Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute
Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.
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Operation Trolley: ‘Direct attack’ on homeless or making Rotorua’s CBD safe?
Locals react to the police crackdown on people using shopping trolleys for personal ends.
$60,000 damage to liquor store ram-raided for ‘couple of bloody Woodstocks’
The owner fears for his and his staff's safety.
'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton
'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'
Wetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreak
The majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.
'Just the truth': Author's Te Tiriti kōrero at Rotorua Library event
Her book, 'Understanding Te Tiriti', is a Nielsen bestseller.
Mangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopening
Despite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm
'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trail
The dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.
One region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week
'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'
‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North Island
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.
The remarkable journey from $20k broodmare to $1.1m yearling star
The filly is a full-sister to multiple Group 1 winner Prowess.
'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'
Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.
Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.
Kiwi man's rebuild of the famous 'lost Bugatti' to be unveiled at Art Deco Festival
All but three of the country's 15 vintage and classic Bugatti models will be in Napier.
'It felt good all the way': Bousfield on marathon victory
Gisborne marathon: Simon Bousfield triumphs again at First Light event.
‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornado
Residents praised the community's strong support and spirit.
‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young couple
The man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.
How a Hawke’s Bay police duo conquered the world bodybuilding stage
Police officer wins the Pro Miss Figure world title in Canberra on debut.
‘It’s about time’: $6.9m multisport hub project kicks off in Tairāwhiti
Phase one includes resurfacing nine netball courts and adding multi-use surfaces.
Tributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, dies
He played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.
Police searching for wanted man, Daaron Wilson, in Hamilton and Huntly areas
Police believe he is in the Huntly or Hamilton area.
Rotorua liquor store ram-raided
Security footage of a ram raid at Westbrook Liquor Centre in Rotorua. Video / Supplied
Mysterious collapse of water bottling company owing creditors $2.6m
The firm, established at Awatoto in 2018, closed last July and is in liquidation.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
'Rising stars': Hawke's Bay growers praised amid science boost
The Government's goal is to double exports by 2034 through increased investment.
'Everything to lose': Community protests Bream Bay sand mining
Protesters fear the proposed fast-track sand mining project could kill marine life.
The Country: Apple grower Paul Paynter on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact
Will Wilson, Paul Paynter, Mike Petersen, Adam Thompson, Rhys Roberts, Phil Duncan.
Crashes, medical events and trauma: Seven missions in seven days for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
The region's rescue chopper flew seven times in seven days.
‘A dangerous virus’: Bird flu enters a new phase
NYT: A pandemic is not inevitable but the US outbreak has passed worrisome milestones.
Batter Christian Leopard soldiers on through injury
Red-ball cricket doesn't hold quite the appeal it once did for the 27-year-old.
One dead in SH1 crash near Wellsford
Northbound traffic is diverted through School Rd; southbound via Bosher Rd.
NZ economy added more jobs in December, Stats NZ says
Second month in a row of overall job growth reported.
Impact of crash throws recycling truck worker out of vehicle
'The trucks are left-hand drive - he was ready to step out the door, and was thrown out.'