Plenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.

Rangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.

While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.

The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.

'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'

The restored Bunnythorpe War Memorial was unveiled on December 9.

It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.

The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'

Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.

Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.

The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.

Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.

This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.

'We are heading into the unknown a little bit.'

'My finish time was a bit quicker than I’d expected.'

Make the most of the dry weather while you can.

The popular Esplanade Scenic Railway is now more inclusive.

Since 2020, the building has undergone earthquake strengthening and a full restoration.

Police are urging the driver of the car to come forward.

Hori Gage was killed in retaliation for an incident he wasn't even involved in.

There's also a proposal to change the name of National Park's railway station.

Entry is free each year, and attracts large crowds eager to get a scare or two.

More than 30 different sports are represented.

'It's a hidden success story, people just don’t realise what we do.'

A lack of secondary education did not stop Clive Davis from running his own businesses.

Thousands descended on the town for the annual Spring Fling.

OPINION: Treat the referee team with some respect.