Region's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditions
NZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.
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New reading tracker in time for summer challenge
The library has introduced a new digital reading tracker, Beanstack.
Interesting fact - the world’s oldest toy is a stick: Wyn Drabble
'I often time-travel to times of favourite humour.'
'Sharp change' in temperatures coming, some places plunging by as much as 15C
Niwa said a “brief but sharp change” was predicted for Friday.
Inside story: Plan to house ex-prisoners in 'isolated' valley meets rural resistance
'There’s not very good cellphone service or internet if something was to happen.'
Hundreds expected to turn out for inaugural Awa Games
12 marae will compete in the games which Whanganui iwi will host.
Opinion: Broad economic policies without targeted support for Māori are insufficient
'Our people need real solutions', Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board chairman says.
Large shed catches fire at orchard near Hastings
A large shed has caught fire on Thursday night.
More should have been done when Podmore expressed suicidal ideation, inquest hears
Cyclist was 'in the centre of an inquiry which left her feeling incredibly vulnerable'.
Gang funerals: 'Totally unacceptable' for police to set up checkpoint outside cemetery, kuia says
A kuia confronted police monitoring a Mongrel Mob tangi in Bay of Plenty.
'There is no Planet B': Gisborne council debates aspirational net-zero by 2030 timeline
Cyclone Gabrielle shifts focus; key climate plans delayed, affecting net-zero goals.
Drinks and dogs at hairdressers: Proposal to remove restrictions
MP wants to trim an absurd law with her member's bill.
Former mayor and Race Relations Commissioner becomes driving instructor
Gisborne's Meng Foon can offer lessons in English, te reo Māori, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Police investigating Gisborne homicide seek sightings of person on bicycle
Police are still investigating the death of 67-year-old Wayne Tamahori Dewes.
Hawke’s Bay basks in early summer heat, hits 30C
Hawke's Bay hits 30°C; Wairoa and Taradale lead with warm temps.
Three injured in Wairere Drive crash: Heavy traffic building up
One person was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters.
Northland teen Roller Derby players hand picked for world stage
Six Northlanders aged between 14-18 have been selected to represent New Zealand.
Shelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farm
Shane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.
The Country Full Show: Shane Jones on carbon farming
Shane Jones, Ben Picton, Chris Russell and Greg Menzies
One person seriously injured after car crashes into fence
One ambulance was sent to the incident on Kura St, Whatawhata.
'A build of perserverance': Mahunga Stream Floodgate project wins Supreme Award
Story of perseverance, teamwork and resilience in the face of adversity
Coastal litter sparks community concern
Awatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins. Video / Rafaella Melo
Police say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crash
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
Sizzling 30C in South Island city as early summer scorcher sweeps in
The weather is heating up on the east coast as summer approaches.
Awatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins
Coastal rubbish piles frustrate locals and fishermen.
Tauranga gang funerals: Police make 14 arrests and seize guns, vehicles
At one point, police were confronted by a kuia who criticised them for parking too close.
Demo derby promises to be one of Gisborne's best
More than 50 cars confirmed for Youth Ministock 100.
Watch: Temuera Morrison's inspiring Moana 2 message
Kiwi actors Temuera Morrison, Dave Fane and Awhimai Fraser star in the anticipated sequel.
'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisoners
A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.
Happy borough-day: Napier basks in sunshine for its 150th
Free coffee and ice cream as Napier marks 150 years.
Young lifeguards grind it out in Gizzy
The Gizzy Grinder put 55 young surf lifesaving athletes to the test.
Gisborne teen qualifies for worlds at Europe Dinghy Nationals
Miller was shocked to be among the names selected for the event in Italy.
KEVIN! Christmas Movie in the Park returns on Saturday with a 90s classic
The event, in its third year, is supporting Tauranga Community Foodbank.
From therapy to art: Zoe Alford's journey through pastel landscapes
Winery's gallery allows Alford to lower prices; her paintings now start at $1500.