Driver fleeing police lost two tyres during spiking, kept going on his rims
The car was initially seen driving at more than double the 50km/h limit.
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Shot fired on Napier nightclub street – nine taken into custody
Nine people – aged 15 to 22 – surrendered following a voice appeal from police.
In pictures: Blossom Festival draws crowd of close to 10,000
The Blossom Parade has been enjoying a renaissance in recent years.
Sand art mural decorates Mount Main Beach for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'
'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increase
He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.
Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket successfully deploys five Kineis satellites to orbit
Sir Peter Beck: 'With each mission, we bring the world closer, enabling vital data.'
Post-Ranfurly blues: Magpies thumped by 40-plus points for second time in two weeks
Someone needs to light the spark, or the Magpies' season might well burn out.
Hawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in Canterbury
Students impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.
Soldier, farrier, bullock-wrangler: The untold story of Cecil Gordon Lee
Opinion: Cecil Gordon Lee's war photos resurface, revealing his role with bullocks in WWI.
Funeral directors placed in liquidation owing $150,000
One creditor says the move is 'just and equitable'.
'Ruthlessly chopped down': A plea for native trees in 1926
Ground cleared, natives removed and replaced with "trees much less beautiful" in 1926.
How seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystems
Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
'Indomitable spirit': Music legend Eddie Low dies at 81
"He never knew how talented he was and how much he inspired all of us."
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.
Council supports lake sewerage project continuing
Councillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.
Increasing level of violence at illegal street racing events
An 'evil' criminal element and the 'sensationalism factor' contribute to violence: Police.
Opinion: Penny Royal succeeds in twilight of career
Opinion: Penny Royal recorded her seventh win.
Paralympian’s struggles to get rideshare business to help disabled off ground
The former wheelchair rugby player wants to launch a rideshare app to help the disabled.
Opinion: Beware the perils of DIY investing
OPINION: DIY investing carries significant risks.
Opinion: Toi Koru a survey of Sandy Adsett’s 60-year career
Toi Koru is a survey of Adsett’s work from his 60-year career.
Crocetti’s start in Tarzino Trophy will be weather dependent: John Jenkins
Crocetti was ultra-impressive when winning a trial over 1100m at Taupo.
Students want swim platforms to make waves in community pools
'We’ll see what happens next year, it’s just been a rollercoaster.'
Bunnings to open $23m new Tauranga store after Mitre 10 turf war
The new hardware store will be 500m down the road from a competitor.
'Coming home': Rotorua Boys' High appoints new principal
Former head boy and staff member returns for the top job.
The five commands every sheepdog owner should master
'It’s like having a mate; you can’t spend 10 years with someone you don’t get on with.'
'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau Tongariro
Gov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.
Gisborne's cyclone bridge debris to be cleared in next two to three months
'It’s great to see this programme of work progressing.'
Feds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmers
Federated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.
Special emergency services breakfast to help heal after hard year
'We work so closely in times of tragedy and in times of triumph as well.'
Tūwhakairiora's story comes to life in Kairākau's latest season on Whakaata Māori
'We had the vision of taking our tīpuna stories to the world - they’re that worthy.'
'I'm proof it can work': Midwifery student encourages others to study health
Eloise Matete said having her own children made her realise she wanted to be a midwife.
Call to join B+LNZ's sheep poo study into facial eczema
The region's farmers have been urged to join the Beef + Lamb NZ sheep poo study.
Hospital investigates claim staff member swore at woman, left collapsed man
The hospital says the review is ongoing and its communications could have been better.