Full results from the waka ama long distance champs
The New Zealand waka ama long distance event was hailed a big success - full results.
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Waka champs drew big crowds and were hugely successful
The NZ long distance waka ama championships in Gisborne have been hailed a huge success.
Removing barriers: Former Northland Wheel Black celebrates Paralympic success
Former Wheel Black and Northlander Gary McMurray reflects on his Paralympic success.
Surf club needs extra $300k for base upgrade
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.
Cash boost for Christmas parade, art events
Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board hands out $27,000 in community grants.
'Quite full-on and toey': Pup Miley is still a rookie on-farm
'She’s still user-friendly but at the moment the ears aren’t really that well painted on.'
One dead, two injured after crash that closed Central Hawke's Bay highway
One in serious condition and one in a minor condition.
Three injured in crash near Rotorua
Two people were seriously hurt in the single-vehicle crash.
How the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter saved Geoff’s life
He collapsed on the beach and needed urgent life-saving surgery.
46-year-old Hawke’s Bay man charged with trying to meet young teen girl for sex
Police say they cannot rule out identifying further victims.
Pushing workers back to the office: Hybrid work's repercussions for Tauranga's CBD
For those in favour of working from home, the downsides for local businesses are clear.
'Remarkable': Trout fishing season starts strong with largest fish in more than 20 years
'This season has the potential to produce some truly magnificent trout ... '
Strong earthquake shakes Hawke's Bay, felt by over 2000 people
It comes after a strong earthquake struck Wellington on Sunday morning.
Best of the Bay: What Napier residents love the most – and the least – about the ‘Art Deco Capital’
Napier mayor welcomes public feedback - the main gripes will be listened to.
Whanganui prisoner left with severe burns after attack
The victim was taken to the burns unit at Hutt Hospital, where he underwent skin grafting.
'Essentially... allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'
From radio to motherhood: Ngaire Darby's journey to 100
Ngaire Darby, who recorded a message for King George VI at 14, is turning 100.
Scientists reveal first results of bird flu sampling; health plan shows how NZ would respond to human outbreak
Sampling shows no sign of big-risk bird flu - but its NZ arrival is 'just matter of time'.
Stark figures show postcode lottery for cancer care
Northland has one of the highest cancer death rates in the country.
Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
OPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.
Shearing: Chris Vickers wins NZ Merino Shears Open title
56-year-old Chris Vickers took out the Open shearing title on Saturday night.
'You've got two options': Did letter demanding $1500 cross the line into blackmail?
Suzanne Petitt's lawyer says it was just a request for compo for a stolen car.
Five arrested after four masked intruders robbed liquor store
The offenders stole alcohol, cigarettes and the till.
Mt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikely
Ruapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.
Stretch of Waikato expressway closed between Huntly and Taupiri after single-vehicle crash
Drivers asked to find alternative route.
Council CEO resigns amid claims of a toxic environment; ERA finds both sides at fault
Far North Council CEO Blair King said he felt 'isolated' and lodged a PG in 2022.
Fonterra staff numbers on $100,000-plus swell in tough economic year
Most of the rises among regional New Zealand staffers.
'Emerge stronger than ever': Te Puia claims Supreme Award at Rotorua Business Awards
It was one of the earliest tourism operations to close its gates due to the pandemic.
Homicide investigation under way in Tauranga after body found in Gate Pā
The man's body was found on a walkway near George Street around 8.45am.
Rotorua woman dies two weeks after attack, man charged with second murder
The woman and her husband were attacked in their Western Heights home on September 23.
'Loud rumbling, heavy shaking': Strong earthquake hits Wellington
The magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck minutes after 5am.
Misspelled road signs called out by residents
The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders