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29/01/2025

There were 124 blockages in 2024, "most of which could have been avoided".

Council officials ask people take a bit more care when putting things down the drain or flushing the toilet.

29/01/2025

"We thank you for your service to your country and you will be provided with a dignified, fair departure."

The offer, available for all federal employees who opt to vacate their jobs by February 6, aims to shrink the size of the government.

29/01/2025

“He was a truly wonderful person who brought laughter to every room he entered,” wrote niece-in-law Tamara Rocha.

A spectator killed by an errant weight in a hammer throw event at a youth track and field meet was a dedicated father and husband with a great sense of humour, relatives said.

29/01/2025

Police were called by residents to Settlers Way, in the Far North town of Ōkaihau around 10.15pm.

The incident took place in the town of Ōkaihau last night.

29/01/2025

The council said it is working closely with Otago Fish and Game, MPI, the Department of Conservation and Otago Regional Council to respond to the outbreak.

Dunedin City Council says it is confident an outbreak of avian botulism which has killed 1200 birds at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant north of Dunedin is contained.

29/01/2025

Footage from depths greater than 100m showed bright red coral scattered across the rocks with marine life swimming and crawling around it.

Researchers said the communities of red coral had not previously been seen in such large numbers.

29/01/2025

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The fried chicken joint has had to bring in traffic management to prevent long queues from spilling onto the road.

28/01/2025

Police are on high alert for retaliation attacks after Melbourne gangland figure Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim was executed in a daylight ambush.

28/01/2025

Amid falling interest rates, the Government has seized on "growth" as a key message going into its second full year in power.

Nicola Willis said today: "Budget 2025 will be squarely focused on ensuring New Zealanders can earn more in the years ahead by growing our economy.

28/01/2025

Lifeguards witnessed a group of six swimmers being swept out to sea in a rip at around 4pm yesterday.

Five swimmers were rescued after being swept out to sea in a rip at around 4pm yesterday but one person remains missing.

28/01/2025

The Louvre's latest overhaul dates back to the 1980s, when the iconic glass pyramid was unveiled.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the Paris landmark will undergo a major renovation and expansion that will take up to 10 years.

28/01/2025

"They were just having a great time. So they were breaching everywhere... tail slapping, coming right over to the boat. They looked like they were having a big party."

From a 6m inflatable boat, a small team watched mesmerised as the dolphins jumped out of the bay, peeking around as they leaped in the air.

28/01/2025

The Government has revealed speed limits on 38 sections of the state highway network will increase.

The first increase - on part of State Highway 2 in Wairarapa - will come into force tonight.

28/01/2025

Home loan borrowers stand to save hundreds of dollars a month this year when their loans roll off higher fixed terms on to new, lower rates.

28/01/2025

The spotlight remains on Nvidia, whose chips are powering much of the move into AI and whose stock has become a symbol of the surrounding frenzy.

28/01/2025

He voted for Biden, Obama and Hillary Clinton, so what explains Musk's extreme shift to the right?

28/01/2025

Police were called to the crash at the Kelly Rd and Te Tumu Rd intersection, about 11km from Te Puke, around 1am.

Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at the Kelly Rd and Te Tumu Rd intersection, about 11km from Te Puke around 1am.

28/01/2025

Small communities around the Tasman region are itching to finally see the speed limit reductions that a Government rule delayed.

One residents association chairperson wondered whether new Transport Minister Chris Bishop might be more flexible than his predecessor on speed limits.