Burnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state houses
Fire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.
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'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā wai hono i te pō expected at Tuahiwi Marae
The new Māori Queen will make her first official public appearance today.
Plans for 1000-plus homes on reclaimed Napier farmland cause concern
The proposal includes over 1000 new homes on reclaimed farmland near Hawke's Bay Airport.
The best of NZ tourism in 2024: No wonder everyone wants to visit us
Introducing all the finalists for the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2024
'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED
Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
Ava's chance to shine: Meet the 10-year-old Dannevirke girl playing Annie
Ava Te Huki is starring as Annie, despite never singing or acting in front of others.
News in brief from the Far North: North chess champs, missing child found and Boogie Circus coming
News snippets from the Far North.
R&V tragedy: Uni student's 2020 death 'tragic illustration’ of drug use dangers
Fletcher Wong was anxious and paranoid but his self-inflicted death wasn't intentional.
Four government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut back
The Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.
'Nicest guy you’ll ever meet': Tributes flow for champion Kiwi jockey dead at 35
'His life deserves to be celebrated because he was one of the good guys.'
Campgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked out
DoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
Kiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka boss
A million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.
Theo Spierings, former Fonterra CEO, dies after a brief illness
A statement confirmed his death in the Netherlands.
'Something out of CSI Miami': Lawyer says man accused of murder wasn't even there
Hamiora Bennett is one of nine people, mostly Mongrel Mob members, accused of murder.
'End of story': Man reveals how he survived after falling into sewage tank
The orchard worker has a chest infection and a few strained muscles after falling in.
'He has lost his profession': Former doctor faces reality of anti-vaccine stance
Judge: Eye surgeon could have stopped practising but chose to try to bend the rules.
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha Kumar
20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.
Canada ‘very disappointed’ by NZ decision to escalate dairy battle
Canada's Trade Minister has responded to New Zealand's decision to ramp up action.
'This means everything': Bates and Devine's crowning moment
Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have been through it all for the White Ferns.
Several candidates lag on financial returns after Tauranga election
Several candidates still have not filed their expenses and donation returns.
Why Grant Watson is leaving Synlait
Grant Watson explains why he is leaving a newly recapitalised Synlait Milk.
Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots
More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.
Freestyle motocross debuts at show amid 27C heat
Fan favourites and high temperatures for the town meets country fun.
Trouble in paradise: Beach's disintegrating cliff highlights region's coastal erosion issues
Crumbling cliff threatens luxury properties
Childcare charity Best Start payments to rich-list founders rocket to $37m
Rich-lister family says doubled repayment levels "unlikely to be repeated".
'Couldn’t be more proud': School dance crew take top title
It is the third time the Zenith crew have won the overall title.
Can NZ’s supply chain survive the next global crisis?
Encouraging local manufacturing is key.
Bring on the 150th after 'fantastic' A&P Show
Record numbers through gate for 149th edition of coming together of town and country.
'Excitement got the better of us': Meridian pulls billboard after town spelling gaffe
Unfortunately for Meridian, Waipukurau only has two ‘As’, not four.
'Tragic events': Man at risk of self harm taken home by social workers, then took his own life
Social workers overlooked critical information after getting limited handover from police.