‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29
A former Caltex Service Station once occupied the site.
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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
The Faces of War: Artist Paints Forgotten Lives of NZ Soldiers
Portraits highlight soldiers' pre-war lives on show at Jack Morgan Museum.
Opinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumps
Tariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.
‘Good fkn hiding’: Waititi reshares social media post comparing his lawns to Seymour
The Act Party has condemned the post.
NZ’s most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Mansion fans and bargain hunters should check out these addresses.
Hamilton in a campervan: Make the most of a long weekend
Combine your trip with Balloons over Waikato this month.
‘Surreal’: Community shaken by two Northland homicides
Two people died within 12 hours of each other after separate homicides in Northland.
Far North farmer battles feral dogs, urges pest species recognition
Farmer John Nilsson loses about 120 ewes and lambs to wild dogs each year.
Ōtūmoetai College prepares for 60th reunion celebration
The "Oats" 60th reunion is set for King’s Birthday Weekend.
‘Driven by the gang code’: Mobster smiles during jailing for assault, extortion and kidnapping
The 25yo was sentenced for seven years for crimes that including aggravated robbery.
‘Close to home’: Man killed in Whangārei homicide; murder charge laid
Emergency services called to Norfolk St where a man was unresponsive, died at scene.
‘Eroding a democracy’: Backlash over community board changes
Western Bay council proposes three boards to improve representation and reduce rates.
Man charged with murder after Hamilton homicide
A second victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.
‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of Islands
Conservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.
Landfill lament: Region's yearly recycling mistakes could fill a cruise ship
Why organics are the biggest waste challenge in Hawke's Bay.