Government agency implements changes to Wairoa temporary housing services after concerns raised
The agency has changed the way it looks at temporary housing in the flood-hit region.
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Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty
The former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.
Legends re-boot to support Māori and Pasifika wellbeing
Men of league gather in Rotorua for mental health.
Whanganui Swim Team – making waves and breaking records in Hawke’s Bay
Whanganui’s team of 18 swimmers in ‘the Bay’, competing in Short Course Winter Champs.
Who will be New Zealand's flag bearer in Paris?
The New Zealand team have plenty of options to carry the flag.
Whanganui’s 55th Coin and Stamp Fair a must-see
Rare coins, stamps and collectables are on the radar.
Where you can find NZ's best bacon and ham?
The annual 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards has crowned its 2024 winners.
Two of Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines cut down
Two of the landmark trees near the waterfront had been assessed unsafe due to fire damage.
Police not ruling out further arrests in Dannevirke High St burglary
Burglaries, poaching and letter box destruction keep police busy.
'This is a circus': Councillors chastised in heated golf lease debate
For three hours, councillors debated how to approach negotiations.
'Hammered from every direction': Patients sent back to ED from wards
Rotorua ED has just 12 senior doctors - most of them part-time.
Mike Hosking talks to new Commissioner of Health New Zealand Lester Levy
Mike Hosking talks to the new Commissioner of Health New Zealand, Lester Levy, on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Lotto luck for Waikato player
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday, where the jackpot will be $26m.
Tourist hot spot generates $1.5m in parking revenue
Users pays charges at the tourist hotspot are proving lucrative.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
Government announces $800m investment to improve lower North Island rail travel
The investment aims to fund 18 new trains which will run from 2028.
New NZR boss says passion for rugby hasn't changed since he was a little kid
The passionate former All Black is continuing to help the revolving wheel of NZ Rugby.
Serious crash involving motorcycle in Tauranga
Police and other emergency services were called to the scene.
He 'got into trouble' in school. Now he's 'living the dream'
'I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come,' forestry apprentice says.
'We used to live in the castle' - Waikato-Tainui tell their story
The Crown signed a settlement with Waikato-Tainui in 1995, valued at $170m.
Gisborne letters on land use, bar stymied, Grey St 'idiots', govt broke vs govt uncaring
Letters on land use, bar stymied, Grey St 'idiots', govt broke vs govt uncaring.
News briefs from the Far North: Power pole near-miss; art comp for youth; and 15 artists on display
News snippets from the Far North.
Very disappointed: MP expresses concern for Hokianga ambulance services
Hokianga residents' concerns about St John ambulance services are heading to Parliament.
They lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it back
Documents show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.
On the road with Napier City Rovers as they hunt National League spot
Napier City Rovers win on the road before Sunday's massive Chatham Cup quarter-final.
Career development opportunity for young farmers proved popular
Rabobank's Ag Pathways event held in Gisborne was fantastic, says one of the organisers.
Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control
Beef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.
Troubled Napier education provider had debts of $2.6 million
Liquidators have issued their first report to creditors.
Whenua: Herald acknowledges its coverage of Waikato invasion
A historian describes the Herald at the time as a 'mouthpiece for settler interests'.
Nearly 140 combos confirmed for J and T Hickey Charity dog trials
Organisers are pleased with the number of novices competing in the trials' 58th year.
Whenua: How land moved out of Māori control – explore our interactive map
To face what’s ahead as a country, we must first know our past.
How NZ is building an economic bridge to India
India and New Zealand are seeing good opportunities to work together.