Kiwi Olympic legend Eric Murray reveals Podmore’s ‘tipping point’ during Tokyo Games
A three-week inquest in Hamilton will investigate the Olympian's death in 2021 aged 24.
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What a feeling: Cult musical to be staged in Hamilton
It will run at Riverlea Theatre from November 23 to December 14.
Hīkoi at home: Rural school’s stand for tamariki's future
Omāhū School marches for pride and unity.
Tree disaster leaves Ōpārau without power for days
Waipā Networks responded after 14 poles fell in Ōpārau.
Māori-US telco partnership to help extend 5G coverage to rural communities
Tū Ātea and Mavenir to to enable faster internet and improved mobile services.
Jack Fagan wins second Corriedale shearing title
Fagan flew in from Western Australia in his successful bid to regain the title.
Dracula's bringing 'seductive spectacle, sharp wit, high-octane energy' to Rotorua
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Up close and personal with tuatara at fundraising walk
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Hammer, wrench thrown as caravan thieves take police on 'reckless' Coromandel chase
A hammer was thrown at police during pursuit and a wrench hit two members of the public.
Growing the RC scene: Levin club plans permanent dirt track
'We want a place where everyone into RC can come and have fun.'
Christmas Appeal: Business donates $3000 to foodbank
Craigs Investment Partners is giving back to local charities this Christmas.
'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be named
Leslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.
‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, Coromandel
Anyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.
'It's all very posh': Young Kiwi trains at ancient saddlery guild
Sophia's diploma is overseen by the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers.
Live poultry exports banned from Pacific nation
The ban has been put in place to prevent bird flu exposure.
Do a mean Manu! City hosts first qualifying event for world champs
Tauranga's bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for 2025.
'I wasn't even supposed to do that': MP on world-famous haka in Parliament
Te Pāti Māori MP tells how she was handed the bill to rip up.
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's 'Ka Mate' video has been viewed around 700 million times - news boss
MP's haka against Treaty Principles Bill gains a world wide audience
Man missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force member
Iwi have placed a rāhui on the river.
Teen takes on 28km run in high heels: 'Represents the pain men are feeling'
A personal journey with mental health inspired 18-year-old to break stigma in heels.
'Overwhelming public support': Calls for fireworks ban grow after horse's death
'The only thing keeping me going is trying to stay strong to fight for the ban': owner
Spooktacular gymnasts perform at Kaitāia gym club
A spooky event marks Kaitāia Gymnastics Club's recreational competition.
Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'
Commercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected area
Northland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.
Tourist suffered head injury after falling from French partner's car during quarrel
The victim supported her former partner's discharge without conviction.
Revealed: The NZ town with the most business break-ins
The data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.
Watch: Car rolls in dramatic Coromandel crash, driver escapes through window then legs it
The driver escaped through the window and ran away from the crash.
‘Keep your trap shut’: Podmore text-bullied after exposing athlete/coach relationship
A three-week inquest in Hamilton will investigate the Olympian's death in 2021 aged 24.
Two crashes on SH29, lower Kaimai Range
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on SH29 in the lower Kaimai Range.
Karen Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied parole
Jahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.
Seymour criticises Maipi-Clarke's haka at Parliament
The Act Leader says the haka 'was designed to get in other people's faces'.
Three people are believed to have taken their own lives in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Coronial inquest: The deaths are among 18 linked to the Auckland floods and Gabrielle.