Hydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly change
Severe wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.
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News snippets from the Far North.
Northland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia couple
Far North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.
New Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winners
An inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.
Kerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doors
Far North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families
‘Red wine’: Taradale’s woman secret to a long life at 100
'I feel like I’m having my second childhood.'
NZ blueberries ripe for expansion
New Zealand produced about 4000 tonnes of blueberries in 2023/2024 on 1000 hectares.
The ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop
'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.'
Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
Dogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attacked
The woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her.
Two orthopaedic surgeons leaving Whanganui Hospital after 65 years of surgery
'The people you’re operating on tend to be your neighbours, friends.'
‘It’s very physical’: Northland cleaning injury claims cost millions
Northlanders have nearly $7m in ACC claims for cleaning injuries since 2020.
96-year-old skydiver honoured for raising $51k for St John
Jean Crabtree, 96, was honoured with the St John Priory Vote of Thanks.
‘We could lose experts’: Funding uncertainty for literacy teachers
Possible reinvestment of funds has been labelled 'a kneejerk reaction to finances'.
Woman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concrete
The Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.
Cancer survivor calls for funding of Daratumumab
Tove Jensen-Munroe says the drug will be her 'best option' if she relapses. Video / Megan Wilson
'Milestone in the history of Boon': Hamilton celebrates special centenary
Hamilton's much-loved street art festival turned 10 last weekend.
‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded
Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.
School transforming their 'chicken and chips kids' with healthier lunches
'This programme has been awesome in introducing new tastes and textures.'
Big three set for Napier NPC games in 2025
Three big city teams will face the Magpies at McLean Park. All the best!
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
Golden Shears champ shines at Warkworth A&P Show
All the shearing action from the Warkworth and Methven A & P Shows.
‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’
Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.
Family fun at the Waiau A&P Show
'It’s always had an atmosphere of being a friendly show.'
Four-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sights
Th teenager is lining up a world record attempt this week.
The Country: Feds on Reserve Bank’s capital rules
Richard McIntyre, David Seymour, Chris McCollough, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.
‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic
The eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.
$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.
Hawks and Ball the talk of the NBL as they aim for three from three
Jackson Ball, 17, has scored 76 points for the Hawks in his two starts this year.
Obituary: Nigel Marple - one of NZ’s finest photojournalists
Nigel Marple went from Napier to Sarajevo, confronting tragedy, triumph through his lens.
Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards postponed indefinitely
The Hawke's Bay Sports Awards have been an annual event since the mid-1960s.
Pāua rāhui still on the cards for Ahipara after hui agrees action needed
Ahipara hui decides action needed to protect pāua stock, with rāhui possible.
‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29
A former Caltex Service Station once occupied the site.
Kiwis beat Wales in first shearing test
Kiwis David Buick and Jack Fagan defeated Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.