Pensioner living in car waiting for state house
Increasing numbers of Northlanders sleeping rough in tents and cars
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'I just went on air and did what I do': Top radio award for announcer who did round-the-clock updates during Cyclone Gabrielle
Breakfast host Bevan Chapman wins top radio award
Ūawa to get Streets for People roading upgrade
Residents chose a design that improves safety at the main road and Solander St junction.
‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics
Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.
Thistle up against bottom-of-the-table Rangers
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Wrights organic wines claim 10-medal haul at NZ awards
The Manutuke winery's successes at the NZ Organic Wine Awards include two gold medals.
Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows
Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.
Rongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healing
A rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.
Gisborne letters: ‘Divisive rhetoric’ responses, broken cancer drug promise
Gisborne letters - responses to divisive rhetoric letter, more on roadworks.
Hereford sales reflect the times
The district's two Hereford studs sold 45 of their R2 bulls in on-farm sales this week
Pupils plant over 500 native seedlings
The students have been raising native seedlings in a greenhouse at their school.
Council spends millions on wastewater, stormwater improvements
DrainWise programme aims to curb Gisborne sewage overflows.
'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest solo
Ethan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!
Dancing for Hospice a 'transformative journey'
Our first couple profile for Dancing for Hospice 2024.
'Blocked': Surgeon 'battling' to introduce life-changing surgery in NZ
Dr Chris Holdaway hopes to see the surgery offered in NZ before he retires.
Chiefs hit playoff-mode to eliminate Reds
'You don’t need to do it during the season; it matters in the finals," Luke Jacobson said.
He was an 83-year-old Justice of the Peace - he laundered $500k for meth ring
Herbert Armitage was a JP and a keen bowler - he was laundering money on the side.
Woman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near Ōtorohanga
The woman sustained multiple trauma injuries in the crash involving a car and a truck.
Passers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō
“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
Police deployed ahead of memorial ride year on from gang president's death
A number of gang members are expected to attend gathering in eastern Bay of Plenty.
A season-defining moment as Hawks win again in the south
NBL playoff hopes get a big boost with a dramatic come-from-behind one-point win.
Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
'Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returns
The New Plymouth MP was the chairman of Parliament's environment committee.
Hawke's Bay Matariki beach fires to go ahead; organisers want rest of NZ to participate
Last year it stretched for 60km. Could this year's fires reach around the country?
Windy days and warmer than average weather for Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay is set to see some gusty conditions early next week.
Pedestrian crossing in front of Stratford's glockenspiel to be removed
Public feedback is currently being sought on plans for two new crossings.
Shane Jones talks potholes on The Country
Shane Jones, Leonie Guiney, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.
Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone
Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up
Anger as commissioners push Tauranga housing change ahead of city council election
The move has stirred debate amongst Tauranga mayoral hopefuls.
French flair is in the air: Film festival back in Waikato
The French Film Festival takes place in Hamilton and Whitianga.
'Hell of a lot better': Millions more in council money for sewerage scheme
Ratepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.