Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
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'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealed
Clyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.
Ministry of Education responds over claims school staff ate free lunches meant for students
Hard to learn right from wrong when ‘teacher’s nicking your lunch’, David Seymour says.
Police release images, appeal for information about last man to see woman alive
Police are appealing for sightings of a man last seen with Joanna Sione-Lauaki.
Research centre questioned again over where it puts funding
The Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.
Book secures radical artist's 'rightful place' in history
Whanganui artist Edith Collier's legacy is being recognised with the release of a book.
Puketapu School children quiz contractors about new bridge
Kids quiz contractors about the new bridge, eager to learn more.
Frog? Cat? Mouse? No, it's a kiwi
An open cat flap served as the perfect entrance for a curious kiwi.
The Country: Rain and snow with Niwa's Chris Brandolino
Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Bill Osborne, Michael Harvey, Barry Soper.
South Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'
The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.
Fiesta! Chilean festival to spice up BoP
The Chilean Festival is being held in Pāpāmoa this weekend.
Curious kiwi visits Russell home
The North Island brown kiwi managed to get in through the cat flap. Video / Brodie Stone
Waikato Chamber of Commerce shifts to Union Square in Hamilton CBD
A new development in Hamilton CBD includes 23,000 square metres of office space.
Man found deceased in a crashed SUV
Man found deceased Friday morning after his vehicle hit a building at Awapuni.
Speed limit changes paused while council waits on new Government legislation
The community has asked and council agrees but speed changes will have to wait.
Person dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in place
Local iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.
'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua
Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.
'I know they'll love it': Tāme Iti takes the stage
Review: Voices in the Shadows examines Māori, Pacific and Palestinian indigeneity.
Iwi leader: The PM has thrown Māori health outcomes back onto ‘the floor’
OPINION: In the present setting, the Government's move is an outrage and overreach.
Drop fade! Barbers to skydive for charity at 12,000ft
The Barber Shack aims to raise $4500 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
'Cherished': George the Farmer books popular with 'little readers'
Rabobank competition gives educational book sets to 100 NZ primary schools.
At 82, Ray Broad still inspiring Whangārei footballers as he hangs up his boots
At 82, Whangārei football ‘legend’ Ray Broad bows out with a win.
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Ultimate underdogs: Small Hawke's Bay school leaves Aims Games unbeaten
'Our goal was to give our kids an experience, and to not lose too many games.'
New initiative celebrates fa’afafine culture and empowers Samoan youth
Initiative designed to create awareness about challenges faced by fa’afafine.
'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonist
Three cars have been torched in one week.
HortNZ calls on Kiwis to support local growers
Horticulture NZ has launched an awareness campaign called "Taste the Yakka".
Against all odds: Woman survives cardiac arrest thanks to heroic efforts
Deb Peters thanks everyone, especially Life Flight.
Police appeal for car sightings in Ripiro Beach homicide case
Police are appealing for sightings of two vehicles in the Te Kopuru area.
Artist images released for 110-unit project near Napier CBD
The housing proposal is being led by Mana Ahuriri on a former Napier railway yard.
Anti-mandate campaigner in prison hunger strike
Brad Flutey's court proceedings continue to stall after numerous delays.
Power outages, road and school closures as snow causes havoc
Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
Obituary: Former National Cabinet minister, and NZ’s first America’s Cup campaign director 'Aussie' Malcolm dies in Whangārei
Malcolm is survived by three daughters, a son and six grandchildren.