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Regional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flights

Rotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.

Sleeping elderly woman woken, robbed

One man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.

The mystery disappearance of Fiona Wills: ‘We never found a thing’

Fiona Wills went to feed the chickens on December 9, 2014. She hasn't been seen since.

Brad from accounts: 'Hawke’s Bay is definitely coming alive'

Brad Wyatt gets insights into the Bay’s hospitality scene from both work and play.

Mei Whaitiri a loved kuia, friend and Pania of the Reef model: Te Hira Henderson

Opinion: Mei's collective of tribes merged, making her complete and well-loved.

Abandoned castle deep in the Coromandel bush has links to NZ icon

Unusual bach the work of artist Frank Davis and legendary architect Sir Ian Athfield.

Owners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter Factory

The Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.

Alleged boss of Mongrel Mob drug ring is son of gang’s slain president

Steve Taiatini was vocal about dangers of meth before his death. His son has been charged.

'I'm worried about getting home': Whangārei taxi waits stretch for hours

One woman waited more than four hours for a taxi but drivers say the market is tough.

'Legacy of failure': Podmore inquest questions ex-cycling boss' elevation

Raelene Castle faced tough questions over her decision to appoint Andrew Matheson.

Record weather means early corn for Gisborne

A hot and dry spring means early LeaderBrand sweet corn in local supermarkets.

‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings

'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.

Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control

The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.

Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa

The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.

Standstill on SH1: Car crash causes delays

Emergency services at SH1 crash site; motorists face delays.

Gloriavale-owned honey business in liquidation owing more than $1m

The liquidator’s report outlined three reasons for Forest Gold Honey’s insolvency.

Supermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespass

Foodstuffs continues facial recognition trial despite nine misidentified in Rotorua store.

Hawke's Bay heatwave: Two girls taken to hospital, three others treated after rippa rugby faintings

'We had a few students who felt the effects of the high temps,' a Napier high school says.