Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.
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Gisborne principals raise concerns over free lunch quality and waste
Principals report 'more leftovers than ever before' and question meal quality.
'Eyes glowing with hatred': Victim bashed in Grindr ambush
A group of young men attacked the victim and left him traumatised.
'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire
'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'
Morrinsville A&P Show goes from strength to strength
The town's population is less than 10,000. Last year 8000 people attended its A&P Show.
How Tauranga’s handbag appeal is keeping Grace Millane’s memory alive
Tauranga collects handbags for women’s refuge, honouring Grace Millane’s legacy.
'I made her look like that:' Man who beat woman for a month boasts about her injuries
Ford Tutaki beat and tortured the woman for a month before help arrived.
$60m BoP bridge and interchange to boost economy
Industrial development Rangiuru Business Park near Te Puke has reached a major milestone.
‘Go Waingaro Go’ - Water park with chequered history up for grabs
Owners are retiring after more than 30 years.
‘There was something missing’: Reconnecting to lost heritage brings healing
One man found out he was Māori from his dying grandmother.
Two in custody after 'erratic driving' leads to pursuit across Waikato
Reports from the public of the car being driven dangerously aided the police chase.
Prisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug again
He had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.
‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes
Speed limits on SH35 will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h in certain areas.
‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in Tauranga
The choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.
One person transported to hospital after crash in Karapiro
One person was transported to Waikato Hospital.
Far North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to kill
Police have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.
Forecast delays further closures of highway through Waioeka Gorge
NZTA postpones daytime closures of gorge highway to week of February 24.
'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.
Police appeal for help finding missing 24yo Hamilton man
Herewini left his home address on Monday and hasn’t been in touch with family since.
Danny’s marlin leads after great day on the water
Marlin, tuna, spearfish caught in 'very good day's fishing'
Watch: One of NZ’s oldest passenger planes stars at Art Deco Festival
One of NZ's first passenger planes is flying above Napier - and it could be yours.
Operation FTP goes ahead despite risk of fine
Rotorua's homeless have been given free food in a counter operation to Operation Trolley.
‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn
Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.
The Country: Federated Farmers on Cyclone Gabrielle
Toby Williams, Professor Julian Paton, Jane Smith, Barry Soper, Chris Brandolino.
Walkout at meeting over Wairoa flood spillway
The meeting in Wairoa confirmed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s support for the spillway.
Gladiators ready to enter Rotorua colosseum
'It’s not just about what happens on the track but in the pits as well'
Police name victim of three-vehicle crash in Ngāhinapōuri
Police said the incident was reported to emergency services around 2.20am on February 5.
Auckland 9yo with rare brain cancer fundraising for $300k treatment
A rural NZ community has rallied around young Ashyr Maffey since his shock diagnosis.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe found Turley Farms had no plan in place for managing farm traffic indoors.
Fire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoP
Residents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.
Confirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper production
Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
How local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like Freedom
Local businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.
Guidelines set for part-sale of regional council’s port shares
Council's sale of Port of Tauranga shares to create an 'endowment fund' for the community.
Farm tools down for popular East Coast Expo
'Events like this are important to our rural communities'