National opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submission
Submissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.
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Central Otago Young Grower title goes to Lydia Goodman
Raised on a beef and dairy farm in England, Lydia Goodman swapped cows for cherries.
Napier: Group with weapons smashed vehicle as person inside called police
The alleged offenders fled the scene in another vehicle.
The end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community service
The closure has prompted several organisations to relocate.
The Country: What's in the Budget for farmers, David Seymour?
David Seymour, Sandra Faulkner, Sandra Matthews, Matt Chisholm, and Phil Duncan.
MPs’ property portfolio disclosures: How Luxon's has changed
Some MPs have interests in overseas property.
Police inquiring after 'altercation' in Kaitāia
Police say no one had been located with injuries so far.
Treaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North Island
The name changes follow the Treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.
Urgent care closer to home for rural and remote communities
'Geography shouldn’t be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need.'
Police seek woman dressed in pink who helped at scene of fatal Hamilton crash
A 30-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her while next to a power pole in Melville.
Nine dead in six weeks in Hawke's Bay, grim road milestone looms
Two people died in separate crashes on Kopu Rd and Racecourse Rd.
Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?
When speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increase
The limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.
'In the winter, the roads can be a bit scary': The life of a rural midwife
Midwife Sheryl Wright is on call 24/7 with just 10 days off a year.
'A real taste of winter': Sub-zero temps, bluebird days for south, rain in north clears
MetService says the rest of the week should be relatively settled.
'I'm the outcast': Niece speaks of how uncle's sexual assault made her the villain
'I feel as if I’ve lost so much more from your actions than you did,' she told him.
'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices
'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'
'Real progress': Whanganui River project thrives
The project aims to improve the biodiversity, water quality and ecosystem health.
Watch: ‘Don’t want the black girl' - Māori nurse alleges racism from Middlemore Hospital patients
Nurse says her moko kauae has attracted racism from some older patients at Middlemore.
'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push
The National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.
Opinion: US-China tariff truce sparks major market rebound
US and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, reducing tensions significantly.
Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.
How NZ beaches inspired UK author's debut novel
Claire Frances visited the Bay of Plenty in 2003, camping on Omanu Beach.
Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.
Your ultimate guide to King's Birthday weekend
We’ve scoped out the best activities to do across regions in NZ.
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
Let’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.
'Hot pursuit': Starlings fight a hawk in 1930
1930s starlings attacked hawks and stole from letterboxes, but they still had fans.
Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight
University of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.
'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect
Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.
‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby died
Family wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia.
Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.
Teen claims she was kicked in the head for not handing over her $700 hoodie
But the other teen claims she ended up with the hoodie after a mutual clothing swap.