Odour issues linger at Whanganui wastewater plant
The plant's dryer will be shut for a month later this year.
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Illegal dumpers leaving more than 11 tonnes of rubbish in Hamilton streets each month
People are leaving all sorts of rubbish in all kinds of places.
Lifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedy
Pool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.
'Deep dive' into farming business
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.
Outstanding citizen: Peter McDonald – a lifetime of volunteering
Serving the community is something he believes is important.
Environmental disaster: Super-spreading seaweed could mean $150m hit for Hauraki Gulf
The world’s worst marine pest is 'the greatest threat facing our marine ecosystem.'
Xero founder Rod Drury got $12m for his Hawke's Bay mansion
The rich-lister's home set a record for the region.
Iwi group gets $30,000 to help with wallaby eradication work
The group is made up of seven iwi wanting to rid their whenua of the pest.
Les Misérables: The show will go on after three Covid cancellations
'Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise,' says theatre president.
Four deaths in three weeks prompt quad bike warning
'The trend is worrying enough for us to sound the alarm already.'
Turn up the Volume 3
Palmerston North band Government Pest are touring with the release of their third album.
Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing
Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.
Concerns over 'granny flat' rule change, but council agrees something needs to be done
There are ongoing problems with a lack of accommodation in the Coromandel.
Local player selected for Hawai'i Pacific Sharks
The Waiopehu College head boy steps up to the Hawai'i Pacific Sharks diamond in 2025.
'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade
Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.
Stripped naked, bashed: Vigilantes attack suspected paedophiles in Tauranga
Police warn 'vigilante actions' could harm investigations.
Have you seen Jessica Littler? Police searching for missing 77yo
Police found Littler's car parked at Hamilton Gardens.
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
College teacher thrives as Goldie mascot at Olympics
'It was incredible and a trip of a lifetime.'
FPC 2024: Waikato FPC squad named for opener against Volcanix
Fijian international Jade Coates returns after missing 2023 due to injury.
Provincial rugby gets underway with the Battle of Kaimais
Josh Moorby will make his homecoming debut in Mooloo colours on Saturday.
Dancing for Hospice judge shares her three winning tips
'I’m always trying to look for that chemistry, that magic.'
Power price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group says
Multiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.
'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a home
Kenny was unresponsive and suffering from 'acute toxicity' when brought to SPCA.
Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
'Absolute nightmare': Parking changes causing issues near Napier school
'There were cars constantly up and down doing u-turns, double parking, it was chaos.'
'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.
Lake Rotokākahi protest: Council injunction bid fails - for now
The decision came with a 'word of warning' to protesters.
Hockey: Battle royals set to heat up the turf
Watch out, Kowhai... YMP A hungry to bounce back from first dropped points.
‘Cost of dying’, trust given to funeral directors put in spotlight after Tipene Funerals allegations
Claims made against a former Tipene Funerals' director come as costs for burials rise.
'An honest, genuine man': Remembering JB Phillips
'Sport was just a real passion for him. He loved it, he really loved it.'
'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism
After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.
Gisborne councillors vote to keep Māori wards, binding poll next year
Māori make up 56% of Gisborne but are historically underrepresented in local government.