'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unit
The Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.
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The Country: Chris Brandolino on the big dry
Chris Brandolino, Kate Scott, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Barry Soper.
Revealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roads
A suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.
Home sweet home: Affordable housing development in Wairoa set for opening
Te Rauā features 30 larger whānau homes and 13-bedroom supported living complex
Iwi leader Bayden Barber sick of freedom campers at Waimarama Beach ‘doing their business wherever’
Littering is the most common issue with freedom campers
'Common sense prevailed': Mānawatu-Tararua Highway won’t be tolled
A proposed $4.30 toll each way on the 11.5km highway was near-unanimously opposed.
'Incredibly honoured': Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster venue award
Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year at 2024 EVANZ Awards in Auckland.
Gisborne District Council news: 2933 logging trucks of woody debris cleared from beaches
News from around Tairāwhiti.
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
Kāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nesting
A ute came close to the nesting dotterel.
'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits
'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phone
An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.
How Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generation
Sam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.
Kiwi finalists revealed for transtasman agriculture award
"A very exciting group of young up-and-comers and entrepreneurs in our industry."
Chicory-finished lamb added to boutique meat company offerings
Matangi is normally known for its Angus beef.
Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash
Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.
'Whole lives ahead of them': Siblings killed in horror Rotorua crash
'My girl is dancing among heaven’s flowers,' victim's widower says.
Havelock North movie theatre saved after Event Cinemas draws curtain
Matt Bell said there had been a real prospect the Havelock North cinema would close.
One dead in Coromandel crash
Emergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.
Fonterra converting two coal boilers to reduce emissions
Dairy giant Fonterra's $64 million project to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets.
French prosecutors seek up to 14 years in jail for rugby players in rape trial involving two Kiwis
The verdict is expected overnight.
The Grinch visits Waihī as festive flags fail
The town’s festive flags have been taken down.
'Standing with them': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty Bill
Gisborne Council opposes Treaty Principles Bill, citing threats to local partnerships.
Will Hamilton on his cancer journey
Police officer Will Hamilton is fighting blood cancer. Video / Will Hamilton/Givealittle
Couples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few years
Brides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.
'Better place': Restaurant operators whose lease was not renewed open new venue 200m down road
'Maybe this has happened for a reason.'
Hamilton in for big visitor boost following announcement of high-calibre event calendar
Waikato is the place to be in the next while.
'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes
'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'
Community stalwart can't retire completely after 35 years of volunteer service
Dot McCulloch continues her work with Makaraka Cemetery Trust.
Charity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kids
Oranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.
'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing trip
His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.
Man ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly woman
He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.
Truck trailer rolls on SH25 in the Coromandel
Emergency services responded to an incident shortly after 1.15pm.