PM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refinery
The Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.
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Doug Bracewell lends ‘firepower’ to Hawke’s Bay cricket team
'I don’t want to take it out, because I don’t want to give it to anyone else'.
Family tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murder
Kyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.
Fonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of range
It has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.
Aussie cycling’s big race celebrates milestone
A look back at highlights from 25 years of the Santos Tour Down Under.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
'Attacked' with rocks: Man spends $5k on lights, cameras after council 'inaction'
The damage has been so severe that the resident received a $28K insurance payout.
How a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensing
Ngāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.
Auckland lawyer fined $275k for ‘reckless’ foreign buyer rule breaches
Jarvis admitted setting up structures that circumvented the Overseas Investment Act.
Genesis reports strong first half profit
Genesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.
'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighter
The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.
‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustration
People are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.
‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later
'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'
Pip Thompson: There’s life after 5pm - Hawke’s Bay needs to wake up
Our towns so quickly turn into ghost towns, with limited options for locals and visitors.
How a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo exam
Maieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.
‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attack
The Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.
12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeing
A convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.
Up the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matches
After a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.
'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits'
'For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'
Indecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leader
Judge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.
Bird nests: Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risks
A veteran firefighter warns farmers to stay vigilant against tractor fires.
NZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yet
Parties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.
CHB tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%
Hastings can't accommodate any new projects in 2024/25.
Restrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North Shore
Legal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.
Hawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifeline
Napier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.
Call for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifes
Rural midwife Emma Bilous says the shortage 'has a lot of parts to it'.
Gisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delays
Patrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.
Katie Milne talks climate change on The Country
Katie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.
Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
Using bull kelp to make art: Five questions with Heidi Brickell
'Making art – in the most authentic way – I can’t explain the joyfulness it gives me.'
'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs
New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.
Person dies overnight in Far North crash
Police were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.