Mixed reaction as free period for alfresco dining fees extended
Tauranga City Council has extended the free outdoor dining period by six months.
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Sold: Why this man bought a child's painting for $600
Rotorua's Child Cancer Foundation charity breakfast has raised $20,000.
Ngā Kūaha aims to bridge understanding between Māori healing and psychiatry
'I hope people take away a level of understanding and tolerance after reading the book.'
Rural school marks major milestone
Ōropi School opened in a house in 1899 for about 20 children.
'No other option': Bus cancellations to force ‘truancy’ on rural families
Mums tell of 3 or 4-hour round trips to drive children to school.
Alleged forced withdrawal from ATM at Napier CBD bank: Armed police called out
Armed police were visible in Napier CBD following reports of a forced ATM withdrawal.
Todd McClay on Timaru meatworks shutdown
Todd McClay, Tim Dangen, Kendall Langston, Mark Tanner, Chris Brandolino.
'Horrendous': Man falls into tank 'chocka' with sewage, hosed off by fire crews
The 'lucky' man told firefighters he was off to buy a Lotto ticket.
Antarctic penguin tested for bird flu in Wellington
Scientists tested 16 Adelie penguins last year, with seven returning positive results.
Survey highlights Kiwis' food struggles
Food Hubs can only meet around 60% of their communities’ needs.
Gisborne Girls’ High winning duo to perform at Play It Strange awards concert
Gisborne Girls’ High School students win top prize at Play It Strange songwriting contest.
Ngāti Oneone's call for land return leads to five-year lease for yacht club
Iwi seeks return of land, stressing the importance of re-establishing its mana.
Kendall Langston: How farmers can avoid the seven most expensive words in business
OPINION: Kiwi farmers are the world's best. Independent governance will make them better.
Murder charge after death of man found injured on Waikato road
A 43-year-old man was taken to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition on Monday.
Far North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles
The comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.
Black Power enforcer with violent past wanted on 'multiple' warrants
His extensive criminal history includes torturing a former cellmate for two weeks
Cut above the rest: Women's advanced shearing course 100% success
World record-holder Mullooly rapt with all-female training course
Taupō school in lockdown after threatening email
Police at the school as a precautionary measure.
Man found dead in Levin park, police investigation under way
Police were called to the scene about 5.40pm on Thursday.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmed
Alliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.
Triple homicide case: Accused murderer and victims named
Interim suppression relating to the names of those involved lapsed today.
Two men injured after boat capsizes off Taharoa
Coastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.
Former MP named new Te Puia board chairman
'His experience in governance, management and business will be an asset.'
Losing her locks for Cancer Society: Five-year-old raises nearly $1500
Tayla's hair will be made into a wig to be worn by a cancer patient after treatment.
CEO resigns from large farming business
Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.
Group protests Ruataniwha dam revival bid
Attempts at a dam have been mired in controversy since first proposed a decade ago.
'Out there somewhere': Napier man offers $500,000 for lost lighthouse lens
Napier man offers eye-watering reward to find NZ's lost maritime treasures.
Opinion: Why Australia sounds so awful
Opinion: Nothing is more grating than the screeching of a typical Aussie bird.
New Zealand forces Canada to negotiating table in $200m dairy dispute
NZ could impose tariffs on Canada if a solution is not found.
Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
Reflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.
'Life-changing': Mum can eat for first time in years after $250k surgery trip
'There was a time when I didn’t think I’d see my kids become teenagers.'
Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights
Budget airline also offering $274 fares from Auckland to Seoul.
Driver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026
Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.