‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblock
A Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.
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Shot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'
Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.
New lifeguards' clubhouse taking shape but needs final $1m
'We haven’t got a finish date. It all depends on how quickly we can raise the money.'
Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake cools to record level; what that means for eruption chances
Volcano's crater lake registers coldest temperature in seven decades of monitoring.
From mushroom factory to fabulous float: What to expect at this year's Hastings Blossom Festival
'I’ve always wanted to get involved, and this year is the perfect chance to do it.'
The Country: Winston Peters on Parliament standards
Winston Peters, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.
NPC final rematch: Smarting Magpies plot a path to revenge
Taranaki beat the Magpies in last year's final. It's payback time in Napier on Friday.
Watch: PM speaks after 147 police officers added to gang disruption and community patrol
Almost 80 officers will staff police's gang disruption units with more to come.
Pothole vans to patrol NZ roads looking for signs of wear and tear
Pothole vans will soon patrol New Zealand roads.
Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'
Hawke’s Bay Airport’s new fire truck name revealed: All hail 'Dame Judy Drench'
The fan favourite took out more than 62% of the votes.
Watch: Rocket Lab’s spectacular abort after engines fire
Launch from Mahia scrubbed at last moment.
Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench"
Hawke's Bay Today takes a ride on Hawke's Bay Airport's new fire truck "Judy Drench". Video / Mitchell Hageman
Education changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’
North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.
Farmers push for rural ward in South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.
Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.
'Gutting': Charity garage sale may be canned after alleged burglary
It has raised more than $100,000 for local charities over the years.
$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses
Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.
'Crash 4, Crash 4': Colleague's final moments with man crushed in conveyor belt
The fertiliser company admits it failed to ensure workers' safety.
New lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the water
Bay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project
Ngongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.
Final day at Māori Land Court for Marine and Coastal Act applications.
Māori Land Court hears evidence of Marine Coastal Applications.
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
'Essential piece of the puzzle': Plant upgrade to boost asphalt production by 400%
“This expansion is transformative for our business, and for the region.'
Four neighbouring homes up for grabs at the beach
They used to be part of Whitianga backpacker lodge.
I speak Māori everywhere I can and encourage others to do the same - Potaka
Tama Potaka speaks Māori at every opportunity
The Country Fast Five: Is this NZ's most important industry?
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
'We sat on our laurels': US citrus growers' warning for NZ
Prevention touted as key to avoiding a citrus greening disease catastrophe.
Tastiest steak competition is on again at Gisborne A&P Show
The ever-popular Silver Ferns Farms 'Steak of Station' on again at Gisborne's spring show.
What lies beneath: Seismic survey work to help in Hikuwai bridge reconstruction
'The team are working hard towards a construction start early next year.'
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Services and trades academies students put to the test
Working together in extreme conditions to complete challenges