Police officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZ
Those districts have reported at least 100 assaults yearly since 2021.
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It's been a major: Volunteers show off upgrade at historic Jack Morgan Museum
Northland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
A woman says up to 50 wild cats live under and around her flat.
Architects on rescue mission celebrate 50 years
'We’re losing this wonderful, old architecture and I think it’s tragic.'
Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins
The defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.
Busy six months for Tairāwhiti rescue chopper
188 completed missions, 52 training sessions and 21 flights for other reasons.
Kaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland College
Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
Massive woody debris removal continues in Tairāwhiti
Jet boat joins chopper and excavators for river operation.
'Comically bad shot': Trump shooter rejected from rifle team
Thomas Crooks lived about an hour away from where the shooting took place.
‘I’m supposed to be dead’: Defiant Trump recalls Secret Service killing gunman
A bandage was briefly visible on Donald Trump's ear.
Denis O'Reilly: We can honour the Treaty by honouring each other
Opinion: 'How do we fuse rather than confuse?'
Neil Volzke: Are fewer road cones in our future?
OPINION: A reduction in the number of road cones is good news for many motorists.
Jealous man allegedly set fire to ex’s house and her new flatmate’s BMW
The man was allegedly shouting outside her house, calling her a liar and a b****.
'Very discouraging': Two Napier antique stores broken into on same day
The offenders took off with valuables and police set up a cordon.
Foul-mouthed tenant evicted after noise complaints from neighbours
Property managers have evicted a loud and foul-mouthed tenant after neighbours complained.
Whangārei Boys' High School pleads guilty to charges relating to Abbey Caves death
The school admitted two charges after the death of a student on a school caving trip.
‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland storms
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
Police warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across north
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration
Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.
Big spike in leptospirosis cases in flooded areas
Of the 171 cases, 39 were in Hawke’s Bay in areas cyclone-affected.
Health system 'heaving from winter illnesses'
Patients urged to consider options as winter illnesses flood accident and medical.
Public funded commercial wharf is off limits to the public
A new $15 million wharf and floating pontoon in Thames is off limits to the public.
Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson on The Country
George Dodson, Todd Clark, Jo Luxton, Peter Nation, Phil Duncan.
Vehicle takes scenic route, crashes into clifftop viewing platform
The lookout is popular with sightseers and hides a water treatment plant underneath.
Wairoa rugby - finally a day in the sun, even though it was wet
Wairoa hosted all three Poverty Bay rugby championship finals.
Road cycling series returns to Whanganui
Whanganui Cycling Club has begun its first road racing series since the Covid pandemic.
Police seize cannabis in lolly packets
'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'
Koha web programme aims to marry traditional concept and today’s tech
A new web-based platform is aimed at 'taking the hōhā out of koha'.
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria
Angus Sewell is competing in the world junior U18 canoe sprint racing regatta in Bulgaria.
Teenage dream? Two students working on courier company that delivers packages in one hour
Two talented Hawke's Bay teens think they can plug a big gap in the market.
From haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the world
Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna is balancing her sport and her culture in a unique way.
'What’s the story?': Franz Josef paperwork failure stuns regional council
Havill wall extension built in April after Waiho River threatened oxidation ponds.