Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
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Hawke’s Bay sailing teens to train under Russell Coutts in Italy
From Napier shorelines to the lakes of Italy, under the tutelage of NZ yachting royalty.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s
New Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.
Lolly stop unravels Hawke’s Bay teens’ crime spree - but not before eight cars stolen, dairy held up
'We're dismayed at the number of people who have become victims within a matter of hours.'
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor
Progress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.
All Blacks ease to victory over Fiji
All the action as the All Blacks cruised past Fiji in San Diego.
Robber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pants
Patrick Arahanga ran into the bakery demanding cash from the till.
'Increase in phishing': Scam warning as 'malicious cyber actors' take advantage of IT outage
National cyber intelligence agency warns Kiwis to 'be alert' to scammers amid IT outage.
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IT outage's cruel irony: Kiwi retailers battle back, online deliveries face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
Craving for lollies ends in raft of charges for teens after night-long crime spree
Boys arrested after series of alleged offending across Hawke's Bay.
Residents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spots
A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.
'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy task
Brian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
NZ retailers' relief today as IT systems return, online shoppers to face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victim
Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.
Cameras installed after repeated playground vandalism
A bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.
Waikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024
United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.
Macular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independence
Peter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
The golden girl and her special boats - an Olympic dream saved by 'millimetres'
Emma Twigg has planned for years to storm the Olympics in a boat designed close to home.
Winery destroyed by cyclone wins award for its vintage ahead of reopening
'There have been some dark days in the last 18 months but now we can see the light.'
Talking Point: Government focused on supporting mental health - Katie Nimon
'We also know that the Government does not have all of the solutions.'
Nick Stewart: Flash in the pan can burn investors
OPINION: Like a burning strip of magnesium, investments are best observed at a distance.
Historic HB: Speed of flooding took gunners by surprise
Men in the camp were dashing for safety — the whole Esk Valley was quickly under water.
Deserved Trentham winning treble for Nelson/McDougal jumpers
A roundup of the week's racing.
Talking Point: A dam good plan for water resilience
OPINION: Our economy can work in harmony with the environment.
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from Eketāhuna
OPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”
Gisborne bar plans halted by inner-city kura appealing licence
Plans for a bar in Gisborne have been halted by an inner-city kura appealing the licence.
Group claims East Coast MP 'misguided' over emissions plan
'Government needs to treat Tairāwhiti as a special case'.