
Whakaari / White Island tragedy: Awards recognise rescuers’ courage
Twenty-two people died when the island erupted in 2019.

'That dreadful day': How the death of a dad who saved his daughter may save more lives
'His death has made, and will continue to make, a big difference in the lives of others.'

Cultures and all nationalities of Katikati to be celebrated this weekend
The Katikati Festival of Cultures kicks off with a flag parade.

'Send it to Coromandel': MP wants unused cyclone funds redirected
Scott Simpson says unspent cyclone relief funds should be reused.

Rape complainant quizzed in court over relationship with leading entertainment figure
Young woman says she was “off-my-face” drunk and could not consent to sex.

National MP denies 'mother and father' comment homophobic as Kiri Allan hits out
Speech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.

Ngātea Library, service centre to be rebuilt as $4.8m community hub
The project budget for the rbuild of the Ngātea Service Centre has been reset.

'It's about holding on to your roots': The powerful message behind band's new song
The lead singer says the different cultures and languages in Australia inspired him.

Kiwi influencer and mum of 5 reveals why she’s stopped sharing grocery shopping hacks
'How do you teach people to reduce costs when they're struggling for the basics?'

Dog suspected of mauling kiwi to death in blow for breeding programme
'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'

MP Kiri Allan gives wrong speech on bill in Parliament
Kiri Allan was handed the wrong speech to read in Parliament.

Where is Daisy? Great white shark's tracker detected in landlocked suburb
Shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott had been tracking the great white.

Opinion: Lifting name suppression means victims can emerge from shadows
Opinion: It takes extreme courage to take the lead so that others can follow.

Why Zespri's earnings took a hit
Problems or opportunities? Industry pledges to rise to challenges after tough year.

Road closure at Bayfair roundabout to rebuild local road
Closing this road was the next step in a carefully sequenced programme, Waka Kotahi says.

Teacher went on duathlon adventure
Jeff feels he could have got into the top 10 with better transitions

'Somebody will get killed': Potholes concerning residents on BoP road
Conditions were “very unsafe” given the number of vehicles travelling on the road daily.

Getting a cat? Why a Burmese might be for you
Burmese cats - why they should be considered as a family pet.

Leading entertainment figure rape trial: ‘I just felt yuck and disgusted’
Young woman breaks down in tears giving evidence.

Education Minister investigated over accusation she misled Parliament
Jan Tinetti might be the first MP in 15 years to be found in contempt.

Premium Debate: Who's really to blame over worsening traffic delays in NZ?
Premium subscribers share their views on who's to blame for worsening traffic woes.

New dog park set for spring opening
Dog exercise area could be opened by spring this year.

'We’re moving to survive': Why a retailer has left CBD after 15 years
'There is nobody visiting now. You’ve got to have foot traffic to make things work.'

GNS Science pleads guilty to reduced Whakaari/White Island charge
Meanwhile, the island's owners have failed in a bid to have their charges thrown out.

Deadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' stats
Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".

The Premium Debate: Kiwis cash in on lucrative mining jobs in Aussie
Premium subscribers have their say.

Flooded Waihī Beach pensioner flats may not be safe for months
'They left with the clothes on their back.'

Tauranga Hospital mental health unit to be upgraded
The revamp will not happen until the hospital's future site is known.

Death of man found near boat ramp not suspicious, police say
Police are still urging anyone with information to come forward.