From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic
Events and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.
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Free bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki event
This year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.
Tributes continue to flow after Gisborne fishing tragedy
“They were all very popular members of our club.”
Ocean Farm: Where waste is turned to gold
Ocean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.
Bull sale sell-out at Turihaua: 66 from 66
'The bulls were like peas in a pod right through the catalogue'
'Unifying us as a country': Matariki becoming a 'marker' of our national identity
Matariki public holiday inspires kotahitanga (oneness) and recognition of mātauranga Māori
What's on: Events range from a manu comp to viewing the Puanga and Matariki stars
A guide to what's on and where to look for Puanga/Matariki this year.
Hollie Smith's Bones Tour comes to Gisborne this weekend
Hollie Smith's Bones Tour is coming to Gisborne this Matariki weekend.
'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxed
Relaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.
Water issues again for city as debris cover beaches
Major clean-up from the storm gears up as more rain falls
BrazilBeat release remix of Future is Now track ahead of Ice Block dance party
The Gisborne-based duo will bring their unique sound to the annual dance party.
Matariki Heri Kai: Embracing the season of sharing and food
Weather impacts Gisborne events; locals can turn to Matariki TV specials.
Hawke's Bay hosts Poverty Bay Cup with $55,000 prize
Poverty Bay Cup races at Hawke’s Bay with $55,000 prize.
What's On in Gisborne this Matariki long weekend and over the coming month
What's On in Tairāwhiti this Matariki long weekend and over the coming month.
Discover the magic: Behind the scenes at Badjelly's Glow Show
Go backstage and discover the secrets behind the Glow Show puppets.
Time to tango: Dancers wanted for fundraising contest
Inexperienced dancers will learn ballroom and Latin American dancing over three months.
Tauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens says council needs renewed perspective
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for council
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Girls' High School, Whāngārā clash could be a cracker
Waikohu out to make it three from three against Horouta
‘Worse than Gabrielle’: Locals where dead fishermen found describe horrible rescue conditions
The wild weather had been the worst one local had seen in three decades.
Man who killed unarmed stranger in driveway thought Rebels gang had come to 'finish him'
He exercised 'excessive self-defence' thinking he was under attack. Now he's off to jail
Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopeful
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Minister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount Maunganui
The changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.
Kiwi dog daycare fined $11k after pet dies in hot car
Maisie was left in a vehicle parked in the sun for hours with all its windows up.
Listening to Luke Combs' ageless music
Lyrics nothing new but comforting coming from someone else.
Physical search not the focus of latest phase in Tom Phillips investigation, police reveal
"There is a vast area in which Tom and the children could potentially be."
Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
Wairoa hall shifts from hosting Matariki celebration to flood shelter
About 100 homes were flooded and 400 properties and homes were impacted.
Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.
Cycling in as new school bike track opens for keen riders at Castlecliff School
Castlecliff Schooll bike track completed
Timeline of a flood in Wairoa: Why didn't Hawke's Bay Regional Council act sooner?
HBRC staff say river mouth opening would not have stayed in place if it was done earlier
'My kids are screaming': Wairoa mother’s frightening escape from rising waters
'It was bad. I have lived here my whole life and never seen it like this.'
Brynderwyns reopening a success, work will continue until spring
Afte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.