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The National leader, alongside senior candidates and East Coast candidate Dana Kirkpatrick, toured the region's rural heartland, stopping into Pongakawa, Edgecombe and Whakatāne.

Hate Hone St John confirmed it was called at 7.49pm and had an ambulance, rapid response and manager on standby.

The Canterbury knobbled weevils were thought be extinct before they were rediscovered in the early 2000s, and now more than 200 of the tiny creatures have been released in a secret location.

The court has found the Government failed to directly consult with gender diverse young people.

Emergency services are at the fire on Greys Ave.

FENZ says 200 litres of a carcinogenic industrial degreaser was spilled at a Christchurch chemical company last week, but the company says there was no spill.

Two lanes of the Southern Motorway near Ellerslie are blocked.

Funded places for domestic dental students at the University of Otago will increase from 60 to 72 per year, the tertiary education minister has confirmed.

A witness says she saw a group of men with their heads down the drain pulling out ducklings one-by-one.

Haeata Community Campus has been granted an exemption under the healthy school lunches programme after campaigning to ditch the centralised catering model.

The family of Sam Newton say he is a much-loved son, husband and father and his disappearance is deeply concerning.

The restructure will cut more than 11 percent of the workforce.

The man failed to return to prison after being allowed to leave on compassionate bail last week.

Five 3D printers were also found.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that Israel has joined the region's main political decision-making institution - the Pacific Islands Forum - as a partner.

The incident occurred about 2am on Sunday in the city's main nightlife area

Police wanted 500 more officers on board than when the current Government came to power.

There are just too many others factors pointing to the convicted killer, the Supreme Court has been told.

A toxic bloom last summer turned the lake a lurid green.

Stranded woman begs New Zealand and Australia, saying she's willing to be detained if it satisfies authorities that she has no intention other than to return home.

The aviation colour code has also been raised to "orange".

Negotiations with some polytechs has dragged on for 10 months, Tertiary Education Union's National secretary says.

The NRL's 19th franchise has revealed its brand identity ahead of its 2028 debut after overcoming an urgent High Court injunction bid.

Overall, gross emissions fell by 550,000 tonnes and were now lower than they were during the first Covid lockdown.

The School Property Agency says it's delivering additional building projects since the original budget was set, and it doesn't need extra money.

Three people including a baby were injured in the incident at a home in Glendene earlier this month.

Feature - Louise Amelia Murphy is encouraging Pasifika young people in Aotearoa to push past education barriers to pursue their career goals.

In its Plan for Kiwi Kids, National says the expansion would allow 40,000 more students to take part over three years.

The sale of the Strathmore social housing has sparked local backlash over concerns for community spirit and affordable housing.

The man has not been seen since entering the water on Tuesday.

Plenty Foods in Upper Hutt is looking to compete with the supermarket chains.

A 33-year-old man, who has name suppression, has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Devonport School delayed opening due to the watermain burst.

They include two construction company owners, and all are charged in relation to government-funded contracts worth more than $26 million.

The British singer is unwell and Frontier Touring say she is "absolutely gutted to cancel tonight's show".

Labour has also admitted some of its free GP visits could be with nurse practitioners, while National had admitted it has much to do.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday.

Recent test results ruled out the condition, but the actor said it's not good news, she's back to square one and it's a "mindf..k".

The price gap between powders and fats also continues to widen.

The Solomon Islands prime minister has called for more job opportunities for Solomon Islanders through Australia's Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme.

The $80 million project will be the first new cathedral in 120 years.

Hato Hone St John says the person received minor injuries.

The Trump administration is pushing ahead with plans for deep sea mining off American Samoa, while legal action has been taken against the move.

All four emergency services, on 19,000 radio terminals, will soon be able to use the same digital radio technology, wherever they are.

Anyone who has bought shares in major retirement village operators might have been avoiding looking at their portfolios recently.

Angela Clements says the decision to close Pure Café in Whangārei is the result of increasing pressure from multiple directions - and economists are warning the situation could get worse.

Will you pay a surcharge on Labour Day?

Medical Council intervention leaves hundreds of patients 'frightened, angry' - and in limbo.

The immediate household pressures of housing, food and fuel loom large, with less than a month to go until the election.