Awakino Precinct in Dargaville approved to allow 384 new houses
The Awakino Precinct will allow up to 384 new homes on a 39ha rural block.
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Mum couldn't recognise her own children before mid-life epilepsy diagnosis
When Antoinette's symptoms began at 42 she feared early dementia.
Gisborne letters: Shock at loss of men's mental health and suicide prevention charity
Gisborne letters: Upset at Hear4U closure, pat-a-cake pothole fixes, Grey St nonsense.
Connecting whānau with moana at Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve
Whānau connected with moana at Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve
Steady roll growth sees Portland School placed under enrolment scheme
The school says it's the only way to manage roll growth which grew 140 per cent since 2022
Full within 10 years: Council debates future burial solutions as Gisborne cemetery fills up
Taruheru Cemetery is expected to reach full capacity within the next 10 years.
Nikau Te Huki brings Casual Healing to The Dome in Gisborne
When I get that feeling, I want ... Casual Healing.
Bronze medal at Hip Hop Unite competition for 98 Cents
Their success means the Gisborne dancers qualify for the world champs in Portugal.
Dragged to his death: Now the woman involved is up for parole and says she's sorry
Jacob Ramsay was beaten over money he owed and then chained to a car and dragged.
'On the same page': Simeon Brown meets with Bay mayors over budget funding
Hawke's Bay is getting a roading repair boost, but questions remain on the big projects.
Can a2 Milk capitalise on predicted catch up in Chinese birth rate?
China's marriage rate plummeted in grim Covid restrictions.
'No blood on my hands': Man accused of Ardern death threat faces trial
Judge-alone trial date set for BOP man rearrested 20 months after warrant issued.
Crash involving bus and car in Tauranga
Police were called to the intersection of Chadwick and Oropi Rds.
New parking meters, higher charges signed off
More than 600 public submissions were made on the council's new parking bylaw.
$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwide
More than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.
'Better times ahead', Finance Minister Nicola Willis predicts
Willis addressed a business breakfast in Kāpiti.
Construction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centre
The vehicle safety centre at Ōhakea aims to improve compliance and efficiency.
Resilient Farmer Doug Avery talks drought on The Country
Shane McManaway, Doug Avery, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.
Volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island
The volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.
LGBTQIA+ pride flag to be flown outside Horowhenua District Council
The stairs to the local library will be painted rainbow colours.
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
Pepper sprayed: IPCA finds Northland officer's actions to capture offender justified
Police acknowledge IPCA report into justified use of force during public disorder.
'Very proud': Brave fishing crew awarded for saving sailor in rough seas
'We are very proud of our crew, and everyone else involved.'
I’m never making lamingtons again - Wyn Drabble
OPINION: High tea for Mrs D ends in a big mess.
Seawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in Thames
Work on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.
$79k Powerball second division winning ticket sold in Hastings
Across the country, 28 other Lotto players won $24,952 each with Lotto Second Division.
Shakespeare but not as you know it
This show is a tremendous lesson in how theatre has evolved, says Keith Russell.
Rātana in line for major upgrade as Shane Jones splashes the regional cash
The Ratana Pā and housing could be in line for upgrade
Striker's 200th football game celebrated in style
Vanessa Addy is in her 13th season in women's football.
'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise
Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.
Council flogs off number one licence plate to pay the bills
'It was either this or that giant metal fish' - something had to go.
Chiefs hoping for another sell-out for knockout match
Chiefs aiming for back-to-back sell-out at FMG Stadium Waikato.