Latest from Manawatu-Whanganui
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
Taranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging referee
The unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.
'Disgusting': Details emerge over referee abuse leading to rugby postponement
Mana College fans' behaviour sparked the decision after a contentious call.
'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapū
The decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.
Editorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councils
OPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?
'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
The trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.
Referee abuse leads to all Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby games being canned this weekend
An incident involving school teams has forced Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union's hand.
Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.
'You’re going to need somewhere': Boy racers call for change
Police faced dangerous driving, fireworks and unlawful assembly perils at a Levin event.
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
Suspect in McCann case to be released early after fine paid
Christian Brueckner's release moved to September 17 after a fine was paid.
Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.
Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.
Tararua District Council to install water meters
Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.
Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong
Robin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burn
Fire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.
What Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui
'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.'
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
Family's plea for answers four months after man's death at beach
Police do not consider Mikey's death suspicious; it's with the coroner now.
Numbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpot
It's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.
Platinum Diamond leads strong contender trio in Ōtaki feature
Lisa Latta's top pick for Ōtaki is Platinum Diamond.
Branciforti targets Cambridge race ahead of Polytrack Championship defence
She'll compete in the Kylie Little Racing 1300 and be ridden by Michael McNab.
'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier
'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'
New Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird flu
In October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.