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Tiwai Point scrub fire explodes to cover 250 hectares

Jan 30,2025

'Scary as hell': Strong quake jolts lower North Island

Jan 29,2025

Christopher Luxon hints National will campaign on asset sales in the 2026 election

by Jo Moir - Jan 28,2025

Mount Hutt skifield blanketed in mid-summer snow

Jan 27,2025

Tourism growth: A 'very serious investment' in infrastructure needed, says mayor

by Tess Brunton - Jan 23,2025

Faint stirrings of optimism as McCaw statue saga rumbles on

by Adam Burns - Jan 22,2025

Water leaks cost NZ $122m a year - research

Jan 21,2025

Labour passes National in new poll

Jan 17,2025

$10k reward offered after supplies stolen from Queenstown rescue helicopter

Jan 14,2025

PM Luxon to return early to attend slain police officer's funeral

by RNZ Online - Jan 13,2025

Marathon man completes 10 Great Walks in nine days

by RNZ Online - Jan 07,2025

Air NZ flight loses both engines in bird strike

Jan 06,2025

Hāwea swimming ban due to high bacteria levels

Jan 02,2025

Honours 2025: The full list

Dec 31,2025

12 people still in hospital after fatal Kingston crash

Dec 20,2024

McDonald's: shorter hours, smaller signage for Wānaka

by Delphine Herbert - Dec 20,2024

Ten people hurt as hot air balloon crashes into Otago fence

Dec 18,2024

Quote of the Year: Luxon's 'wealthy and sorted' in running for contest

by Kate Green - Dec 15,2024

How to see the Geminids meteor shower from New Zealand

by Isra'a Emhail - Dec 13,2024

Lake Hāwea residents question why homicide probe took so long

by Tess Brunton - Dec 13,2024

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