Kaipara council keeps political review despite pending Māori ward ruling
Judge yet to rule on legal challenge on whether Māori ward remains in place for election.
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From Levin to the Philippines: Kiwi team inspires with puppets and culture
Eight Christians to travel 8000km to the Philippines for SCOT Kids Hope's 15th anniversary
Whangārei Boys' High School board to be sentenced after student's death
Schoolboy Karnin Petera's grieving parents are among those expected to address the court.
‘We’ve been on a journey’: How Fonterra’s finances have changed
And its future may too.
From Hawke’s Bay to Nashville: 'They call it the toughest two minutes of sport'
Firefighters will tackle challenges representative of a real emergency.
Waikato food producers the focus of five-course degustation dinner
The Taste of Waikato will be held in October.
Changes as Magpies plot beating Auckland on the rebound
Hawke's Bay have rung the changes from the side that stalled on a frightful Friday.
Opinion: Here's a beef about some bottles
OPINION: 'Let's gather all the container designers together for a meal of sardines.'
'Bulls***' call as Rotorua council agrees lease offer for golf land
A controversial guillotine clause remains.
NOise VACANCY: Transforming Gisborne's vacant spaces into temporary vibrant art installations
It’s about the joy of seeing something or experiencing something out of your ordinary day.
'I still hate you:' Dad jailed for subjecting sons to years of sadistic abuse
Judge Bayley: 'No one is able to erase the ongoing harm you have caused your sons.'
Mates Mana: Free wellbeing workshop on offer
Providing tools 'to care for ourselves and others during these challenging times'.
Ideal spring for crop planting so far
Maize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.
Gisborne Herald editor departs, new chief joins team
Jeremy Muir's departure ends a 140-year relationship between family and newspaper.
Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs
The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.
Explore Te Ara i Whiti: Celebrating love and unity through contemporary art
Tairāwhiti Arts Festival's interactive sculpture exhibition returns.
High tea event to mark horticultural society's 100th
NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll is to be the guest speaker at the event.
Tairāwhiti Arts Festival celebrates creativity with stellar line-up this October
Acclaimed acts and thought-provoking shows highlight vibrant Tairāwhiti festival.
Inclusive or undemocratic? Council gives youth decision-making powers
One councillor said the move 'breaches the very basis of our democracy'.
Watch: Mayor apologises for F-bomb during council meeting
Gary Petley says his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone.
Cyclone recovery work nears completion in Coromandel
More than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.
'Hide point': Hastings alleyway closing due to anti-social, criminal activity
Alleyway provided offenders a link for 'decamping from police'.
All-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers Union
Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.
The Country: Todd McClay on trade deal with Emirates
Todd McClay, Kathryn Wright, Mark de Lautour, Jack Cocks, Chris Russell.
Statistics reveal big changes to iwi populations
Iwi data reveals populations have increased by an average of 46% over 10 years.
Mangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening planned
SH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.
Govt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetService
Minister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.
ECan chair resigns after council car reportedly caught speeding 678 times
Scott's resignation takes effect Friday, when Craig Pauling will be acting chairman.
Police charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in Taupō
The man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.
'Mana-enhancing process': Iwi programme targets 'nitty gritty' of crime
'It’s about being accountable for the offence they’ve committed.'
Mea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up instead
Champ stays active after boxing world title unification bout postponed.
The root of the kūmara unearthed in Golden Bay
Research has uncovered the location of the earliest sites of kūmara in Polynesia.
Seafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rules
Changes a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.