'Loveable rascal': Family, school mourns 6yo boy lost in boat tragedy
A boatie who helped with the rescue effort says 'heart-wrenching is an understatement'.
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Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
Napier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes
'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'
The Country: David Seymour reviews Jacinda Ardern's memoir
David Seymour, Emma Higgins, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan, Cheyne Gillooly.
'Do what's right': Shaken witness' call after hit-and-run
A motorbike overtook a car and hit a pedestrian on Edmund Rd.
BoP dairy targeted by armed robbers
Police recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.
Comvita forecasts another annual loss
The mānuka honey company has cut staff by around 70 to save money and reduce debt.
Glyphosate to be debated in High Court
ELI is challenging the EPA's refusal to reassess glyphosate’s risks.
Hawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiatives
Three councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.
Police find gun, drugs in stolen van
The van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.
6yo believed among two dead in boat capsize off Taranaki
Three people were on board the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea coast.
Small earthquake jolts Hawke’s Bay
It hit at a depth of 36km and could be felt around the twin cities of Napier and Hastings.
What's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserve
Tauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.
'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centre
Lifewise wants Rotorua triage facility for homeless with addictions, mental health issues.
1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control success
Hastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline.
Mother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race
'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'
Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
Small Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi Rugs
Olivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.
'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
The waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.
How much trust should we place in analyst advice?
OPINION: Analysts may rate a company 'buy' even if they have doubts about its prospects.
'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boys
Glen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.
Police seek witnesses to Rotorua hit-and-run
A critically injured pedestrian was taken to hospital.
'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coast
One survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies.
Crews tackle two house fires within 30 minutes
Two Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.
Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea
One person is being treated while the search continues for two others.
Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.
'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
Opinion: How school barriers block pathways for young athletes
Amelia Twiss and George Fisher will cycle 800km to present their petition.
'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple
“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."
Why every garden needs a persimmon tree
Opinion: Even if you don't like persimmons, the tree can be a real talking piece.
Lawyer praises council's low job settlement costs of $123k over six years
The average annual settlement cost was $20,540.5.
Farming, science and family through the generations
Gordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.