Hanmer freedom camping spot to be restored
Flood damage has left the reserve closed for months, with repairs estimated at $35,000 and new toilets costing $148,000 before campers can return.
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Annual ownership costs for a median home have fallen to about 35 per cent of household income, narrowing the gap with rent to a two-and-a-half-year low.
Man dies after vital checks not provided in hospital, HDC finds
A watchdog says missed assessments and poor communication delayed diagnosis of acute limb ischaemia, before the patient's leg was amputated and he died.
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McKay completes electrical upgrade for Clarks Beach plant
Threats against NZ MPs rise 'astronomically', says Speaker
Crash statistics show youth at high risk in Mackenzie
Rotorua emergency housing drops to one motel as crisis-era numbers collapse
Livingstone names Ash Burkhart as Chief Executive Officer
The internal promotion keeps the family-owned builder on track as it nears eight decades in business and expands across the North Island.
Watson named first head of New Zealand firearms regulator
Licenced firearms owners will deal with a regulator independent of police and ministers when the new agency opens in 2026.
Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project
The scheme could ease daily gridlock in Queenstown as the project enters detailed design and consenting ahead of a planned 2029/30 opening.
Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive
A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects' institute and its members.
WorkSafe gets its third CEO in a year
The regulator’s leadership churn eases after Sharon Thompson, bringing FMA and Inland Revenue experience, is named Chief Executive.