Northland sci-fi and fantasy festival a grand success second year in a row
The Festival is a huge community spirit booster.
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'Tragic event': Three people dead following truck crash on SH1
The road is blocked and diversions are in place at Mount Curl Rd and Jeffersons Line.
Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'
The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.
How polar blast will impact Whanganui
'There’s not too much to worry about for Whanganui temperature-wise.'
Bullfrog Rata returning to Palmerston North
'Struck by an ambulance at four years old’ is the opening line of Botanical Road.
Seven vehicles damaged by SH3 potholes
The potholes were temporarily repaired last Monday.
Newton smashes New Zealand U16 record for indoor rowing marathon
The Whanganui teen made his mark in fine style and there's more to come, his coach says.
From Kaitāia to the world of darts: Jaymie Hilton-Jones to compete in professional youth world champs
Far North dartist's world youth champs appearance could lead to career.
Farmer confidence remains at 'stubbornly low levels'
Feds’ latest Farm Confidence survey shows it has fallen since the start of the year.
Research casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching
'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
Wayne Langford talks farm confidence on The Country
Wayne Langford, David Seymour, Phil Duncan, Karen Morrish, Dave Courtney.
Breakout Kiwi actor alongside Hollywood star in local film
Extra content and merch as Bookwork advanced screening.
Hawke’s Bay’s Civil Defence group controller resigns
An independent review found civil defence failed in its response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Wintery feel': Cold snap set to hit Hawke's Bay after balmy weekend
Higher-than-average temperatures turn to rain for most of the rest of the working week.
Kiwis end shearing test series in Wales
NZ comfortably beaten by Wales in test series, but good news for Te Kūiti's Jack Fagan.
Far North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warns
Staff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.
Councillors debate change to transfer station hours
An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.
Finals hopes gone for Hawke's Bay schools in Super 8 rugby
The Super 8 hopes may have gone, but there's still the national championship.
Honey exporter Comvita sinks to $16.8m loss
Comvita blames trading conditions in China and non-recurring costs.
Too full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom
'There is a lot of feed around at the moment and the weather is warmer than anticipated.'
Hope for first group of youth offenders starting new military-style boot camp
The teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, will spend three months at a youth facility.
Landscaping season in full swing on Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway
The landscaping teams are taking advantage of wet conditions.
70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
The honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.
Pirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumps
The items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.
Watch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'
Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.
Irish comic turns tragedy into comedy
Irish comedian Ed Byrne returns to New Zealand to spread humour and enjoy the outdoors.
Six Kiwis will take on world stars to contest New Zealand Darts Masters
Some of the best players on the planet are heading to New Zealand.
E-scooter horror: Broken bones, six weeks in a coma, no use of right hand
Now accident victim is helping others through their pain.
'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa home
A house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.
Container-like Kāinga Ora apartment builds: Why little's changed in 3 months
Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd development shocked residents in March - when will it be done?
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
Ngāti Raukawa’s message to Waitangi Tribunal: We did not cede sovereignty
Hearings wrap up in Wellington.
Luxon bypasses highway protest by flying into Urewera
Tūhoe protesters waited on road for PM, who took to the air instead.