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Mayoral Minutes: Hamilton's Mayor Tim Macindoe
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Can I put that down the kitchen sink?
Old sauces? Medicine? What about rinsing brushes after painting?
What to pack in emergency 'grab and go' bags
People should have a pre-packed "grab and go" bag by their exit door, with supplies that can last about 72 hours in case of an emergency.
Dr Hinemoa Elder: We need more mental health care in NZ
The psychiatrist, author and former TV presenter says in these "extremely trying times" we have never needed more resources.
Bic Runga’s Red Sunset is a thrilling mix of familiarity and forward-thinking
On her first original album in 15 years, the award-winning New Zealand songwriter draws on vintage French pop.
Do you need an admin party to get your life back in order?
Feeling buried under passwords, paperwork and perpetual hold music? As the mundane tasks of modern life pile up, could this be the antidote?
Rain, high winds to move south after floods hit Waikato
The South Waikato region took a particular beating from thunderstorms overnight, but the bad weather is making its way south over the next couple of days.
Christchurch council issues boil water notice
A public health alert has been issued for peple living in New Brighton, Burwood, Wainoni, Aranui and Southshore.
Teacher bought students vapes, told them about her sex life and drug use
The behaviour of a female teacher who "bragged" to her students about her sexual experiences, and showed them photos of men she had matched with on dating sites, has been...
Man dies after car submerged in floodwaters in Waikato
The car was submerged on State Highway 39.
Could a $315,000 one-way fix solve a parking squeeze?
The plans are opposed by a local who says hundreds of motorists will be inconvenienced.
What makes a good break-up song?
Break-up songs can unstick our emotions and empower us to move on from a broken romantic relationship.
'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth
Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.
As it happened: State of Emergency declared in Ōtorohanga
The State of Emergency declaration took effect at 1am on Saturday and lasts for seven days.
Businesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fire
Tourism-dependent businesses in the central North Island town of Waimarino have faced hard times since November's fire in Tongariro National Park.
Students alert bus driver to smoke, help other children escape before fire
"It's fortunate that no one has been hurt," police say.
Wet weather may force use of outfall pipe near Wellington beaches
Wellington Water says it is monitoring wet weather forecast for the capital this weekend as its Moa Point plant continues to leak raw sewage.
Spooky 'grim reaper' shows up on crash victim's medical scan
The person was unharmed, but the New Zealand Medical Journal has highlighted the case an an example of pareidolia.
The band that works together while thousands of miles apart
From the harmonica to Nokia ringtones, the band let funny ideas, rock influences and hard-hitting lyrics lead the way, finding a new centre of gravity for their new album.
