'All are welcome': Special requiem mass to honour Pope Francis' life and legacy
'He was a Pope who truly lived the Gospel .. and we will remember him with deep affection'
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'Time of great sorrow': Bay leaders mourn Pope Francis' passing
Todd Muller praised Pope Francis as a humble, reflective leader.
'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis
'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'
'Quite a lot at times': Farming with a toddler in tow
'If you're drafting, you have to keep one eye on him and one eye on the sheep.'
'Horrific': 11yo cyclist injured after bottles thrown at race near Hastings
The occupants of a black Ford Ranger ute were seen throwing bottles from their vehicle.
The Country: Warwick Catto on the Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Phil Duncan, Cameron Bagrie, Lindy Nelson, and Warwick Catto.
Why early eastbound off-ramp opening is a game-changer for Pāpāmoa
The interchange will relieve pressure on existing routes and shorten travel times.
On The Up - 'Very proud': Northland family's inspiring academic achievements
The Darkins family have achieved academic and professional success.
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
Collision of 'two different worlds': Cultural centre's ambitious Māori-Indian show
The show blends Indian dance and te ao Māori storytelling, featuring sacred water themes.
'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting tree
He says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.
Tauranga man’s frustration as Air NZ fares soar
Scott Koster criticises Air NZ for unveiling uniforms amid high airfares.
Power disconnected: Crews check homes after crash
Powerco crews are checking meter boards after a vehicle hit a power pole.
Hikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī Range
Police urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.
'I can't go to jail': Colombian refugee tries to convince teen to drop sex charges
The victim was repeatedly sexually assaulted by three men. All have now been sentenced.
Wairarapa farmer’s DIY lake brings ‘peace of mind’
Man-made lake provides water storage for farm and a recreational asset for the community.
Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.
First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings
OPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.
Hundred new Kāinga Ora homes built in Napier in the past year
Out of motels into homes: Kainga Ora statistics changing lives.
‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics
Games is the biggest intermediate-school level sports tournament in Australasia.
Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.
Plenty of stonewalling at Far North stonemasonry workshop
Five-day Kerikeri stonemasonry course gives insight into ancient craft.
Groundbreaking Te Hiku programme puts 13 new teachers into Far North
Far North man Takawai McMath swaps building for teaching on Te Hiku programme
News briefs from the Far North: Bay sports hub to open and Pink Breakfast hosted
News snippets from the Far North.
Brent Mountford on farming the land he grew up on
Couple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.
'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.
On The Up: New Whanganui pharmacy owner’s journey from Nigeria to the river city
In 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria.
Drop in success rate, higher attrition: Police flag challenges to hit 500 new cops target
Police have flagged challenges meeting the target of 500 new cops within two years.
'Symbol of pride': Kohukohu united in efforts to preserve historic hall
The Kohukohu community is determined to save the historic hall.
Woman used company card to steal from early childhood employer
Police prosecutor: 'It was deeply cynical and calculated and persistent.'
Hundreds lose power in Tauranga after car crashes into pole, flees
A car crash knocked out power for nearly 1000 Bellevue homes.
One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.
Whakaari/White Island unrest: Alert level rises
Volcanic ash has been identified more frequently in the steam and gas plume.