Firefighters wary as 31C forecast for parts of already dry Hawke’s Bay
Forecasts suggest the region could hit its highest temperatures of the year so far.
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Agency hits the road to share Northland Expressway progress
NZTA says public interest in the work has been high.
Driver charged over Napier crash which hospitalised cyclist
A cyclist remains in hospital almost five months after the crash.
'He loved it': YouTuber 'absolutely fine' after free-fall injury stunt
Did IShowSpeed really hurt himself at a Rotorua tourist attraction?
The Country Full Show: What will the OCR do?
Cameron Bagrie, Wayne Langford, Emma Higgins, Jim Hopkins and Tom Young.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.
Whangārei Hospital on track
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper
Loyal dog led rescuers to missing elderly man - police
David McHaffie and his dog survived three days in the bush.
Service station damaged in Hamilton ram raid
The ram raid happened at the St Andrews Service Station on Braid Road.
Luke Bradford speaks about GPs' waitlist warning
Royal NZ College of General Practitioners medical director Luke Bradford speaks with Ryan Bridge about concerns over patients needing hospital treatment not making the waitlist.
Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper
Gisborne Council flips decision: Grey St/Kahutia St intersection reverts to normal
Council reviews Grey/Kahutia St, considers temporary speed cushions for safety.
Historic step for Upper Whanganui River iwi
'We look forward to taking the settlement to our people.'
Extra $42m funding for New Zealand's hospitals, senior doctors
The Health Minister and the commissioner said the regions needed more of a boost.
Need 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by Christmas
Mobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.
Witnesses wanted after person hit by vehicle then assaulted in Napier
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business
"It's part of our life here."
Paul Lewis: Sam Cane and the legacy of a misunderstood captain
OPINION: Sam Cane's career was marked by courage and resilience.
NZ's biggest whooping cough hot spots revealed
Te Whatu Ora is urging people to get vaccinated to protect vulnerable babies.
Berry determined: Plan to regrow tonnes of strawberries in flood-hit Esk Valley
Donald lost 60,000 strawberry plants in Gabrielle. He has received help to grow again.
Whanganui's 6'5"-tall 14-year-old with NBA dreams
'He's really flourished and his love for the game is pretty inspirational.'
NorthTec a 'taonga' that could be lost under changes
Experts say in a region where deprivation is high, accessible education is paramount.
'Ugly and racist': Man's abusive TikTok posts after Salvation Army shop assault
Judge: 'Colourful is a polite description. It’s not colourful. It’s abusive.'
Person found dead after grass fire in Far North township
Police said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.
Podmore's mood test showed 'really concerning scores', inquest hears
The cyclist was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment.
Victims traumatised: Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twice
One of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.
Tributes for Kiwi Campbell: Paddlers keep off water to honour waka ama 'queen'
Gisborne city rivers were near empty in a mark of respect to a fallen great.
'Give it all you’ve got': Keynote speaker to front Hastings mental health fundraiser
Amputee built with a resilience she never knew she had.
'Good bros and good ears': Mates go golfing for 'Brovember'
How a local businessman put a spin on 'Movember' with his bros.
Pou swept from marae during Cyclone Gabrielle washes ashore after 650 days at sea
A hand-carved pou lost in the cyclone has been found on Mahia Beach, 100km from home.
'Positive to see': Foodbank donations tracking similar to last year
Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club is the latest group to throw support behind the foodbank
Whitianga waterfront project now up for discussion
New wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.