'Hard one to control': Illegal wood chopping along Marlborough river
Firewood is believed to be the main motivator for the rise in wood chopping.
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‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat
'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'
State highway to close for police investigation days after serious crash
The scene examination will include an assessment of whether the incident was deliberate.
World's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival
The YouTuber headed underground in New Zealand - and millions tuned in.
Hauraki questions local share of gambling money
Not all of the community share stays in the community.
'Only option': Council sells property to recover rates
The council said it is the first time in almost 20 years it has had to resort this action.
The Country: Todd McClay talks trade opportunities in India
Todd McClay, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dansy Coppell, Craig Hickman, Jamie Mackay.
He broke his ankle against the All Blacks - now the Magpies are preparing to unleash him
From being stretchered off in the Rugby World Cup, to getting a chance with the Bay.
'The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping site
Fly-tippers are dumping all sorts of waste on conservation land.
Niwa sends new research vessel on maiden voyage to Hauraki Gulf
A Hauraki Gulf Marine Park-wide survey of this detail has not been done before.
Cricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa
'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'
Review: Mark Wahlberg's The Union 'a bit silly' but also a load of fun
OPINION: Sit back, expect nothing and enjoy the ride.
'It's indescribable, horrific': Police suspect truck tyre blowout, tearful survivor speaks
Among the three killed were two Samoan seasonal workers due to go home this week.
Helicopter rescues costing at least $8000 an hour
A rescue helicopter service has revealed how much it costs.
Popular book fair bucks the retail trend
Steady sales over four days results in record income of more than $20k.
Pay dispute at Napier development: More companies come forward with claims of unpaid bills
'If we didn’t do that work he wouldn’t have been able to carry on with his project.'
Friday's Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Society accommodation
This Friday's Daffodil Day includes plenty of Northland events for the Cancer Society.
Police want footage of disorder at gathering in Tauranga
Police are investigating the incident on Cheyne Road.
Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash
The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours.
Deputy mayor calls upcoming Māori ward referendum a 'farce'
'We know our community and we should be trusted to make that decision.'
Te Awamutu-based GPC Powerlifting Nationals sees 29 world records
Te Awamutu's GPC Nationals saw 100 entrants, 29 world records, and 96 national records bro
'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signs
At least 30 temporary speed signs have been taken from highway roadworks in Hawke's Bay.
Opinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructure
OPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.
'Thank you all for caring': Community rallies for fire victims
A woman and children who lost everything in a fire last week are now in emergency housing.
Hair today gone tomorrow at Te Paepae o Aotea
The school initially aimed to raise $2000 and has smashed their fundraising goal by $5790.
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
Plea for surplus hemp byproduct to be used as animal feed
A hemp company says it’s dumping tonnes of a byproduct that could be used as animal feed.
Fluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadline
There was standing room only inside the council chambers.
'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for it
Neil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.
Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō
The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.
Heavy rainfall in Kāpiti a reminder to be prepared
There was a lot of rain throughout Kāpiti on Monday.
Highway to success: Dannevirke gears up for new business opportunities
Three Dannevirke wāhine host event to prepare businesses for new highway opening.
Cause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealed
Three victims were among a group of workers travelling from Bay of Plenty to Auckland.
News briefs from the Far North - Daffodil Day fundraiser, cyclone funding, and trio on tour
News snippets from the Far North.