graham Garnett survived three weeks lost in South Island bush before being found alive, have been revealed.
'We couldn't access our payslips': IT issue at Hutt Hospital impacts payroll
The payroll system went down on Wednesday, meaning staff were unable to check whether they have been paid correctly.
'Blood on their hands': Sir Tim Shadbolt's partner criticises council at funeral service
Asha Dutt raised the treatment of Sir Tim during his final term in 2019, saying he would be proud.
'We have come to bury Caesar': Family, friends remember Sir Tim Shadbolt
Sir Tim is being remembered as a man who always chose to see the best in every situation and the person in every person
Contaminated food likely cause of Wellington Hospital gastro outbreak
Spokesperson Jamie Duncan said no patients have been affected and there is no risk to the general public.
Corrections to trial 'hospital hub' for prisoners
It comes after a prisoner was on the run for more than a week after escaping while in a hospital escort in Auckland.
