Police investigate 'unexplained death' at retirement home
An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.
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Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays
Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.
Granny flats proposal will not address housing market failures, council says
Removing or reducing consent requirements would have minimal impact on costs.
Last Hawke’s Bay gold medal hopes rest with canoeists
Aimee Fisher and Hamish Legarth are ready to kick-off their games bids.
Obituary: Betty Maddern remembered for her singing, warmth and service to community
She contributed to the WWII effort by raising funds for troops overseas.
Weekly market donates proceeds to community groups
TA i-Site, Citizens Advice Bureau among recipients.
History of Te Awamutu buildings hot off the press for Christmas
Eight-year project culminates in A Bricks & Mortar Legacy book ready for print.
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
NZ's only organic chicken farm sold to Inghams
Ben and George Bostock will remain involved in the business.
One person critically injured in SH1 crash near Taupō
The road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.
'Mountain keeps getting higher': Operational pause at Ruapehu mills
WPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.
Bespoke treehouse wins architectural design award
'I’d always wanted to build something among the trees.'
Māori leader calls for Kaipara mayor’s resignation over Māori ward move
Dame Naida Glavish says push to scrap Māori ward is unacceptable.
Review: The Last Five Years a 'clever' show
Not all love stories have a happy ending, even those that start out beautifully.
Meet the top contenders: Electra business and innovation awards finalists revealed
The Electra Business and Innovation Awards finalists have been announced.
Nature-loving family design home nestled among native forest
Architectural designer Brett Hulley designed his home with their lifestyle in mind.
Star Wars actress Ivanna Sakhno a hit with fans
Sakhno was recognisable to fans as Shin Hati from the series Ahsoka.
Quiet fishmonger's partnership saves life and grows company
The healing process in Vietnam was important for Wayne Pidduck.
Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures
The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
Restaurant fire at new site weeks after reopening
The cause is understood to be similar to the fire that destroyed the restaurant last year.
Armed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorway
A 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.
Kiwi triathletes raced with E. coli-like sickness
Two members of the team were struggling in the lead-up.
Whangamatā Half Marathon competitors 'pay it forward' to ease cost on others
Paying it forward helps people compete if they can't afford the entry fee.
Teanau Tuiono: Let our tamariki feed on knowledge
OPINION: Choice to send our tamariki to kura kaupapa Māori was deliberate and meaningful,
'Sometimes it’s hard to smile': Hospo struggles through tough winter
The last year has been one of the 'most challenging periods', an industry leader says.
Sleep, stress and butter prices: Tough times hit hospo bosses' health
One business owner said the ongoing pressures kept him up at night.
Thames-Coromandel flood models likely to be controversial
Council predicts widespread community concern over flood models.
Day 10 recap: Gold and silver for New Zealand
All the action you may have missed from day 10 of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Revealed: Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000
The numbers show the hotspots for affordable homes.
'There are so many taniwha in this rohe': New exhibition at Wairoa Museum
Ū Mai Ko Te Taniwha combines ancient and modern knowledge.
Landlord ordered to pay Hawke's Bay cyclone victim $7000 over flood-hit rental dispute
The woman was offered a home, then told to leave after noticing issues on her first day.
From a tiny Hastings music class to the world: The rise of a new superstar Kiwi producer
'Being in LA all of a sudden is quite surreal. The people in Hawke’s Bay are a lot nicer.'
From crisis to support: Water tank gifted to Whatututu
Cyclone Gabrielle: Water tanks gifted to Te Karaka and Whatututu.