Fewer than 100 reports of assaults a year on police in Eastern district
'We have a strong focus on ensuring all our staff can get home safely': Darren Paki.
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Fourth consecutive Colts rugby title for Hamilton Marist
Elliot Shield elation for Hamilton Marist Colts.
Spin-in open day in Whanganui features scarf competition
Creative Fibre Whanganui is holding its biennial Spin-in and Open Day.
Growing conditions great for Brussels sprouts - but sales slow
All vegetables have had a good season so Brussels sprouts are missing out.
Lodge owner praised for spotting guests’ invasive clam collection
An Ōwhango business owner found a collection of freshwater gold clams left by guests.
March in Napier to challenge Government policies on nature
A Napier march protesting the Government's policies is expected to draw hundreds.
Last round of event funding on offer for Coromandel
The region's tourism office has $80,000 up for grabs.
Information centre to remain under current contractor
Whangamatā Information Centre gets the green light.
Woman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - police
Police remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.
The councils with the steepest rates rises, and why
Councils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.
Rubbish dumping and rubbish plant choices get the thumbs down this week
Find out what's inspired and irritated the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
King Edward Park joins festival line-up
Five new gardens will feature in this year’s Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival.
'Taste the passion': Winning Hawke's Bay rum nabs prime spot on Air NZ drinks list
Blair Nicholl said it was a 'nice little high-five moment' for him and his team.
Council counts costs of proposed aquatic facility
External funding likely to be 'minimal' in current 'funding landscape'.
Wednesday winnings! Local player bags Lotto win
One lucky player from Auckland also scooped $1 million.
Waikato Lotto winners pocket $19k each
The $17 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has gone unstruck.
New council units boost pensioner housing
The Waipā District Council has now provided homes for 117 pensioners.
Wairoa victim of flood, now burglary: Meat, chainsaw, zero-alcohol beer stolen
'They even took the zero alcohol beer!'
Emissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy group
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.
'Unlawful': Three schools defy Ministry of Education, refuse to enrol students
The Education Ministry instructed three schools to enrol excluded students. They refused.
He feared an injury would end his football career. Now he’s an inspirational leader
Napier City Rovers captain Jim Hoyle opens up on captaincy and commitment.
'Pushing and shoving' in line at food charity leads to seniors-only day
Having an over 60-plus Fridays at Whakaora helped with the number of complaints.
$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman
Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.
Natural Heritage funding opens
Applications open for funding via GDC through the Natural Heritage Fund.
Daily bag limits raised to tackle kina issue
Those battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.
'Rejoice in resilience': Festival about fun and community
Tataitia Ra Matariki Festival in Tolaga Bay offers some respite for the region.
Man who killed person with his car convicted again 40 years later
Peter Napier killed a motorist with his car in 1982 and then a pedestrian in 2022.
Motorsport milestone: Trust backs park project
The Taranaki Electricity Trust awarded a grant of almost $97,000 towards the project.
Celebrating 100 years: Betty Irving's life of passion and humor
Betty Irving: A century of sports, music, and laughter
July marks awareness month for rare cancer Sarcoma
Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society busy with Daffodil Day prep.
Housebound music fan runs radio station from bed
Running the 1980/90s music channel gives Bradley Simmonds purpose.
'People think we’re loaded, but we’re not, we’re broke,' says vicar
St Saviours is at risk of closing after running a $5k monthly deficit
Fit a CPD for quad bike safety: Safer Rides covering almost half the cost
Farmers have been urged to fit CPDs to their quads at a discounted price.
Frosty fundraiser: Swim event at Kaiti Beach aids SuperGrans Tairawhiti
Money raised goes to SuperGrans Tairāwhiti.