Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote
Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.
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Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore
It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.
Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears
Police made a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.
Max horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safety
People took part in rides on the streets of Havelock North, Napier and CHB.
‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.
To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete
There's nothing like a good rodent show to pull the punters.
New projections: How is the climate likely to change where you live?
New projections out to 2090 indicate NZ could grow warmer and drier than earlier forecast.
Decision on Frimley Pool's future to be revisited after pipe leaks discovered
The pool has been part of Hastings summers for decades, but more issues have been found.
Basketball dream for teen Hawke’s Bay ballers
Pahlyss Hokianga and Graecyn Parahi off to basketball camp in Perth.
Positive lift in dairy prices at latest GDT
Whole milk powder up 1.5% and skim milk powder lifts 2.2%.
Auckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrest
A man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.
Person dies in Waikato workplace incident
Emergency services were called to a Cambridge address at 12.30pm on Tuesday.
Oji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lost
The company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.
Council calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiry
The attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.
'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continue
Two similar crimes happened just last week in the same suburb.
'Overwhelming, but definitely in a good way': Special Hawke's Bay homecomings for Paris athletes
'I was a bit taken aback seeing all the little kids out there looking up to me.'
'In the mood to buy again': Rise in house sales as interest rates drop
Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.
'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am
'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'
Three pathways to stronger returns for sheepmeat - Rabobank
The long-term outlook for NZ sheepmeat remains positive but change is required.
Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied
'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes
The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.
Dementia support group urges Gisborne residents to engage with available help
Sherwood Club offers vital respite for families affected by dementia
Electricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come today
An unstable westerly flow is expected to bring heavy showers and possible small hail.
Dignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan file
Police say the redactions are in line with Ombudsman guidelines for privacy.
Arrests after shots and fires in Wairoa
Police have arrested gang members over a shots fired and car fires in Wairoa.
'Every day is like Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori for my whānau and I'
Wānanga teacher told she would never get a job speaking te reo Māori.
Fonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business sale
Watchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.
More work planned on Mangahauini Gorge
NZTA has plans in progress for further work to stabilise gorge.
Far North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylaw
Far North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.
Sand art decorates Mount Main Beach
'This toi onepū (sand art)... is a powerful statement of resilience and pride.'
'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip club
Then, two months later Passion Vailea viciously attacked a woman at the supermarket.
'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold'
'Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'
'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the money
From next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.