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Boil notices remain in place while testing continues, though Ohakune's water supply has been restored and the emergency is easing.
The council could be forced into a government-designed restructure unless ministers grant extra time after its regional reform plan collapsed.
Officials will still assess Tauranga's bid for a new unitary authority, despite Western Bay of Plenty District Council refusing to join it.
Ratepayers could face a six-figure bill if Kawerau extends the 70kmh zone on State Highway 34, with funding uncertain.
Residents welcomed approval for a basic rebuild of Days Track, though council staff warn storms will likely damage it again.
Ratepayers face sweeping council restructures as ministers weigh rival merger bids, with some regions set for government-imposed changes.
Mainland ratepayers are subsidising Kawau Island rubbish collection, as residents seek to curb dumping and protect Sandspit Reserve.
Residents were warned too late as Ohakune's reservoir emptied, leaving businesses and households without water on a busy winter weekend.
Residents fear forced moves and possible homelessness if the council's plans for Rotorua's biggest pensioner housing block proceed.
Ten years on, the outbreak still shapes drinking-water rules after contaminated taps sickened more than 5,500 people and killed four.
Aucklanders will get faster, more frequent trains from 13 September, after billboards leaked the $5.5 billion rail link's opening date early.
More than a third of New Zealand workers feel guilty about using AI, as businesses lag peers in adopting it, a report says.
The move would give Rocket Lab a recurring revenue stream and a global satellite network, as shares jumped nearly 16 percent.
The upgrade should speed access for researchers, easing long delays in using the IDI to analyse education, health and income data.
Higher electricity demand from artificial intelligence could be eased if it speeds up more efficient solar panels, batteries and chips.
Geopolitical tensions and higher fuel costs are clouding New Zealand's 2026 outlook, with economists warning of slower growth and firmer inflation.
New Zealand rolls out AI scribe in all emergency departments, boosting productivity but raising fresh concerns over patient privacy.
RNZ’s Mediawatch put infrastructure coverage under the spotlight after citing Mike Bishara’s commentary on Wellington’s wastewater woes.
Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.
A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.
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