Getting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings rise
Northland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?
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Significant upgrades to Kaitāia's wastewater systems
The Donald Rd upgrade is first on the agenda.
Shots fired at Levin building; those involved likely known to each other
Police are investigating after the incident on Mabel St.
Baypark Speedway season revs up
Daniel Thomas wins Baypark Speedway opener; Buckley claims first Midget victory
Hawke’s Bay men’s club cricket: Teens tout talent with bat and ball
Tech tops the points table after two rounds.
No trick, just treat: Beach town’s iconic Witch’s Hat bach for sale for $799,000
Pointy property was among the first houses to be built in Pauanui.
The Ngāti Porou woman who invented BMW’s colour-changing car
Stella Clarke will change the way you buy a car.
Tairāwhiti News Digest: Burnouts in Matawhero Saleyards area
Up to 90% of strokes are preventable; healthy lifestyle changes can lower risk.
Teacher training now in Te Hiku with unique Far North programme
Te Hiku teacher training course aims to alleviate Far North teacher shortage.
'You preyed on them': Man jailed for 20 years for raping girls in his care
Victim: 'Every man I looked at was a monster, every boy was a demon'.
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
Man with severe injuries dies, police start homicide investigation
Man sustained injuries at a Gisborne residence early on Monday morning.
Gisborne median house price rise leads NZ – up to $605,500 in September
The region saw 38 sales in September, up 22.6% from last year.
‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 years
The station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.
Tairāwhiti's new top cop a local lad: Danny Kirk
'We respond to a more diverse range of calls for service these days.'
'Clive certainly seems to have more crime' - petition launched to reopen police station
Locals say anti-social behaviour has increased since the station closed.
Good Samaritan who found Mike King's e-bike refuses $500 reward
King thanked the community and law enforcement for their help.
'We're doing pretty well': Mayor highlights busy year with $69m spent on emergency repairs
Gisborne District Council posts financial stability despite 2023 weather challenges.
Call for freedom camping clampdown
Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels.
'The barbecue savant': Inside the world of New Zealand's competitive BBQ circuit
Competitive BBQ is surging in popularity in NZ - and we already have a world champ.
'Wake-up call': How burnout helped this Tararua dairy farmer
Mike Burmeister says a burnout episode early in his career helped shape his thinking.
How to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highway
Land is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?
Mother leaves sons out of will sparking battle over $245k estate
Stepfather argued mother had provided for her children while she was alive.
New supermarket opening to start off $1b town centre project
Located within Golden Sands, the new town centre will be a significant commercial hub.
Mark Lister: Comparing shares and property
OPINION: Experts suggest owning both asset types for balanced wealth creation.
'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back home
When it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons
Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
Watch: 'Pricks' – Mike King posts expletive-laden rant after bike stolen during cycling tour
King has posted an image of the alleged thief online.
Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
Yummy Fruit Company turns 50 amid cyclone recovery
John Paynter reflects on 50 years, noting 'I wouldn’t have changed too much'.
'Disappointing': Supermarkets remove ability to sort items by price
The move will make grocery shopping 'more difficult and less transparent', expert says.