$3b opportunity: Nearly 9000 hectares set aside for Southland aquaculture
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announce five new Aquaculture Settlement Areas.
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Hawke’s Bay regional councillors oppose iwi-led housing plan in Napier over ‘severe flooding risks’
Council proposes to remove housing development from future plans due to risk.
'So much emotion': Father and sons first on crash scene where mother died
Fenz will perform a guard of honour for the funeral of Himitangi Beach woman Dianne Dear.
How the world reacted to the Treaty Principles Bill debate
The national hīkoi and Parliament's suspension over a haka are garnering headlines.
Tairāwhiti unites for hīkoi, demanding Government listen to Māori voices
Haley Maxwell: 'I wanted to make sure the Tairāwhiti were on the map. Toitū Te Tiriti.'
Hamilton excited to host All Whites for the first time
The national football team will play Vanuatu today.
Opinon: Farmer wins South Island gumboot throwing title
OPINION: Gumboot throwing is a bit of art and harder than you think.
Helicopter helps quell Mohaka bush fire
Smoke was billowing from a hillside bushfire near Mohaka about 4.50pm on Thursday.
The Country at the Christchurch Show
Carter, Acland, Duncan, Humm, Wiggins, Nicholls, Trevelyan, Soper, Duncum.
'Sharing joy': Tauranga Crossing's Christmas gift for struggling families
Tauranga Crossing is giving back to those in need.
DNA test: Cold case mum's pain after mystery remains found
The remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.
Coromandel musician hand-picked by Everclear for Summer Concert Tour
All local support acts have been selected by Everclear founder Art Alexakis.
Pitch imperfect: Vanuatu train on patched-up field to face in-form Chris Wood
Stopping the All Whites striker will be a big challenge for Vanuatu captain Brian Kaltak.
Drag queens, divas, disco and dizzying costume changes: Priscilla production a fabulous romp
Kim Parkinson reviews Musical Theatre Gisborne's production, directed by Dean McKerras
Woman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as well
Dog owner says beloved pet was thrown to the ground and injured.
Volunteer firefighters face nightmare: Family member in crash
Mother's two children and husband were among the first on the scene of the crash.
Christmas Cheer Appeal calls for donations for thousands in need
Napier and Hastings' Christmas appeals aim to support thousands of people this season.
Penguins nesting under Wainui house inspire new book
Margo's penguin experience: Wainui students turn it into a book.
New Lotto millionaire bought only two tickets before striking it rich
The winners, an Auckland family and a Tauranga couple, pocketed $5.25 million each.
Treaty bill hīkoi: Estimated 10,000 march through Rotorua
Fenton St was blocked as the hīkoi went through.
Firefighters called to Hastings CBD as smoke spotted out top of building
Fire crews were quickly on the scene and it appeared to be under control within minutes.
'Watching pornos a reason to go to jail': Barbs fly between senior Māori MPs over haka row
Rawiri Waititi defends party's MP after she copped criticism from Shane Jones.
Young runner tackles daily half marathon to support men's mental health
Emma Upton combines passion for running and charity.
Treaty bill 'a childish projection': Hīkoi supporters vocal in Hawke’s Bay
Flying out the door: A Hastings store sells close to 1000 tino rangatiratanga flags.
'They’re welcomed, gumboots and all': Waihou's rural coffee haven
“Every day is different and we feel as though we’re making a difference in people’s day.”
Hawke’s Bay Canoe Club: 50 years of paddling up and downstream
The canoe club was set up for white-water canoeing and rafting in rivers.
Golden water heroes in the Bay
They won at either of the past two Olympic Games. Now they're headed for Hawke's Bay.
Building reforms offer ‘massive opportunity’ – council boss
'There would need to be checks and balances.'
Lady Tureiti Moxon: Hīkoi to Parliament is about rights, not race
OPINION: Māori and non-Māori had a positive experience of being together as one.
Treaty Principles Bill vote: How the fiery debate led to MP being suspended, another kicked out
A heated session in Parliament took a sudden turn.
We’re spoilt for choice today, or are we? Wyn Drabble
OPINION: 'How on Earth do you milk a soy bean?'
Bill Robertson: Pack the park – a Napier City Rovers rallying cry
OPINION: Napier City Rovers' coach has a stirring message ahead of Sunday's epic showdown.
'It just kept getting bigger': Teens plan epic 800km Cape to Cape journey
Adventuring from the East to West Cape, three boys have turned an idea into reality.
Whānau of slain grandfather devastated by killer's 'ridiculous' sentence
Chit Ko Ko was an undiagnosed schizophrenic when he fatally stabbed his neighbour.