Son was insane when he stabbed his father to death as he washed dishes, judge finds
'He was incapable of knowing his actions were morally wrong.'
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Police investigating after body found in burning car in Waikato
Trains have stopped and the road has been closed while police investigate.
Former chief executive to return to Western Bay council
A familiar face will take the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's top job.
Lakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid
'Working with our friends down the road.'
'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancer
One message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.
‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral
Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.
Homeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaints
The family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.
Hundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summer
The centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.
‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki Gulf
The Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.
How fresh sighting of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and kids fits into timeline
Tom Phillips has been credibly sighted only a handful of times since disappearing in 2021.
Council assets could be discounted for housing entity
The public will soon have a say on a joint venture housing proposal.
South Island farmers move to flexible milking
DairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.
‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designer
Fashion designer Samantha Williams was killed by drink driver Jake Hamlin.
Dame Lydia Ko beats Dame Lisa Carrington to claim Supreme Halberg Award
The 27-year-old added another honour to her golden 2024 run.
Historic Waikato war battle site to be returned to descendants of Māori fighters
The Crown confiscated more than 486,000ha of land, including the site at Ō-Rākau.
Kiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complications
They clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.
Minister ‘pretty certain’ bird flu outbreak over
Andrew Hoggard warns another incursion of a different strain is likely.
Gisborne’s unique school blends heritage and innovation to reshape learning
'Our students are here to grow': Inside a Gisborne kura outside the mainstream.
Puku Ora shutting down due to school lunch changes
The founders confirmed on social media that the business was closing down.
Whataupoko Reserve trail gets $50,000 funding boost
Gisborne Mountain Biking Club received $50k for the trail from Trust Tairāwhiti.
Council’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce flooding
Phase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.
Splash Planet pulling the plug early to cover costs
Visitor numbers to the water park are down more than 15,000 on the previous season.
Three burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reported
Police said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.
Gisborne team go green at Trolley Grand Prix
Members of The Broccoli Boys danced and drove in giant broccoli costumes.
Concern for missing Rotorua man: Police appeal for sightings
He was last seen on February 9 in Rotorua's Hamurana area.
AI tool used to help with Gisborne’s woody debris problem
GDC has used AI to help get on top of the woody debris issue impacting Tairāwhiti.
‘Absolutely fizzing’: Junior clubbies ready for Oceans 25
More than 50 Gisborne surf lifesavers flying club flags at national under-14 carnival
$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint project
Plans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.
The Country: Winston Peters on the Paris Agreement
Winston Peters, Bruce Cotterill, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, and Phil Duncan.
Fresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his children
The father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.
Return of the Tri - athletes from 15 countries race their way to Napier
The World Cup event on Sunday is part of the second Napier Triathlon Festival.
Claim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problems
A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.
Road workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby on board
Police have thanked the crew for their 'vigilant reporting'.
Historic Hastings church hall columns up for grabs
The columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.