Inmates camp on prison roof for over five hours
The inmates voluntarily climbed down about 9.30pm.
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Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks
Vigil is for anyone who needs it - whether they knew those killed, or not, says organiser.
‘Miracle nobody killed’ in Levin boy racer event
A resident thought he was watching a tragedy unfold.
Former Finance Minister Ruth Richardson replaced on Synlait board
Richardson will be replaced by Leon Fung.
What went wrong with Synlait and how new chair plans to fix it
The cash-strapped dairy company Synlait can be restored, he says.
Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.
The Country: King's Birthday Honours - rural edition
Rowena Duncum, Sam Lewis, Steve Meller, Eve McCallum.
Night works scheduled for SH1 near Cambridge
Finishing touches are being applied to a fifth turnaround bay.
Mini series provides a different spin on Vietnam war
The Sympathiser provides a new perspective on post-war Vietnam.
'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide
Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
The heat of heroism: Police officers awarded for fiery rescue mission
'We do things like this all the time,' says Eddie Dunn.
Principal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinos
The principal made 117 unauthorised transactions over two years.
Orchards, houses and libraries: What Lotto's $43m could buy you in Hawke's Bay
Orchards, Havelock North houses and half a civic centre could be within reach.
Study reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zone
What puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.
More socialisation between students and less distraction in class after phone ban, principals say
Schools had to ban phones in class from the start of this term - so how's it going?
Cyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish
'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'
School worker, charged with indecency, told to surrender passport
Man remanded on bail to appear in the Hastings court again on July 2.
Laser pointed at police helicopter as Mongrel Mob boss to be interred with his Harley
The culprit was identified and given a formal warning by police.
Woman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attack
A jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.
‘Punching bags’: Police Minister says time to get tough on boy racers, gangs
Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking police have suffered a drop in respect.
They had to abandon their home of 53 years — now a trust has handed the keys back to them
Lavinia Waihape welled with emotion as she thanked all those who had made it happen.
Wetland project under way
Whangamatā residents have received an onsite briefing about the project.
12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week
Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.
Young rugby player's future uncertain after serious injury on field
Ollie Thomson was injured in a rugby match on Saturday, May 25.
Ōruku Landing seeks fast-track consent and regional funding
Ōruku Landing, once considered dead in the water, is hoping for more lifelines.
Motocross accident on East Coast; victim stable
Training session on top of busy week for Eastland rescue chopper crew.
A salute to our nannies, mums and aunties
Celebrating modern wāhinetanga/womanhood on Far North stage.
News briefs from the Far North - Sleep help, representation review meeting and school reunion planned
News snippets from the Far North.
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat
'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'
Bring on the Aussies: East Coast triallist Edginton keen for NZ to be top dogs
'Honoured' Edginton confident of success against Aussies.