The polar explorer's medal, the mystery millionaire, and the museum
A rare Ernest Shackleton medal potentially worth millions lands at Canterbury Museum.
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Recipe: Smoked Trout and Potato Cakes
Looking for a use for all those trout you've hauled up? Try these fish cakes.
Special Olympics TA's Ella Yarndley graduates from leadership programme
Te Awamutu resident graduates from Special Olympics NZ Athlete Leadership Programme.
Major rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewing
Moisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.
Pacific leaders pay historic tribute to Kiingitanga movement
Over 300 leaders representing nations in the Pacific paid tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia,
Zespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in China
Chinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.
'Much needed' new radiology clinic opens in Tauranga
Bay cancer patients will be able to get scans locally.
Government offers an extra $4.55m for cyclone recovery in Hawke's Bay
Money will provide expertise to speed up Wairoa, Pakowhai and Pōrangahau flood protection.
Students set to bring Jersey Boys production to light
'The talent and dedication of our students have truly brought Jersey Boys to life.'
'Less claustrophobic': Whanganui Hospital invests in new MRI machine
“It’s a big investment for the hospital."
Police arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff member
A number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted
Local councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling rule
FNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.
Dairy prices jump 5.5% in latest GDT event
The sixth event of the new dairy season has the largest percentage lift since March 2021.
Sounds of the Sanctuary concert at Bushy Park, Whanganui
New Zealand String Quartet – Te Rōpu Tūrū o Aotearoa is returning to Whanganui.
'Broke every bone in his body': Teen survives being hit by two cars
The teen was walking home sober on a rural road at night when he was hit.
Man dead after police chase near Rotorua
Road spikes were deployed to stop the fleeing vehicle.
'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillor
A Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.
Pay dispute at Napier apartment project
One contractor says they are owed $28,000. Another has stopped work until they are paid.
'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalition
Pita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.
Spot on millionaire's row for sale for $70,000
Taupō property comes with access to heated pool, sauna and gym, but there's a catch.
So much more than a 'cool job': Solo mum on a benefit turns into digger-driving trailblazer
'It just came to the point where I was totally sick of that kind of life.'
Sarjeant Happenings: What the black granite cladding on gallery extension means
The 'tioata' have been designed to catch the effect of light shimmering on water.
Grow the heaviest spuds and win big: Alzheimer's Gisborne's potato challenge returns
Compete for $100 gift vouchers in a potato-growing contest with categories for all ages.
Ruapehu businesses need more snow to boost ski season
'Mother Nature hasn’t come to the party.'
Gisborne letters on rating methods, thanks for assistance, GE concern
Gisborne letters on rating methods, thanks for assistance, GE concern.
July median house price and sale numbers up on 2023
'July brought a new wave of buyer activity ... not typically seen in late winter.'
Contrasting paths to final for Boys' High, YMP A
Goalkeeper Louw the hero as students win semifinal shootout
Tairāwhiti community gears up for pivotal Māori wards referendum
Tairāwhiti residents are urged to educate youth on voting for Māori wards.
Generous farmers and buyers unite for annual Daffodil Day Sheep Drive
Farmers donate stock and buyers often pay above market value to support cancer fundraising
Extensive highway works continue at Otoko Hill
Nine recovery projects planned to make the Otoko Hill section of highway more resilient
Medals for Gizzy clubs at rescue champs
Midway clubbie Celia Willoughby notched two NZ age group records.
It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).
Ōpōtiki slip raises truck transport issues again
SH2 north at Ōpōtiki could be closed for a few days yet - heavy vehicles disrupted.