'Steep rise': Tararua council considers ‘smoothing’ of rates
Tararua mayor conscious of 'intergenerational debt'.
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'Dream come true': Tauranga woman named for Paris Olympics
Just the third ever artistic swimming duo to represent NZ at the Olympics.
State of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continues
Floodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.
Months of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosis
A few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.
One dead after serious two-car crash in Gordonton
A secound person suffered serious injuries.
Hawke's Bay's main Matariki events to continue despite wild weather amid lead-up
Some of Hawke's Bay's most anticipated Matariki events are set to go ahead.
Climate change: Panel members revealed for review of country’s methane goals
Panel to be chaired by former climate change commissioner and respected farmer.
Gassy cows and pigs face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first
Burping livestock levy soon a reality abroad as Denmark goes for tax New Zealand ditched.
Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
Grassroots Rescue Helicopter helps cyclist
The Grassroots Helicopter Trust helped a woman injured on the Timber Trail.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Rāhui in place following fishermen death
Ban on the collection of kaimoana after discovery of three men who went missing at sea.
One person trapped after SH2 crash involving truck
The eastbound lane of the highway is blocked.
'Supports farmers': Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first reading
Govt committed to a 'fair and sustainable pricing system for on-farm emissions by 2030'.
Prices reduced for Tauranga parking buildings
It will cost less to use the parking buildings in Tauranga city centre from July 1.
Mother describes moment child mauled by rescued dog
The 4-year-old is in a stable condition after undergoing two surgeries.
Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone
Who needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.
'Hopelessness and betrayal': Councillor backs call for sewerage scheme investigation
It comes as the council approves its 10-year-plan - and sets rates.
Full steam ahead for Geothermal Week
The event theme highlights the “Immense value of our taonga, our geothermal resources.”
Superstars from 70s and 80s to tour NZ next summer
Boy George, Little River Band, Bonnie Tyler and Starship in the line up.
Thames-Coromandel rates increase includes $8.9m office refurbishment
The council will investigate before committing to multi-million dollar refurbishment.
World headed for ‘food wars’, warns major commodities trader
Financial Times: Concerns protectionist policies are exacerbating inflation,
Watch: Farmer’s fight against depression - keeping well on the farm
Farmer Wayne Langford and his wife Tyler talk about their struggles with depression.
Family feud: Olympian clashes with uncle in Tauranga mayoral race
Owens claims his Olympic champ nephew is a 'patsy pawn' for a property group.
Feedback sought on representation review
The council wants to hear from the public - should it keep the status quo or change?
Coast hammered: Widespread damage left in storm's trail
Southerly storm closed roads, caused self evacuations and widespread power outages.
Spring Sheep wants a slice of the US cheese market
Spring Sheep says the response to its grass-fed range in the US has been phenomenal.
'It's clear we have a problem': Kiwis wasting $3.2 billion in food annually
Ever wondered what happens to all that uneaten food you throw out each week?
Showers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuations
Hundreds were evacuated from their homes after states of emergency were declared.
Northland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government push
Two of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.
News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
New snippets from the Far North.
'Lost their lives doing what they loved'
Tributes flow after deaths of three Gisborne fishermen
Still no Sweetwater for Kaitāia as project is believed to top $20m
Costs of Kaitāia's new water source soar, but no water yet.
Brian Tamaki faces defamation action from drag queen storytime performers
Proceedings will be filed in the High Court tomorrow against Destiny Church.