Gisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?
Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.
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Land use workshop 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers
A workshop described as 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers is to be staged next week.
What does it take to be the young butcher of the year?
Competitor skills have increased as more young butchers vie for the nation’s top award.
Drive for a cause: Join Gisborne's car rally supporting the cancer society
Gisborne Vintage Car Club's Daffodil Rally for Cancer invites all vehicles on August 25.
Double awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough times
Homes in Russell and Langs Beach won awards for Oliver Tuck Construction.
Childers Rd house fire: 'Flames shooting high into the sky'
Suspicious fire all but destroyed old home in Childers Rd.
Vege tips: Spring, red, brown, shallots - we're talking onions this week
Opinion: Spring, Red, Brown or shallots, we are talking onions this week.
State Highway 2 north of Ōpōtiki open again
SH2 north reopened again at 5pm yesterday after contractors cleared remaining slip debris.
Sheep and cattle numbers down in B+LNZ annual report
B+LNZ's Stock Number Survey shows drop in sheep and cattle numbers.
Bird poop 'seed island' paying off in forest restoration
'They’re brilliant at restoring a native forest, and you don’t have to pay them.'
'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spot
People have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?
Construction company hammered rail bridge rebuild piles 34m deep
Cyclone Gabrielle washed away the old 10m deep bridge piles, so they put in 34m deep ones.
'Really sad': Mount market ending on Sunday after 15 years
The market is 'no longer viable' in its current form, but there are hopes for a new one.
Ranfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against Taniwha
Twelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.
NZ's 'most serious' child porn bust: Man with 800 hours of material jailed
'This is so, so, serious ... It just strikes at the values of a civil society.'
'Do not enter the water': River turns bright orange
People are urged to treat the Ohinemuri River water as contaminated.
Man screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partner
But a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.
Tauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directive
Tauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.
Ohinemuri River turns orange
Authorities are advising people to stay out of the Ohinemuri River as they investigate why it has turned bright orange. Video / Paeroa Towing Services
Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose
The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.
Jury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuse
The former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.
All Australian tomato imports temporarily suspended
The ban comes after a virus was found in Sth Australia and will be reviewed in seven days.
Chiller stolen from marae that was devastated in Cyclone Gabrielle
Don't let this theft of a chiller become a cold case.
'Hot' home-baker gets $1.76m for house with NZ's 'sexiest kitchen'
Agent found herself demonstrating all its features during open homes.
Emergency services respond to Hamilton house fire
Nobody was home at the time of the fire.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
Three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu
A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood
Bubble trouble: Foamy fiasco as pranksters target water feature
The feature will be have to be drained and refilled.
Majority of submissions support Māori Ward in Napier
Napier was the first council in NZ to consult on the latest changes from the Government.
Farmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soil
Amanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.
Police make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatality
Further charges are possible against the man.
'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?
Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.
One person in critical condition after three-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu
Emergency services are attending a serious three-car crash in central Te Awamutu.