Morgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stage
Opera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.
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Good cheer: 1000 expected for Battle in the Bay competition
The cheerleading event is in its sixth year.
Digger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident named
WorkSafe is investigating the Ōpōtiki man's death on Wednesday.
Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run
Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.
Building fire extinguished on rural school grounds with help from public
Members of the public used a hose on the ceiling fire before firefighters arrived.
Touch of frost with sunshine for weekend
MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.
Local sports advocate honoured for service
Ra Mako has spent nearly 30 years coaching and advocating for grassroots rugby.
A book launch with extra spice
While books and condiments don't usually go together, they do for this special occasion.
The Country: Chris Brandolino's three-month weather outlook
Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Tessa Chartres, Nancy Crawshaw, Barry Soper.
ChargeNet opens NZ’s largest charging hub in Tauranga: How much taxpayers chipped in
The company wants to see a UFB-style model established for the charging network.
Violin and piano duo to play as part of Whanganui concert series
The August 10 concert will feature music for both violin and piano duo, and solo piano.
Kaitoke School's new bus gets big tick from students
Kaitoke School’s new bus has been a work in progress for the past six years.
Council calls public meetings on future of Māori ward
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.
Four Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boost
A welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.
Hastings council signs agreement to sell land for new Flaxmere supermarket
Supermarket giants deny involvement with the site.
'Bled through her clothing': Dad pulls pupil out of school over strict bathroom rules
The school is defending a 'no toilet during class' rule.
Sisters' rowing bronze 'something really special'
Whanganui female rowers have made the podium at every Olympics since 2012.
'A good mate, a really competitive bugger': Squash legend dies
Three-time national champ Trevor Johnston always squeezed in a run to keep fit.
'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.
Craggy Range wins supreme award, Market St wins best bar at national hospitality awards
The Hawke's Bay business won two top prizes at the 2024 Hospitality NZ Business Awards.
Disabled performers follow the yellow brick road
'This is an amazing opportunity for them ...'
Whanganui River whānau working together for nature
'The results are looking good for both land and people.'
Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m
The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.
Americans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector
“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."
Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit
Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.
'Enough is enough': Flaxmere community calls out behaviour around new housing development
Community members gathered to discuss unsafe driving, theft, and illegal dumping on marae.
Green-thumbed students plant 400 trees
The council and school students worked together to plant about 400 trees in the area.
Hamilton Gardens entry fee start date revealed
The $20 fee to visit the 18 enclosed gardens would apply to out-of-towners.
DoC appeals for info after protected gulls allegedly run over on beach
'The deaths of these protected birds were entirely avoidable.'
WorkSafe investigates digger driver's 'tragic' death in Kaingaroa Forest
Work at the forestry processing site has been suspended since Wednesday.
Collaborative approach needed for the six iwi connected to the Waikato River
Government confirms its environmental commitment to Waikato River.
'Global success story': Pet food giant Ziwi crowned Hawke's Bay Exporter of The Year
From floods to glory, judges label winning company a 'global success story'.
'It was beautiful:' 104-year-old wedding frock star of show
A celebration of Napier, fashion and love over the weekend.
Funding assumptions questioned for sea-level-rise protection project
The council needs to protect more than $1 billion in assets from rising sea levels.