NZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour
'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'
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‘Managing decline’: Gisborne councillors urge action on Tolaga Bay Wharf
The wharf, which had $5.5m of restoration work done in 2014, remains half-closed.
‘Hell of a fight’: Retiree battles ACC after delayed terminal cancer diagnosis
He was turned down, then offered $19,732, which he said was an 'insult'.
NZ rider triumphs in national ‘No Way in Hell’ motorbike race
Wil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.
Are you a winner? Numbers drawn for $6m Lotto Powerball
The lucky numbers have been revealed.
Police seek witnesses with footage before fatal Waikato motorcycle crash
The crash involved a red Triumph Rocket III motorcycle.
'Strategic move': Tourism town's bid to attract more Chinese tourists
Tourism agency inks partnership with Air China to 'strengthen ties'.
Police pour cold water on potential new sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips
Police were alerted to four people dressed in camouflage clothes.
Second maths error in 2 weeks: 7 months' jail added for double fatal crash driver
Rotorua drugged driver Hemana Morgan-Edmonds will serve seven months longer in jail.
Sweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17m
After 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer
Pedestrian helping child in backseat hit by car in Hastings
Photos from the scene showed a badly bent back-right passenger door of a car.
'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss says
Sports watchers are fed up with the antics of pitch invaders, ex rugby union boss says.
'Meticulous' teen farm hand fatally electrocuted while installing fence
Jayden Disher was setting up a fence when the wire touched low-hanging powerlines.
Farmer confidence jumps to 10-year high - Feds
Feds president Wayne Langford has noticed a “significant shift” in the mood of rural NZ.
Fire crews tackle house blaze in Kawerau
Fire crews have left the scene of a house fire in Kawerau.
The Country: Wayne Langford on farmer confidence
Wayne Langford, Christopher Luxon, Emma Higgins, Andrew Murray, and Rick Ladd.
Up to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health services
Obstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.
'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loom
It's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.
‘Sacrificed his life’: Man killed trying to stop fight, family says
Tulasunu’i Keith Alapati was a 'humble, loving guy' who moved to the area two weeks ago.
Fonterra still looking at trade sale and IPO options
Fonterra has chosen a corporate brand for the entity if IPO goes ahead.
A 100-year masterplan to futureproof Whāngārā Farms
Experts join forces for He Rau Ake Ake.
‘Ideas and experiences’: Council urges input on Tairāwhiti waste plan
Submissions for new waste plan closes February 28
World famous in Tauranga: Johney’s Kiwi twist on dumplings
Jackie Zhou says their dumplings are made with love.
Beer jug bashing case: Arrest made 19 months after assault in bar
Militini Vaotogo, 34, faces a maximum 14 years in prison if convicted of the 2023 attack.
Farmers may soon fix their own equipment under proposed bill
Bill means farmers may soon be able to legally fix their broken or damaged farm vehicles.
‘High time we had a bylaw’: Freedom camper defecates on grass outside their vehicle
'We don’t want people setting up camp and staying for months at places.'
'Everyone is welcome': ‘Bowls and BBQ’ fundraiser returns for fifth year
Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua matches children aged six to 12 with adult mentors.
Dairy prices dip slightly in latest GDT
All products except one slid into negative territory.
Swim, bike, and outlast the ‘territorial dogs’: Samoan athletes starting a triathlon culture
Locals have opened their arms to welcome a group of Samoan triathletes to Napier.
Son was insane when he stabbed his father to death as he washed dishes, judge finds
'He was incapable of knowing his actions were morally wrong.'
Police investigating after body found in burning car in Waikato
Trains have stopped and the road has been closed while police investigate.
Former chief executive to return to Western Bay council
A familiar face will take the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's top job.
Lakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid
'Working with our friends down the road.'
‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral
Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.