Thrill, spills and a question for the ref as Streetstock GP goes to the wire
Hawke’s Bay’s Brent Redington had to ask referees the question after finishing second.
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NZ Post to investigate after truck clips tanker causing it to tip over
The road was closed for nine hours, with a tanker spilling milk.
Opinion: Overlooked heroes behind the beauty of rural NZ
Opinion: Spare a thought for those behind New Zealand's beautiful rural views.
Life has come full circle for league legend Nikau
'I love speaking at events like the Expo because it is talking to like-minded people....'
'I heard all my bones break': Runner loses leg in farming accident
The 'shattered' bones in his leg were 'like Weet-Bix', he said.
Unbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing sign
The sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.
Kotahitanga on display as hāngī feeds 10,000 people at Te Tii Waitangi Marae
From harvesting kai to weaving rourou baskets the sheer scale of the operation was massive
Hollywood stuntman's film 'Pākehā' inspired by 1980s childhood
Writer-director Mana Hira Davis is making a short film called Pākehā.
'Forever my baby': Parents' heartbreak after 11yo girl hit and killed on bike
'We're not coping, but we've got to hold it together for the rest of our kids.'
Ngā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiri
The remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.
Retiring Hercules say farewell to Northland in twin fly over
Northland gets farewell fly over from NZ's retiring workhorse Hercules planes
Peria School prizegiving awards student excellence
Students at Peria School in Far North lauded at prizegiving
Waitangi Day commemorations to draw thousands to Bay of Islands
Waitangi Day to be fine in the Far North with plenty of sun
News briefs from the Far North: 2 Lotto wins, flower show and car hits tree
News snippets from the Far North.
Kiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experience
To date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
More than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer credit
Roughly $140,000 is being stored on the cards in Hawke's Bay alone.
Hunt on for a 3-4 bedroom home to use as Napier homeless shelter: 'This is an issue that is not going away'
'In less than 12 months, we have tragically lost two living on our streets.'
Which Rotorua roads' speed limits will rise
One local says one proposal could result in injuries – or deaths.
'Postcode lottery': Northland's battle against cancer care inequities
Northland had the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses and the second-highest death rate.
'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornado
Tina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.
Opinion: Why Waitangi Day should unite, not divide
The Treaty Principles Bill has been at the centre of recent protests.
‘You almost feel trapped’: Living with chronic lung disease
Aimee Carruthers, 41, relies on a 7kg oxygen tank due to a rare lung condition.
'I see potential': One man's plea for gang member who was on meth by age of 9
Harley Hauraki resisted arrest, swinging a patu at officers during a police stop.
'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's life
The 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.
Couple fined $20k for illegal building work, say they didn’t need consent as they are ‘sovereign citizens’
Councils were 'seeing a surge' of sovereignty citizenship arguments.
Waitangi: Marama Davidson and Chris Hipkins in the limelight - Simon Wilson
OPINION: Grins all round at Waitangi, at least for now.
Greerton's lifeline for Tauranga's vulnerable people
'When you have nothing, how are you supposed to get ahead?'
Wairoa’s diabetes patients get long-awaited podiatry care
New podiatry service brings relief to Wairoa residents battling diabetes.
How these 12 young leaders aim to shape their city’s future
Rotorua's Youth Council has welcomed its latest cohort of achievers and leaders.
Plans for Whangārei four-star hotel kept under wraps – for now
An international hotel chain is staying mum on its Whangārei hotel plans – it has to.
Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return
Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement notices
There are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.
Balloons over Waikato organisers make changes to Nightglow ticket system
The Nightglow will take place on March 22 in Hamilton.
Wainui, Midway strike gold at junior surf champs
'We have a great vibe in the Gizzy clubs and it makes the carnivals so much fun.'