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Seeka joins court action against oil company Olivado

One of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.

Stepdad gave young girl lollypops in exchange for silence about ongoing abuse

The man has now been jailed for 'hundreds' of indecent assaults he inflicted on her.

‘Who stole the letter G’: Missing Gizzy sign mystery solved

The missing 'G' on Gisborne's sign will be back by the weekend.

Tairāwhiti news in brief: Weather warning lifted, late entries for marathon, EIT enrolment

News from around Tairāwhiti in brief.

Fledgling cruise ship destination Whangārei welcomes 658 passengers

Hundreds explored Whangārei’s Town Basin and other attractions in the first visit of 2025.

Focus Group chance to help take farms 'to next level'

Registrations remain open for farmers keen to be part of regional B+LNZ Focus Groups.

Search warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawl

The 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.

‘Largest positive change’: Gisborne’s surprising property market shift

Median house prices in Gisborne rose 4.2% to $615,000 last year.

Council chief executive quits

'He has guided our council during a time of significant change.'

Staff member assaulted during petrol station robbery in Whangārei

Police are seeking sightings of a white Toyota Aqua and a silver Nissan Bluebird.

Faint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles on

Plans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.

Possible sightings of missing Napier siblings being investigated

Siblings Larelle and Rhyme remain missing, with loved ones concerned for their welfare.

Fonterra urges Canada to 'play by the rules' in dairy trade dispute

NZ has taken issue with "artificially” low-priced Canadian dairy protein exports.

Critically injured man found on Tauranga road

A person was found on the road in a critical condition at 12am.

Bar worker assaulted during robbery in opening hours

Police called to Cameron Rd bar on Tuesday night.

Teenagers face dishonesty charges after spate of crime in Coromandel

The alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.

Whole milk powder up 5% in latest GDT auction

The second event of the calendar year follows a 1.4% fall two weeks ago.

Cyclist injured in Pyes Pa vehicle collision

Cyclist hospitalized after collision with vehicle in Pyes Pa.