One of largest protests for years in Whangārei for national protest hīkoi
National protest hīkoi draws thousand across Northland.
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Tairāwhiti community comes together for hīkoi protesting Govt policies
'We come from greatness, we were born into greatness, we are greatness.'
'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi
'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.
'Surprised and disappointed': Official admits new school lunch model unlikely to be as nutritious
'How come we don’t value our kids enough to give them a quality meal?'
Gang president who became key figure in $2.75m meth rehab scheme dies
Additional police will be in Hawke’s Bay to ensure safety and monitor traffic movement.
Virtues of a 'simple, peaceful life' marked on 100th birthday
Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.
Obituary: Alan Empson remembered as a 'humble achiever'
Former Waipa councillor a man of humility and action.
Whanganui doctors strike for third time in a month
'Junior doctors work 32 hours in a 48-hour period over the weekend.'
Waikohu on a roll, Horouta made to work
Top seeds put away YMP (2) while Horouta surged in the last quarter to beat the students.
'Liberated and excited': Thousands march in Tauranga, traffic disrupted
The protest was delayed to allow protesters caught in traffic.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Watch: Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Hawke's Bay flashmob goes viral overnight
Saturday shoppers were treated to a little 'Wonder' in Napier.
Council pulls stumps on tsunami siren installation after locals complain
Residents appalled at NRC's failure to consult them about tsunami siren locales.
Principal feels school lunches improved student attendance, and behaviour
'Why would we punish the kids for not having food?'
Thousands march in Whangārei for Budget Day national protest
Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.
Napier council eases back on record rates hike
'We need to take a big step forward to get us into a healthy position.'
Defence Force disposes of WWII-era mortar bomb
'A civilian wouldn’t be able to tell if it was a live or a drill round.'
Hundreds march through Rotorua, activation 'beautiful' says organiser
Protesters gathered at four locations before congregating in the city centre.
'A lot of knowledge being lost': Lack of wool education concerns experts
A lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.
Gathering of solidarity with Māori fills central Hastings with waiata and korero
More than 600 gathered to showcase the strength of feeling at how Māori are being treated.
Rural school principals say they face a dual resourcing crisis
Fewer specialists are available due to geographical isolation.
Final Waitangi Tribunal hearings start at Raukawa in Ōtaki
Ngāti Korokī is the last hapū to be heard by the Waitangi Tribunal.
Vehicle crashes down State Highway 5 bank, one with moderate injuries
A person has moderate injuries after a vehicle crashed down a bank off State Highway 5.
Four Waikato teenagers brave the shave for hair-raising fundraising
The Tauhara students will be getting the chop for a good cause next week.
Thousands still without power, 200 weather callouts in wild weather overnight
Warnings and watches lifted but a 'blustery' day is expected in many areas.
Cherry Blossom Festival manor for sale - steamy Bridgerton balls not included
English-style estate in the heart of Waikato channels the romance of hit Netflix show.
Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break
'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.
Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
'Young, resilient, and rapidly growing': Third in BOP of Māori descent
Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.
Tairāwhiti community planning for peaceful hīkoi
It is the second event organised in response to the Government's actions.
Weet-Bix Try Challenge puts more than 2000 schoolkids through their paces
The Weet-Bix Try Challenge is being held at five schools across the area this week.