'Recipe for disaster': Can SAS hunt fugitive Tom Phillips - or use 'deadly force'
A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.
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'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail
The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
Not so plain sailing: Iwi opposes yacht club land lease
Ngāti Oneone seeks return of Onepoto land, citing displacement and loss of mana whenua.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.
Lightly clad climber’s legs ‘shredded’ in ‘spur-of-moment’ ascent
The injured man had to spend nearly six hours close to the Mt Taranaki summit.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
Spot the kiwi at Tauranga’s city centre
Twenty sculptures of kiwi are dotted around Tauranga's city centre.
Contact's latest geothermal project up and running
Contact Energy's boss says it's an exciting time for geothermal energy.
Woman's harrowing photo minutes before being trampled by cows
She sent an innocent photo to her mum. Minutes later she was dead.
‘We were inundated’: Almost 400 people given free dental care
The clinic was unable to meet all the demand for its services.
Health NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospital
The language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.
Missing paddlers rescued in third recent incident
Strong winds prevented the pair from returning to shore.
Historic election ahead as iwi form new governance board
Three central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.
'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded
'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'
The Country on International Day of Rural Women
Nicola Grigg, Katie Milne, Emma Poole, Stefan Vogel, Marie Fitzpatrick.
Seal season not yet over for Gisborne
The smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.
City centre's new boardwalk and rail underpass opens
The boardwalk is one of 10 projects to revamp the Tauranga waterfront.
Northland police rebuked for not providing medical care after Kāeo arrest
Police cleared of using excessive force in firearm search where man suffered head injury.
Health Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memo
The memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.
Seal spotted swimming in Waimata River
A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera
A&P Show countdown: Dog triallists in early action; forecast promising for main days
Preparations for the Spring Show at the end of the week have started to gather momentum.
The cat's out of the bag: Beloved NZ band to deliver rare free concert
The supergroup are returning to Hawke's Bay to celebrate Napier's 150th anniversary.
Hastings race days called off for immediate future, track to be reconstructed
HB Racing chair says closure is essential for the long-term future of racing in region.
'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreak
Health officials are bracing for a whooping cough outbreak, with newborns most at risk.
Sea of pink floods Tauranga waterfront
Follow up article on Tauranga Hot Pink Walk for breast cancer
Tauranga Art Trail montage
The Kiwi art trail is back this year with support from the Tauranga City Council from Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 17. Video / Aleyna Martinez
Medals for Gisborne groms at NZ Scholastics
Matthews, McDiarmid, Fairlie made finals; fourth placings for each
Waioeka crash: Employer fundraising after staff member's partner killed
Currie Construction is raising money for Josh Kiriona-Whanau.
Climber survives 250m plunge on Mt Taranaki; five rescued in 24 hours
One person was also taken off the mountain suffering from hypothermia.
'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groups
Federated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.
Over 330 trained in emergency welfare response since Cyclone Gabrielle
'Our welfare response is now tailored to prioritise families needing assistance.'
Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"
Two dead in crash involving bus and truck at Marton
The drivers were the sole occupants of the vehicles.
British and Irish Film Festival showcases 25 films
Highlights include Conclave, We Live in Time, and Widow Clicquot.
