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Art of popular children’s book illustrator highlighted in new exhibition

“He wanted to be an artist on his own terms”

‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challenged

Iwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.

‘Landmark gigs’: Artists ready to show their funky sides at Lakeside concert

The much-anticipated Rotorua Lakeside Concert is this Saturday.

The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most

From 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.

Stock Takes: Is gold a good bet?

Gold has hit a record high this week but is it a good investment?

‘Make it a destination’: Whanganui Airport cafe changes hands

Emma Ngatai discovered her passion for hospitality at age 5, playing cafe in the backyard.

Green shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial losses

The centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.

Historic site set for major restoration

Four trees will be removed to protect archaeological features at the site.

Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway

Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.

Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues

The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.

‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend

She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.

Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?

Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?

Defunct holiday park with glow-worm cave sparks overseas interest, but local family presses hard

Agent says former Northland tourism destination has the attention of Australians.

Man tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari Peninsula

Police have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.

Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide

Police say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.

Porsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 star

The parade will feature about 130 Porsches and be led by Mark Webber.

Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’

The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.

Oysters off the menu: Iwi and leading restaurant pull plug on 2025 season

Bluff oysters have been cut from menus, with Ngāi Tahu Seafood not harvesting them.