Free programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rate
Since it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.
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‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes
'My heart goes out to those people and families.'
NZ team doc facing his own Olympic challenge: 3000km Te Araroa Trail
Hamilton 'super-pumped' to be helping NZ Huntington’s Disease Assn raise its profile.
The PM ponders the US election on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Cameron Bagrie, Mike Cronin, B McLean, Simon Bishell,Lynda Coppersmith.
Thieves damage several stores in Waikato spree
Several Waikato stores were burgled and damaged.
Kiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend early
Top fruit quality this season brightens outlook.
Lena Keenan's week on Mobile Surgery Unit fuels her passion for health careers
The Tairāwhiti rangatahi will take home the skills she learnt at the MSU.
Damaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 months
The 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Memory walk: 'I'm walking for my dad'
Barbie Knox knows a thing or two about caring for people diagnosed with dementia.
'We’d prefer to know the truth': Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family still living day-to-day as homicide remains unsolved
The Dargaville mother-of-eight died on August 2 and her homicide investigation continues.
Little lines company that could: Business with seven staff takes on industry giants
'It is a really good experience, you learn some really good skills.'
Time running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entries
Chance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.
Corner property in central Whangārei generates $170k from six leases
The Bank and Vine St corner property retuns more than $170,000 a year from its six leases.
700 pests eradicated in cull competition at Whāngārā
The ultimate goal is to have weka, kaka and kiwi return to the region.
Behind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre
'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'
'The statue represented so much more than just a dog': Pilot to pay for security camera
Hong Kong pilot Ross Dawson says protecting Rotorua's new Harawene sculpture is key.
Police release two people arrested after Te Awamutu homicide
A post-mortem examination of the victim will take place on Friday.
Prices take a slight dip in latest GDT auction
Only two products moved positively at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
Obituary: Wynne Bullen: A lifetime of fighting for women’s rights
Wynne Bullen, the first woman elected to Upper Hutt Council, dies at nearly 106.
Hawke’s Bay's main museum collection skyrockets in value to $43m
It is a big jump from $31m a year prior – an increase of over $12m.
Napier grandmother tackles 14.5km walk for brave grandson
'It affects everybody': Grandmother inspired to walk by grandson's cancer journey.
It's official, Bluey is coming to NZ
The popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Controversial call and finishing cost Napier City Rovers top spot
Watch: Match officials called 'really poor' - penalty not given after striker cut down.
'Urgent': Pharmacists providing healthcare amid rising GP wait times
Local pharmacists are providing medical care and advice amid long GP wait times
Mayor Mahé Drysdale votes no on fluoridation
The Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.
'His spirit, like his work, remains free and eternal': Remembering renowned photographer Frank Habicht
'He could connect with people whether it was homeless or celebrities.'
Overseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cash
Court rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.
Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival
Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.
'The sweet spot': Best times, places for Kiwis to see once-in-a-lifetime comet
Astronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
'Recipe for disaster': Can SAS hunt fugitive Tom Phillips - or use 'deadly force'
A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.
'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail
The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
Not so plain sailing: Iwi opposes yacht club land lease
Ngāti Oneone seeks return of Onepoto land, citing displacement and loss of mana whenua.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.