
Halloween fright in Napier’s pipes – rag monster lurks beneath city streets
The scariest monster in Napier doesn't need your treats.

'I am ready for life now': Te Araroa kids learning to save for the future through pilot programme
Students of Te Waha o Rerekohu Area School are starting early when it comes to savings.

TECT Community Trust election 2024 results declared
Voting closed at midday on Wednesday with a voter return percentage of 11.55%.

The Country: Shane Jones talks mining, and the US election
Wayne Langford, Shane Jones, Mike Casey, Chris Russell.

Police investigating several firearms incidents
Work was under way to determine if the incidents were linked.

Bird flu detected in pigs for the first time
The mammals are described as effective ‘mixing vessels’ for influenza.

From trauma to teaching: How kids are changing farm safety
A former farmer says farm safety education should go up the family tree, rather than down.

'We are the mana of this land': Iwi slam police over Mob bust, threaten to block future raids
Iwi leader decries the impact on children from police crackdown in Ōpōtiki.

Eastern Fish & Game council elections: Murray Ferris and Mark Sceats retain seats
Sceats starts second term. Ferris, a long-time council member, plans to retire after this.

Wairoa communications blackout caused by ‘deliberate damage’
Households, schools, services and businesses across Wairoa were impacted.

'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinic
A modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.

'Highly probable' 16-year-old's wrist broke during unlawful arrest, IPCA finds
Police arrested teen for breaching alcohol ban after he refused to give his details.

Berm backlash: Council reconsiders decision to stop mowing Levin berms
Residents have been unhappy with a decision to stop urban berm mowing.

White Ferns to bring their T20 World Cup to Hawke's Bay on trophy tour
The world champions will take the trophy on a tiki tour of the Bay.

Rural communities need more targeted mental health support - advocates
Rural communities face health inequities say advocates

Emerging Māori artists invited to enter 2025 Te Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Award aims to inspire emerging Māori artists with a national platform

Iwi kickstarts whānau housing dream
Ngāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.

Budget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debt
Loans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.

Uniting communities: Annual Northland chess champs brings people together
Northland's annual chess champs are back in Kerikeri on November 2.

Mike King: Why fundraising for Gumboot Friday is more vital than ever
OPINION: I know I’m a polarising figure. I’m aware of the strong opinions out there.

Nanaia Mahuta: As we seek economic sovereignty, we must resist being marginalised
OPINION: A Māori economy should not just aim for wealth but prioritise wellbeing.

Horse trainer's battle with EDS: 'I want to compete again'
After years of injuries, Hayley-Grace Davis is diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Costumes of Ka Whawhai Tonu movie on display for the first time
Movie costume exhibition brings important story to life at Te Awamutu Museum.

Traffic flowing after SH1 truck crash
Police advised motorists to avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.

Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth

'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers
'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.

28 people, 99 charges: All the names and details from massive Mob bust
Nearly 100 charges have been laid against 28 people.

'Really uplifting': Northland Women in leadership series continues
Dame Jenny Shipley is one of the keynote speakers at the second women's leadership event.