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Northland's Golden Bay wants to replace all coal in its cement making by 2030
Golden Bay has replaced more than half of its coal but wants to do more.
Lotto Powerball not struck, rolls over to $43m
Powerball prize is the largest this year and sixth-largest in Lotto NZ history.
'To my papa': Stan Walker’s Music Awards tribute after death of 'league legend' father
The singer made the tribute at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards this week.
Dish of the Bay judges in for tasty treats
Taste your way around the Bay, trying as many entries as you like, and then vote.
Two gang tangi processions in Hawke's Bay: Public urged to report illegal behaviour
Police urge the public to report any illegal or anti-social behaviour seen on the streets.
Neil Finn on replacing Lindsay Buckingham: 'Almost seems like a dream now'
The Crowded House singer has reflected on his time in Fleetwood Mac.
'Say goodbye to each other': Dad allegedly threatened sons after Aramoana massacre
The man is facing 38 historical charges of abuse on his children.
Te Awamutu weightlifters break records in Australia
All finished on the podium with a first-place category win in Melbourne.
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
'I’m that stressed out': Cyclone Gabrielle victims facing a second homeless winter
Finding even a one-bedroom place for the long term would change Steven Galyer's life.
Budget 2024: A foundation for change - Nick Stewart
Time will tell how impactful any changes are.
Wooden shamrock survives church fire - Gail Pope
The day St Patrick’s Catholic Church was destroyed
Kem Ormond: Chelsea Flower Show a wealth of floral wonder
OPINION: I was drawn into the Great Pavilion with its dazzling displays.
Hawke's Bay Farmers Market thrilled to be named the best
'This award serves as a testament to the resilience and dedication of our stallholders.'
Top Bay brews impress judges in awards
Hawke's Bay businesses make top 30 in New World Berr and Cider Awards.
Stable stats tell only part of trainer's story
The biggest season of Stephen Marsh’s career has also been the bravest.
Fifty-plus red cattle to be auctioned
Tairawhiti's two Hereford cattle studs put up 50-plus young bulls next week.
NZTA confirms roadworks will continue in Tairāwhiti after TREC 'miscommunication'
Road maintenance work by TREC will continue uninterrupted - NZTA.
Opinion: Hope from China as log prices drop
OPINION: Winter is coming, but thankfully the news isn’t all bleak.
Carving of Māhia ancestor Rongomaiwahine unveiled at beach playground
New Rongomaiwahine carving at Māhia by Gisborne master carver Boydie Te Nahu.
Owner of exclusive Northland home ordered to remove illegal 52m seawall
Northland Regional Council has prosecuted...
Give it a go: Controversial Grey St trial backed by council
'I think we should just soldier on and see where it lands.': District councillor
Askoy II restored 30 years after being wrecked on a Northland beach
The boat was tossed onto the sand about 2km south of Baylys Beach in a huge storm.
Gisborne leads NZ with highest Māori population proportion
70.4% of under 25s in Gisborne are Māori.
Asthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on a break
'We were waiting and no one came' - family's distress after failed 111 call.
Dancers to compete in glamorous fundraiser for Life Education
Ten couples will dance in Life Education Trust fundraiser.
25-year business sprouts from bathtub experiment
The McGraths started testing sprout-growing techniques in their garage bathtub.
Complex repair job on Mangamuka Gorge nears completion
After years of disruption, Far North's Mangamuka Gorge to reopen before Christmas.
Rawiri Waititi’s dad dies in Bay of Plenty
The Māori Party co-leader says his dad died peacefully this morning.
Same price, half the size: Lifestyle property sells for $1.53m after being cut in two
The original 4400sqm property had been bought a year ago for the same money.
Thames' latest attraction opens
Park officially opens following Covid, weather and economic disruptions.
NZ Post apologises after dog eats man's incorrectly-delivered passport and visa
'I saw the (courier) package opened, looked at it and my passport was in the dog’s mouth.'
Ministry intervenes in Hamilton college just one term after it opens
A limited statutory manager has been appointed at Mangakōtukutuku College.