More than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export ban
Labour introduced the ban in April last year while still in government.
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'Desperate': Chatham Islands farmers wait to off-load stock
“Without being able to sell stock - farmers have had no cashflow for months."
Toxic clean-up refusal by Crown of Hāwera school site stalls Treaty of Waitangi deal
Hawera hapū wants Crown to clean up asbestos from claim site.
Harmonic Resonators are on song for Matariki
The harmonisers have recorded a song for children to learn the Matariki cluster
Cold Chisel, Bic Runga join line-up for Summer Concert Tour 2025
Jimmy Barnes will return to NZ with Cold Chisel following his open heart surgery.
Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear announced for Summer Concert series.
Sights set on track and trail improvements
Multiple agencies meet to improve tracks and trails across the Coromandel.
Melbourne Cup winning jockey joins Cambridge's Walk of Fame
McDonald won the 2021 Melbourne Cup and the title of World Jockey of the Year.
'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen
A police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.
Responses galore for transport project
Amount of feedback is no surprise to Service Delivery Committee.
Michael McNab to nab chances in making up for time out
Premiership king Michael McNab returns following a spectacular race fall.
Receivers sell three farms out of $36.5 million mega dairy collapse
Major Fonterra supplier grazed about 5000 cattle on more than 2000 hectares.
Rescue crew 'gutted' after abandoning mission to save missing fishermen
Napier Coastguard volunteer describes anguish of pulling-out of search for missing men.
$80,000 reward for whereabouts of missing Marokopa children expires
Police are working through more than 50 credible pieces of information.
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan reveals deciding factor in Sititi's selection
The All Blacks forwards coach was blown away by one performance from the Chiefs No 8.
Teenage Sam Lack proves super sub as Rovers’ juggernaut rolls on
Teen helps Napier City Rovers unleash 45 minutes of football pain on Wellington opponents.
Fog cannon scares off ciggie robbers who left with icecreams instead
A member of the public tried to stop them from fleeing but was rundown in the process.
Cut-off farmers get specialised first aid training, as repairing bridges is taking time
Ongoing wait taking a mental toll on stricken farmers.
Investment deal now signed for Eastland Generation with Obayashi
'Great example of how New Zealand and Japanese companies can successfully collaborate': PM
Watch: Teen boy bowled at racer meet loses leg. 'I got smoked'
"I did a back flip over the flame coming out of the exhaust."
Food delivery app launches in Palmy
Palmy foodies now have another option regarding getting food delivered to their doors.
Sellout bull sales at all three Gisborne studs
'Loyal buyers went to town and secured all they were after.'
NRC cracks down on defiant firelighter
A Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.
Gisborne letter writers like Grey St changes and trail extension, worry about fast-track bill
Gisborne letters: Liking Grey St changes, trail extension, worried about fast-track bill.
Storm sees roads closed in Tairāwhiti, sewer valves opened
Heavy rainfall and strong wind warnings remained in place overnight.
Northland power outage: NorthChamber says businesses will seek compensation
It's estimated Northland businesses lost between $40 million and $60m during the outage.
Why Kiwi olive oil growers are having a tough season
“There’ll be a lot of groves just not viable. That’s just the reality of it."
'I'm so sorry this happened to you': Mobility scooter rider dies in hit-and-run
'The person was transported to Waikato Hospital where, sadly, they have died.'
'Come on my brother': Tributes for three fishermen lost in huge seas, rescue bid suspended
A 7m boat with three fishermen onboard was first reported missing yesterday afternoon.
'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heist
Now a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.
‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui
'The chronic exposure [to pollutants] that is creating the harm in our community.'
Police eavesdrop on private communications to bust meth ring
Bishop associated with Brydon Boyce, who had meth in his system at time of fatal crash.
Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams
Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.
'Get out of the tractor': How the Barrett parents heard sons' All Blacks news
The proud Barrett parents reveal how they found out Scott and Jordie will lead the team.