'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 years
The reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.
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‘Pleased with current levels’: Gisborne eases water restrictions
Gisborne lifted Level 2 water restrictions last week.
Social media backlash for ‘disgraceful’ gym etiquette poster
Gisborne YMCA was accused of 'body shaming' after sharing a Gym Etiquette poster.
‘Absolutely absurd’: Gisborne residents react to beach snub
Gisborne beaches received zero nominations in all categories this year.
Why Tairāwhiti marks Auckland Anniversary Day with a holiday
The Enterprise Motor Group Bay Bonanza fishing contest is a highlight.
Vietnamese plan big party for their new year
Tauranga's Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year for the first time together.
Police seize $57k cash, meth, stolen items in major Hawke’s Bay drug bust
Armed police were part of the operation that targeted Flaxmere, Camberley, and Pandora.
'Upsetting': Police appeal for witnesses after serious Waikato crash
Police said support services will be available for those first on the scene.
'Thrilled': Iwi renews council role after 'significant absence'
The new committee can make recommendations, but not decisions.
Best of Markets with Madison: CEO interviews
Air NZ, Briscoes, Fonterra, Mainfreight & more.
Govt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next week
Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.
Crash involving truck at National Park
The crash is at the intersection of State Highway 47/SH4.
'Unprovoked assault': Man found critically injured on SH2
A person was found on the road in a critical condition.
Clubs Hastings committee resigns amid property sale furore
The president and committee of clubs Hastings, formed in a merger in 2016, have resigned.
'Aim high': Teen scores $135,000 scholarship to Australian university, sheds Olympic dream
Hastings Christian School's Lucy Smith chose academics over an Olympic dream.
'Fly fishing royalty': 'Legendary’ Tauranga angler farewelled
Richard George Marquand, better known as Dick, died from a heart attack on January 2.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches – how to vote for the winner
The hidden gem shortlist has been chosen and now you can vote for your favourite.
'Dreadfully Divine': Canadian brings mobile dreadlock service to NZ
Dreadlocks? Redheads get it the worst.
Couple assaulted while getting petrol by Head Hunter miffed at friendly nod
The man was king hit and then repeatedly punched and kicked as he lay on the ground.
13 cases of whooping cough hit Tairāwhiti, baby hospitalised
Nationwide, 1232 cases were notified from October 19 to January 10.
'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Warm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.
'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.
'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deaths
The inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.
‘Same work, same pay’: Lab workers strike for wage parity
Lab workers earn 28% to 32% less than their Te Whatu Ora counterparts.
Seymour defies his hapū‘s advice not to attend Waitangi 2025
Ngāti Rēhia advised Seymour not to attend this year's commemorations at Waitangi.
Closed waters as powerboats surge into the Bay
A fleet of at least 11 boats is expected, mainly from Auckland.
Overseas surfer selling former police station hidden in the middle of the bush
Cop shop was turned into a three-bedroom home after being shifted from Kaitaia to Houhora.
‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mud
Two workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.
Warm and wet as weekend weather approaches
Weekend weather is expected to be warm, but the wet still lingers.
Gizzy surf athletes set to fire at the Mount
Midway, Waikanae and Wainui will have athletes ready to fire at the Mount.
Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?
From boosting mood to protecting bones, how does milk stack up against the alternatives?
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.