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Homicide inquiry after 'gentle soul' street dweller killed in Napier CBD

Street dweller Boy Taylor died in Napier's CBD on Wednesday morning.

Sir John Key wraps the year on The Country

Sir John Key, Don Carson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Jim Hopkins, Jeremy Rookes.

Clear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanes

Remedial works and safety improvements were finished today.

Rain proof ‘Santa is real’ for Gisborne farmers

Farmers say the rain this week proves that Santa is real and it's been a blessing.

Teary departure for Norma Hooks after more than 30 years of service with Plunket

'Miss my colleagues': Plunket stalwart retires after three decades

Rural Waikato school wins $50k of supplies in national contest

Mangakino School once had a roll of 1800 students, now it has 50.

Rāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beach

Hapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there

‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees

One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.

Coromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to Wellington

An animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.

Heavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas Day

An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.

'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up call

Michael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.

'Hero of a summer': Air NZ expects 101,000 travellers to Hawke's Bay

Hawke’s Bay Airport adds two EV chargers, boosting convenience for electric drivers.

Work to start on approaches for new expressway bridge

Two bridges alongside each other will ease congestion on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.

‘Definite rise’: Police urge vigilance as e-bike thefts spike

Report suspicious activity promptly to help police prevent thefts, says Detective Sergeant Boyd.

How two tiny at risk geckos paused a roading repair project

Works have been on hold since early November after the discovery of a protected species.

Arrest after German tourists track theft suspect using AirPods

Couple 'happy' something has been done after criticising initial police response.

Northland mother’s murder remains unsolved as whānau seek answers

Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family frustrated by police as Christmas approaches without answers.

Respect and protect: Ngāti Kuri’s plea to summer travellers

Ngāti Kuri highlights need for care as visitor numbers challenge conservation efforts.