‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded
Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.
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School transforming their 'chicken and chips kids' with healthier lunches
'This programme has been awesome in introducing new tastes and textures.'
Big three set for Napier NPC games in 2025
Three big city teams will face the Magpies at McLean Park. All the best!
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
Golden Shears champ shines at Warkworth A&P Show
All the shearing action from the Warkworth and Methven A & P Shows.
‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’
Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.
Family fun at the Waiau A&P Show
'It’s always had an atmosphere of being a friendly show.'
Four-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sights
Th teenager is lining up a world record attempt this week.
The Country: Feds on Reserve Bank’s capital rules
Richard McIntyre, David Seymour, Chris McCollough, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.
‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic
The eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.
$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.
Hawks and Ball the talk of the NBL as they aim for three from three
Jackson Ball, 17, has scored 76 points for the Hawks in his two starts this year.
Obituary: Nigel Marple - one of NZ’s finest photojournalists
Nigel Marple went from Napier to Sarajevo, confronting tragedy, triumph through his lens.
Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards postponed indefinitely
The Hawke's Bay Sports Awards have been an annual event since the mid-1960s.
Pāua rāhui still on the cards for Ahipara after hui agrees action needed
Ahipara hui decides action needed to protect pāua stock, with rāhui possible.
‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29
A former Caltex Service Station once occupied the site.
Kiwis beat Wales in first shearing test
Kiwis David Buick and Jack Fagan defeated Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.
11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTec
NorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.
‘No time to activate’: Rescue after boat capsizes off Hawke’s Bay
The boat overturned 8km off the Hawke's Bay coast, leaving five crew in the water.
‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine support
Harriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.
‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – again
The man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.
Rotorua’s suggested ‘rates swap’ labelled ‘unfair’ by deputy mayor
Deputy mayor says it makes district council look like "bad guys" with a rates rise.
‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutiny
Intended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.
$180m retirement village approved under fast-track consent
'The economic impacts of the development are significant.'
Why mau rākau workshops captivated Womad festival attendees
Mau rākau helps youth manage emotions and connect with their cultural identity.
‘Lucky to be alive’: Five rescued after boats sink in Lake Rotoiti
None of the five individuals was wearing a lifejacket during the incident.
Let there be light: New era begins at Hockey Whanganui
'We are trying to be the best we can be as a small region'.
'The only one that’s ever worked': Pill funding welcomed by endometriosis patient
'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'
Three to tango: Council pitching multi-council water delivery
'Time is going to go fast. We need to hear from you.'
'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in Ōropi
A Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.
‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme NZ hot streaks expected to rise
Scientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.
Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."
‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply
Less than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.