'Sweet', 'glamorous' or Harry Potter: The reasons behind Gisborne's most popular pet names
Residents share why names like Bella or Luna were best for their furry friends.
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Teens embark on 800km Cape to Cape charity journey
Tauranga school leavers Olly Dow, Thomas Winter and William Dunn are embarking on an epic expedition, raising money for the Child Cancer Foundation. Video supplied.
'Total invasion': Woman pawned arson-hit couple's stolen sentimental items
The couple were away visiting a close relative with cancer when burglars struck.
$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges
'I would find it very hard to charge Kiwi kids.'
Stock Takes: Why a2 is out of favour, and a role reversal for Fonterra
Private equity is seen as a likely buyer for Fonterra's consumer business.
New low-cost rentals in Whangārei to tackle housing crisis
Ten new houses in Whangārei will be offered at 80% of the market rental.
'A lot of tears': Organisation helping single-parent families closes after 65 years
It is still making sure kids have Christmas presents this year.
Police name trio 'tragically taken' in Hamilton train crash
The three victims were inside the vehicle when it was in a collision with a train.
'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images
The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.
Pōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank plan
Flood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.
Councillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preference
Kiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.
Tairāwhiti communities take part in Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi across the region
A Mauri stone 'Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora' passes to communities, honouring ancestors and future.
Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban
Chlorpyrifos is for professional use only as it is toxic to people and the environment.
60% of cyclone recovery work on Tairawhiti highways by Christmas
Local contractors handle 80% of Trec work; 'highways are in great shape,' says councillor
Student artists shine in Tōku Ake exhibition at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
$6000 raised for C Company at Tōku Ake art exhibition and auction
Shane Jones talks Trump, the Hīkoi, and COP29 on The Country
Shane Jones, Andrew Gibson, Chris Russell, Wayne Langford.
From London to Sydney: Celebrating 90 years of the Gipsy Moth adventure
Jan Chisum flies her father’s restored Gipsy Moth, offering stunning views of Hawke’s Bay.
Sheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removed
Animal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.
The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in
Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.
Napier motorcyclist dies in hospital after Hawke’s Bay crash
A Napier motorcyclist has died from his injuries after the crash.
'So beautiful': Hundreds of migrants welcomed on to marae
Families spent time learning about Māori culture.
Hawke’s Bay suicide figures rise: ‘We clearly need to be doing more’
A mental health expert says every single person has a role to play to help prevent suicide
Cause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealed
The accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.
Fonterra ‘better off’ returning capital to shareholders
Fonterra co-op model not suited to running a consumer business, says chairman.
Food prices fall in October but milk and butter on the rise
Fruit prices go bananas but vegetable costs plummet.
Racing back on track, but not in Hawke’s Bay
The Waipukurau Cup will be raced in Woodville on Sunday, with free buses for CHB punters.
What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Overnight hike, tai chi and Spring Fling fundraiser
What's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: overnight hike, tai chi and Spring Fling fundraiser.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
'Tragically taken': Families mourn train crash victims
People wishing to pay respects have been asked to not wear patches or bring alcohol.
'He was a top bloke': Kiwi Elvis impersonator allegedly killed by fellow muso
'He loved his music... it's such a shame he died the way he did.'
Hīkoi continues south ahead of Treaty Principles Bill vote
Police say 5000 people crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge on journey to Wellington.
'Right thing to do': Forester selling woodchip to fuel local biomass market
'The benefits for us have not been financial, I’ll put that upfront.'
Sleeping Beauty pantomime to bring festive fun to Lawson Field Theatre
Join the fun: Audience participation at Sleeping Beauty pantomime