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Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.
Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle
BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.
Police, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 million
Police and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.
Op shop boss in tears over rubbish, human waste dumped at door
Paying for clean-up means less money for the community.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths
The commission signalled the charges in December.
Ballance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided'
Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.
'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomy
The Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.
Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands
A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.
‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger
Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period.
Business in the front, party in the back this Fieldays
'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.'
'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
Napier Library to close on weekends amid uncertain future
The Saturday closure comes amid a proposal to shut Napier Library for at least two years.
The Country: Dr Frank Mitloehner on methane emissions
Mark Cameron, Richard Lindroos, Dr Frank Mitloehner, and Rick Ladd.
Watch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?
Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.
'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandals
Replacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.
Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.
'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper
The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.
'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlight
About 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.
'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceiling
The ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.
Traffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling today
Traffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.
Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese
The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.
Second council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee
'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'
SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.
Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.
National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'
Iwi boss heads new board for Taranaki Maunga
Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.
Farm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?
Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.
On The Up: Two new 'destination' eateries to open in Historic Village
'I think that what we’re bringing is a young, fresh approach to a historic sort of site.'
'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand
Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.
BoP crash closes highway, one injured
One person is injured; traffic management is in place.
'Wheelstands up the middle of the road': Weeks of complaints before nurse hit by dirt-biking teens
'It's a shame it takes an innocent person to get hurt for something to happen.'
From 'one of those pricks' to a 'legend in blue': How a parking warden tamed the streets
A lot can change in 38 years on the beat – just ask John McKelvie.