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Residents in Hawke's Bay's Kai-rakau have entered a second consecutive month of level 4 water restrictions

8 February 2026

Residents in Hawke's Bay's Kai-rakau have entered a second consecutive month of level 4 water restrictions

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State Highway Two through the Waioweka Gorge, which connects Gisborne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty, re-opens tomorrow under special conditions
	8 Feb: State Highway Two through the Waioweka Gorge, which connects Gisborne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty, re-opens tomorrow under special conditions... more

Water warnings along the capital's South Coast are expected to remain for another week, as officials wait for more test results
	8 Feb: Water warnings along the capital's South Coast are expected to remain for another week, as officials wait for more test results... more

The first of new Kakapo chicks are expected to hatch in the coming week
	8 Feb: The first of new Kakapo chicks are expected to hatch in the coming week... more

Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly
	8 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly... more

Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest
	7 Feb: Returning All Black Jordie Barrett is adamant the Hurricanes are better than their preseason scoreline against the Chiefs may suggest... more

The Navy's largest ship has sailed into New Plymouth for a home port visit - including a ship open day
	7 Feb: The Navy's largest ship has sailed into New Plymouth for a home port visit - including a ship open day... more

Screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of being discharged near the shoreline on Wellington's South Coast
	6 Feb: Screened wastewater is now being discharged straight into the Cook Strait again after days of being discharged near the shoreline on Wellington's South Coast... more

The east coast of the North Island's looking like the place to be this long weekend
	6 Feb: The east coast of the North Island's looking like the place to be this long weekend... more

Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin
	5 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin... more

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Residents in Hawke's Bay's Kai-rakau have entered a second consecutive month of level 4 water restrictions More...

Today's News

Rugby:
The Highlanders are keeping their fingers crossed for Fabian Holland as they prepare to find out more about the All Blacks lock's injury 15:47

Business:
Residents in Hawke's Bay's Kai-rakau have entered a second consecutive month of level 4 water restrictions 15:27

Golf:
World number one Scottie Scheffler is lurking at the PGA Tour's latest stop in Phoenix 15:07

Rugby:
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Business:
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General:
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International:
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Environment:
State Highway Two through the Waioweka Gorge, which connects Gisborne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty, re-opens tomorrow under special conditions 14:07

Health & Safety:
Water warnings along the capital's South Coast are expected to remain for another week, as officials wait for more test results 13:47

Basketball:
A double-dose of positive news for the Breakers as they fight to keep their dim NBL basketball playoff hopes alight 12:27

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