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Man high on mushrooms crashes car into garage, with a preschooler on his lap

The garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.

'A newfound faith': Rapist says the Lord will help him as he’s sent to jail

Joshua Tepania was jailed for eight years for raping a younger woman after work.

Gisborne councillor Colin Alder considers another run for mayor

Nominations for the election close at noon on August 1.

Woman tied to a pole and gagged during 100 assaults from partner

Court of Appeal upholds jail term of three years and two months.

'Bringing the community together': Young new owner's plans for Hastings cinema

'I believe if there’s fair prices, people would love to come back to the movies.'

'We love you Jocko': Hundreds pay tribute to Stewart Island hunting accident victim

Jock Davies was remembered for his infectious humour, caring nature and great strength.

Revealed: ‘Major milestone’ for education system announced by Government 

'Labour dismantled regionally-led vocational education – and we are restoring it.'

City to Farm - how leftovers are giving back to the land

Classrooms, care homes, cafes and countryside collaboration turning waste into a resource.

Regional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation Authority

The chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.

Hastings drinking water and waste water upgrades continue

Hastings has grown faster than expected in recent years.

Family seeks answers over woman's death on Mt Ruapehu

The coroner's report is pending, adding to their long wait for closure.

'Plague of hoons' on motorbikes tearing up Tauranga parks

'Off they go waving their finger in the air.'

'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country

'Like many people, I’m pretty tired. It’s been an exhausting three weeks.'

Getting young crims back to class: 'We need a holiday, they keep turning up'

$1.5m seized by police will be handed to Maraenui programme turning lives around.

Move or rehome? Owner's choice if dog's 'dangerous' label sticks

Three complaints were made against Dolly for attacking and rushing at other dogs.

New health cadetship is opening doors for Wairoa job seekers

The paid scheme creates employment pathways where job growth has weakened.

Opinion: Why Mary Meeker's latest AI insights can't be ignored

Influential trends report by 'Queen of the Internet' returns after six-year hiatus.

'Life-shattering diagnosis': He can't walk, talk or breathe without a machine

Three Kiwis with motor neurone disease share how they make every precious day count.