Leading NZTA a career highlight for departing chief
'Now is the right time for me to move on to other challenges': Rosie
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Thank you for the music: How concert group came together
A not-for profit incorporated society is bringing live music to Thames.
Delay for Gisborne's landmark bridge project
Expected to be over original $2.68m costing by $35,500
"Dream coming true" for Kaihu family whose business and home were destroyed by fire
The family are hoping an opening is on the horizon.
More police sent to Wairoa after 'appalling' brawl
'Another shocking event that our community didn’t need': Police Area Commander.
Paddle power: Gizzy kayakers mix it with rising stars
Creditable performances from Christy Tate and 15-year-old Jacqueline Kennedy.
Watch: 'Unbelievable' - Boys captured wielding hatchets in Wairoa rugby gang brawl
A local caught up in the brawl said she estimated the boys were aged 12 and 14.
Landlord ordered to pay tenant $30k
Renting an old property out cheaply doesn't excuse landlords from ensuring it's habitable.
'Breaking point': Man accused of toddler's murder claims her mother caused injuries
Sadie-Leigh Gardner died from inoperable and unsurvivable head injuries in 2019.
Ben McCann withdraws bar licence amid legal battles in Gisborne
McCann withdraws liquor licence after costly appeal delays.
Stage play tackles issue of vaping among teens
Vaping spikes 20% at Gisborne Boys' High but an educational play aims to combat the trend.
Gisborne letters on Grey St, against more privatisation, for climate action by seniors
Gisborne letters on Grey St, against privatisation, for climate action.
School property projects in Bay of Plenty going ahead
Two school property projects in Bay of Plenty are now going ahead.
Pie king Patrick Lam among gold award pastry winners
It's no surprise Patrick's Pies has scored high in this year's awards.
'Limiting': Few options for council with new Māori wards as bill passes
'I look at this with disdain to be honest,' Māori ward councillor says.
Teens arrested after alleged Four Square robbery
Teens allegedly demanded cigarettes and cash.
Māori wards bill passes final reading in Parliament
Labour has described the bill as 'discriminatory'.
Teacher at prestigious NZ school banned after asking student for sex in 1980s
Scots College: It took 'a tremendous amount of courage' for a former student to speak up.
Richard O’Brien returns with a musical for the modern era
Richard O'Brien returns with a new darkly comic fairytale for the stage
WorkSafe notified after workplace death in Northland
Police were called to a property on State Highway 14 about 2.26pm.
Donation-based travel to health appointments
St John service offers transport to and from health-related appointments in Whangārei.
Young Whanganui sporting talent given funding boost by Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Future Champions Trust
Seven young athletes from six sporting codes have been awarded funding grants.
'We feel tarnished': Rugby players vow to help ease Wairoa tensions through sport
'Sports has been a huge help in our area bringing unity to a broken community.'
‘You’re not in Mexico now’ - Todd McClay apologises to Ricardo Menendez March
The Green MP took offence to McClay's interjection relating to his Mexican birth.
'Sense of betrayal': Young mum with cancer spends house deposit on private care
She estimates it has saved her about seven months in delays.
'The community had its say'
Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.
Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool
'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'
Review: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'
It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
Gisborne man who died in motorcycle crash named
Police have released the name of the bike rider who died in the crash at Okitu last week.
Water charges will 'rise rapidly'
The council can join forces with other councils for water services or go it alone.
Opinion: The route that should be the next road of national significance
Opinion: The pressure on our roads is only going to increase.
Price of deceased estate with mould on the walls rises $10,000 every minute
"As is where is" home sells within three days of hitting the market.