Rotorua tap water judged best - but how did it rate against the Aussies?
'Think "wine tasting" without needing to spit out the samples.'
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Three crashes on Hawke’s Bay Expressway in just over 12 hours, one injured
Most escaped the crashes without injury.
Rising costs prompts Contact to rethink Wairākei development
"Assessed total project costs have come in substantially higher than previously expected."
Former Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profit
Dave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.
Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire
A kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.
'First of their kind in NZ': 100 seapods installed to create living seawall in Tauranga's CBD
The seapods create habitat for marine life to thrive and add to wider waterfront plans.
Memories of the Foxton Fizz: The Purdy Universal stuck labels on bottle.
Foxton Fizz, founded in 1918, wasn’t the only Foxton maker of soft drinks.
Scientists map Lake Wānaka to gauge quake risk
An active fault was discovered under Lake Wānaka three years ago.
Mining firm slams ‘hostility’ of offshore wind sector
Trans-Tasman Resources hits back over wind farming and mining.
Kiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontline
The ambulances are filled with good-quality second-hand tyres and spare stretchers.
Childcare centre embraces heroic wahine with stunning artwork
The artwork features Kahe Te Rau-o-te-rangi and her epic swim.
Tā Pou Temara wins first Māori language book honour at Ockham Book Awards
Te Rautakitahi o Tūhoe ki Ōrākau is a history from a Māori lens.
Watch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard running
Prime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
Community wants to save Waihi Art Centre
The council is working its way through 300 submissions.
Waihī Beach house destroyed by early morning fire
A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.
The local companies expanding in this economy, and their secrets to success
'I would never have in a million years thought ... we'd be harvesting our biggest crop.'
Four events celebrating classic Gisborne chardonnays over one weekend.
Chardonnay Affair is all about savouring Gisborne’s delicious chardonnay.
Gisborne mayor calls for better Nema comms
Mayor Rehette Stoltz sees further improvements needed with Nema response.
Flora and fauna on mixed media presented in new exhibition at Gisborne gallery
An appreciation of wine and love of native birds reflected in aptly named exhibition.
Slips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closed
Ngāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.
Tauranga Boys’ College board apologises, refunds ex-student $1k after Ombudsman's OIA ruling
The former student requested information relating to a teacher who propositioned him.
Unbeaten Waikohu continue winning ways
Tops seeds Waikohu, Horouta start Premier Grade round two in style.
What's on in Gisborne over the next week and month
Gisborne events listing for the next week and month
Rotorua communities say council kept them in the dark on rising project costs
“All they’re doing is committing their community to abject poverty.”
Gisborne Herald letters: New crossing points, slash removal, public housing
What Gisborne people are thinking - our letters to the editor for May 17.
Tairāwhiti 'certainly' to be considered for a Gang Disruption Unit
Units will crack down on gangs and their criminal activities.
'Like a horrible movie scene': Severely injured cat survives after dragging itself home
Marley arrived through the cat door 'covered in blood' and severely injured.
School lunch changes spark concerns at Kaiti School
Govt to save $107m with simpler school lunch options.
‘Massive mountain to climb’ for Gisborne Girls’ High
YMP A to put students to the test in Poverty Bay hockey.
'You are all of my successes': Act MP mourns son and rugby player
The second-term MP's loss been honoured by PM Luxon, other politicians and public figures.
Alleged long-time mail thief used letters to get fraudulent loans, credit cards - police
Cops executed search warrant at alleged thief's house - found hundreds of stolen letters.
'Why can’t you just love me?': Violent man breaks into woman's home, lays out lingerie
Sonny Paul went on to physically and sexually assault his victim.
Whenuakura Island rescue crowned rescue of the month
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club members got props for the rescue of 16 paddlers.