Abandoned convent bought on a whim up for grabs - and it's definitely not haunted
Heritage property in Huntly has been investigated by paranormal expert.
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The Country: Todd Charteris talks rural banks and climate change
Todd Charteris, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Justin Kitto, Phil Duncan.
Four medals for Hawke's Bay team at World Cup Taekwon-do
One of the team had never before been on an aircraft before flying to Uzbekistan.
'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's Bay
Councils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.
Paddon and Hudson crowned 2024 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Champs
The pair won the International Rally of Whangārei at the weekend.
Saturday at Kaweka Hospital: Brighter future for kids after life-changing surgery
Staff, including specialists, have changed the lives of nine children in Hawke's Bay.
Milestone for gated hillside housing development near Hastings
The subdivision boasts 'spectacular' views atop Roy's Hill.
Spring spruce-up for Kaitāia to welcome summer visitors after Mangamuka reopens
Kaitāia gearing up for big town spring clean for state highway reopening.
'Best of the best': The NZ family attraction in the top 15 in the world
Tripadvisor named-checked Gannet Safaris Overland in its annual accolade.
Who is Waipuna Hospice’s new chief executive?
The new CEO says he's 'passionate about the hospice cause'.
Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.
How women mountain bikers are shredding it up
Women tear it up on Rotorua mountain bike tracks.
Going with the flow: Q&A with Lucy Peach
'Periods are a resource', says Lucy Peach, who is challenging taboos.
Regional cash for upgrades to Rātana and Waitangi cultural sites of significance
Ratana Marae and Waitangi Treaty Grounds receive regional funding.
Is this the nation's most diverse school?
Hamilton's Knighton Normal School teaches 75 ethnicities and has a roll of 730.
Economic woes sour prospects for China's dairy farmers
Setback for an industry symbolic of China’s decades-long economic rise.
Fonterra to test IPO case for Consumer business
The dairy co-op says it continues to explore potential divestment options.
'Police will take action': Warning to protesters starting convoys today
Protest organised by advocacy group Toitū te Tiriti started at Cape Rēinga this morning.
Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say
The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.
One critically injured after two-vehicle crash north of Napier
One person was critically injured in the crash near Tangoio.
'Really sad': Couple's last-ditch attempt to save beloved pool with $38k of their own money fails
A Hastings couple offered almost $40k to save the pool. The council said thanks, but no.
'Fed up' neighbours say speed bumps cause 'mini earthquakes' in homes
Neighbours in Welcome Bay want speed bumps on their street gone.
'I've got to kill you now': Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammer
He told her that if her family came to get her, they'd be killed and buried.
'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claims
The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.
Family cat returns home with bullet wound
Okoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.
Bowel cancers detected at early stage in successful Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme
Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme saving lives with 89 cancer cases detected
NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years
Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.
Opinion: Why 10-year horizons make shares more predictable
Shares are more predictable long-term; 97% of 10yr returns are positive writes Mark Lister
Village Radio ready to relocate rare record relics
Village Radio moves, relocating 20,000 records and vintage broadcasting equipment.
Tauranga-born ice figure skater aims for Olympics
Petra Lahti sets her sights on the international stage.
Person shot in hunting accident north of Whanganui
Police say inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.
Hunt v Paddon for the win in final leg of International Rally in Whangārei
Hunt only needed to maintain second place to beat Paddon for the trophy.
Dog in car taken from shop injured but reunited with owner
A dog is safely back with her owner after thief steals car.
Outlook for dairy: Fresh signs of life but China still disappoints
New Zealand and Australian milk production is off to the strongest season start in years.