'Blown away': Man buys wine bottles for $18,000 at auction, immediately gives them back
In a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.
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'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsons
Another Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.
'Incredibly disappointing': RSA bosses condemn Matamata blackface incident, issue apology
The Waikato district president is working through the issue with the unrepentant branch.
Health risks of eel toxins studied
Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.
Body found in burnt-out car not yet formally identified
The body was found in the front seat of burning car.
Gallant Northland fall short in face-off with Auckland
Tanhiwa come agonisingly close in epic showdown.
Cyclone-stricken pub named people's choice of best Hawke's Bay hospitality
A familiar name then claimed the supreme award in what is possibly its last year.
Obituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milions
Far North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions
Make EIT standalone again: Hawke’s Bay mayors want region's polytech back in local hands for 2025
A workforce skilled by a well-run local polytechnic is needed more than ever, mayors say.
Waimea Dam cost continues to inch up
The total cost has climbed to $207.5 million but more are still approaching.
Remnants of NZ supervolcano found in Tasmania
Tiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.
Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Series trophy winners
Another successful Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Series
Three vehicles struck by slip, SH2 closed in Bay of Plenty
Diversions are in place at the intersections at Paerata Ridge Rd and Verralls Rd.
Synlait Milk secures new $450m banking facility
The dairy company has a new syndicate with eight banks.
'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award
'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'
'Frustrated': Family hit roadblocks getting teen to Italy for lifesaving therapy
They are trying to raise more than $500K and have been denied funding.
'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors open
Funding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.
Celebrating 30 years of helping rangatahi in district
The service grew out of a need to do something about teens' antisocial behaviour.
'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024
An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.
International flights return to Hamilton
Jetstar brings international travel to Australia back to Hamilton Airport.
Anton out to arm-wrestle his world title back
He can’t wait to “show the world what Kiwis can do”.
31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigating
Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.
Luxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600k
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
Paraglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt Maunganui
St John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.
'It's called humour': Waikato RSA defends guest who sported blackface at quiz night
The blackface costume choice has been labelled insensitive and racist but not funny.
Steamers steam ahead in home game special
BoP Steamers and Volcanix had a double-header rugby day at Tauranga Domain.
Ake ake ake - a forever language for NZ
Māori Language Week - Te Wiki 2024 kicked off at noon today.
Hip-hop group The 046 to perform in BoP
The group has amassed tens of millions of streams and viral music videos.
Old photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapist
Woman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.
Caring Jack has your back
Mercury Wonderful Energy Award went to first-time AIMS Games athlete Jack Coombs.
'We are bereft': Political media expert, National MP's father, dies
The father of National MP Chris Bishop passed on Friday after a brain aneurysm.
'I swung': The spider crawling down her windscreen that she couldn't catch
Ailsa Slui, 80, says she would be blind by now if she hadn't sought medical help.