Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four
The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.
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NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.
'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort development
Local Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.
'It was freaky': 'Bang' wakes neighbour of suspicious house fire
Firefighters received multiple calls around midnight.
Rising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surge
Hawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.
The Country: Feds update with Wayne Langford
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SH2 Gisborne to Ōpōtiki closed for hours after slips
Slips closed the road for hours on Thursday after more than 100mm of rain fell in parts.
New hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays opening
Walkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.
'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmers
Some Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.
'Essential back-up': Huntly battery to bolster NZ energy supply
Genesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.
On The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero award
Settlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.
Thieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metal
Almost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say.
'Right and proper': Rotorua council agrees to return land to whānau
Councillors decided to return the land rather than sell it.
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Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Watch: The Kiwi aiming to break the land speed record in homemade car
Dave Alexander will attempt to break the record of 422km/h in his Lakester.
School's shearing and woolhandling contest a hit
The school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.
Gisborne Herald delivery delayed due to major SH2 slips
Subscribers will receive both Thursday and Friday papers on Friday.
$1m winner as First Division struck for second time in a week in Hawke's Bay
Players in both Napier and Hastings have won Lotto First Division over the past week.
Couple forced to 'watch our home burn' overwhelmed by support
'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'
Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way
'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'
On The Up: Inside the provincial football team beating big city clubs
Football success has come without dollars and big egos at Napier City Rovers.
Best Debut: Comedian scoops major prize at festival
'Now, it feels like I deserve to be up there.'
Four-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage funding
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.
The Spring of Water: Māori-owned birthing unit reopens on East Coast after cyclone closure
The new unit, Te Puna Wai, is the only Māori-owned birthing unit.
Paedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivors
His eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.
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$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipper
The company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.
'Very special': Kiwi jockey's buzz for Royal Ascot return
He was crowned World’s Best Jockey for 2024 in December.
Sunday service for Te Huia train ready for final sign-off
Waikato Regional Council approved the reallocation of reserve funds to cover the cost.
One of Napier’s most prominent art deco buildings gets facelift
The Art Deco Trust says the fresh paint job and restoration work looks "amazing".
From Maraenui to Te Papa – the community banners that caught the national museum's eye
Banners made in Napier and spotted on the streets of Wellington are now off to Te Papa.
Super Rugby teams: Strong sides named for first week of new playoffs
The new-look Super Rugby Pacific playoffs format will make its debut on Friday.
Single shoplifting report leads to 37 convictions, jail for prolific offender
A Tauranga shoplifter got two years for 37 charges since last year.