The Hawke’s Bay Navy sailor tasked with checking fishing vessels in Fiji
From inland Ōtane, to boarding fishing ships in Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters
"We knew he was a good bull."
Rollout of crates for recycling service begins
About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.
The Country: Christopher Luxon on live animal exports
Christopher Luxon, Lance Kerr, Jane Smith, Nadine Tunley, Craig Hickman, Grant Farquhar.
Charlie Reynolds back as Gisborne-Wairoa Feds president
“I’m looking forward to helping with the challenges that the region’s farmers face."
Woman charged in relation to stolen car with baby inside appears in court
The baby was left on the roadside by the alleged thieves.
'I just about fell over': Elderly dog found after 60 days missing
Golden labrador Sydney went missing after being spooked by fireworks.
New kina regulations likely after Far North meeting
Far North meeting shows depth of concern over kina barrens, says Fisheries Minister.
Star newspaper closure highlights digital need in Wairoa
The Wairoa Star's demise shows the need for 'digital resilience'.
Whanganui family features in new wartime history
New book has its origins in letter and photo archive found in family home.
Football player's work hard, play hard mantra
A southern import has lofty goals - but off-field balance - at his new home in Napier.
'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhere
Gabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.
Celebrating 135 years of education at Waimamaku
Far North town of Waimamaku celebrates its schooling.
Watch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxes
The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.
Boy racers do 'burnout circles' around young woman in middle of intersection
Police say boy racer activity near Dannevirke is becoming more common, and more brazen.
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra to perform at Manawatu Jazz and Blues Festival
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra to perform at Manawatu Jazz and Blues Festival
Review: Sweeney Todd a 'well executed' show with 'terrific' performances
Hamilton Musical Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.
From fisheries to Rotokare Scenic Reserve
Sanctuary manager has gone from caring for the sea to looking after the land.
Perfect gift for the town with everything - an ambulance
The generous donation is a way of saying thanks to the town that's been kind to them.
Doctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plant
Health concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.
AgResearch to showcase genetic tech opportunities at Fieldays
'Genetic modification and gene editing may offer solutions to help farmers.'
Forest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high
"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."
Waikato composer presents third musical
New musical from Waikato composer Chris Williams explores birth of materialism.
Striking new suspension bridge likely to become a destination
Bridge in national park built to last a century, survive a one-in-250-year landslide.
600 lightning strikes, hundreds without power as severe weather hits Bay of Plenty
Isolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.
Fieldays Innovation Awards draw in 64 nominations
Finalists will participate in both an online judging pre-event and on-site judging.
'Sleeping giant' football club important for youth retention
Te Kotahitanga FC is the collaboration of five clubs.
A tour inside Palmerston North Police Station
The scaffolding has gone and the carpark is no longer the domain of builders.
'Just magic': Taupō walkers rediscover local gems
Two special places receive seal of approval from local tramping clubs.
'Beyond impressive': Manawatū couple win Responsible Dairying Award
The Stewarts have created wetlands and planted thousands of native trees on their farm.
War Memorial Park playground opens to community
New playgorund puzzles incorporate and relate to Te Awamutu War Memorial Park’s heritage.
'I’m just stunned': Council concerned residents don’t know where to go in tsunami alert
Many submissions mentioned 2021 tsunami alert that resulted in jammed streets.
Environment court rules in favour of NZTA
No regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.