Whangārei District Council may axe summer freedom campers programme in Northland

Whangarei District Council reviews need for monitoring of freedom camping.

Ōrākei Local Board says rubbish bin may be return after walkers dump dog poo in protest

Hundreds of rubbish bins across city have been removed as a cost-cutting measure.

Trapped and starving, two families in Gaza Strip try to keep their children alive

New York Times: For those living in Gaza every day is a race against time.

Pākiri mana whenua’s victory may be brief as fast-track approval bill offers miners new chance

The Environment Court ended McCallum Brothers' battle to mine sand at Pākiri Beach.

Opening of Kaitāia’s new town square delayed to end of May

Structural design issues have caused the hold-up.

Dunedin ‘unexplained death’: Police launch investigation after body ‘may have been at the scene for some time’

Initial indications suggest the deceased may have been at the scene for some time.

Sydney stabbings may force NSW Premier to take a tougher stance on knife laws

Sydney is still reeling from two stabbing incidents in the region.

Bondi mall attack: Killer Joel Cauchi may have visited other shops before attack

Joel Cauchi reportedly visited several shopping precincts before his attack began.

Bondi mall attack: Killer Joel Cauchi may have visited other shops before attack

Joel Cauchi reportedly visited several shopping precincts before his attack began.

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong to step down on May 15

Lee will hand power to his deputy Lawrence Wong.

Public sector job cuts: Department of Internal Affairs may shed 28 staff, Ministry for Pacific Peoples to cut 63

The changes are the latest proposal in a string of public service staff reductions.

Freshwater farm plans: Govt to review rollout, work under way may be halted

The Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.

Taylan May tattoos: NRL star’s new neck tattoo

Panthers and Samoa star Taylan May has new ink in a very prominent spot.

Nicola Willis admits some agencies won’t hit savings target, hints MFAT may get lighter cuts

Nicola Willis says ministers are rejecting some savings proposals.

Total solar eclipse in races across North America, from Mexico to Canada. Clouds may spoil the view for some

Millions of spectators in US, Mexico and Canada are eagerly anticipating total eclipse.

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Millions of spectators in US, Mexico and Canada are eagerly anticipating total eclipse.

Public sector cuts: Around 30 jobs may be impacted by Callaghan Innovation restructure

The Lower Hutt-based Crown agency says it's a 'difficult time' for staff.

Feilding shooting may be related to ‘gang’; police investigation continues

Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.

Rain may reign on Velocious parade

Heavy track main issue in crack at juvenile Triple Crown at Trentham.

Rotorua fatal crash: Police say car may have crossed centreline

A Rotorua man died and a woman suffered serious injuries.

Far North elderly may have to sell homes over 16.5 per cent rates rise - Grey Power

Grey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.