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Damage could take 'months' to repair as mechanical failure at wastewater plant sends sewage into the sea

Multiple floors of the city's wastewater plant were flooded with raw sewage.

Waitangi Day in Rotorua: Two cultural celebrations for locals and visitors

Last year up to 10,000 people attended Rotorua’s official Waitangi Day event.

Northland couple land $1.25m scholarships to top US university

The couple’s combined scholarships are worth about $1.25m over four years.

Wanted man shot by police after armed standoff in Hamilton carpark

Police ordered the man to put the shotgun down, which he failed to do.

'Great result for our farmers': GDT lift - is $10 back on the table?

Dairy’s 2026 momentum continues, prices jumping 6.7% across board in latest GDT Auction.

St Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullying

Police are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.

'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks alive

DoC has euthanised three mallards from Lake Alexandrina to stop copycat attacks.

Waitangi 2026: Luxon speaks at Waitangi after Govt meeting with Iwi Chairs Forum

Luxon will face the Iwi Chairs Forum in a private meeting at Waitangi today.

'Executed for profit': Trio jailed for teen's mafia-style killing at pre-dug grave

Police searched nine months before finding Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.

Name suppression lifts for Napier woman accused of murder

A woman charged with murdering a man in Napier last month can now be named.

Needle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmers

Waikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school.

'Colossus of a man': Business leader dies after Napier nightclub assault

A 21-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday, as police consider more charges.

Families flock back to Outfield as Hawke’s Bay festival returns after break

Co-director Reuben Vergis says growing family crowds reflect the festival's ethos.

'This isn’t about putting prices up': Rafting business merger goes to ComCom

The deal would see all of Rotorua's rafting companies form a joint venture.