'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency department
The minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.
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Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car
A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.
Waka honours Hawke's Bay sporting identity
A new waka has been named after the late Pat 'Bobo' Benson.
Former political figure accused of indecent assault
The person in question has ongoing name suppression, but is not a sitting MP.
Man in custody after Pāpāmoa police chase
Police pursued a car in Pāpāmoa after the driver allegedly failed to pull over.
Landmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accident
Grant Bowling was hit from behind by an agriculture vehicle and collected in its bucket.
Leopard seal basks on Napier beach as August temperature record broken
However, a southerly change is well and truly on its way to chill the region.
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Major environmental damage: Invasive sea spurge plant discovered in Northland
Sea spurge has been discovered on Ninety Mile Beach - here's what you can do to help.
Watch: Hayden Wilde left miffed by rival's celebration in latest showdown
History repeated for the Olympic silver medallist after having to settle for second.
A2 Milk profit up by 7.7%, share price drops sharply
The infant formula company has lifted its annual net profit.
Taniwha earn convincing win over Manawatū Turbos
Northland will take on the Magpies in Napier next.
'Definitely give it a shot' says student on leadership programme
Young leaders gain insights through the Aurora Foundation leadership programme.
'Balancing act': Who will pay for more shared pathways?
'If you skew the balance too much in one area you pay the price elsewhere.'
Police say recent spate of gun crimes in Palmy is not a widespread issue
Police say the issue is not widespread
Dozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to Indonesia
The Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.
Rep Talk: New show a stirring study of family ties
OPINION: Give It A Rest opens at Whanganui Repertory Theatre on August 29, 7pm.
Act Party notably absent at Māori King’s Koroneihana
Political leaders are descending on Tūrangawaewae Marae for the first time since elected.
Retro band coming to Paekākāriki
The BeatGirls are bringing groovy moves and well-known tunes to St Peter's Village Hall.
'Good property in a good location': Dutch firm buys 60ha orchard; two more orchards hit market
Another overseas company has bought an apple orchard in Hawke's Bay amid industry changes.
'Traffic hazard': Residents, road users demand safety barriers be removed
People have spoken out, saying the concrete separators do more harm than good.
Missed signals spark a frightening road incident - Linda Hall
OPINION: Wisdom about being a road user.
Why is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?
Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.
New era beckons for Kellys Bay, Glinks Gully campgrounds
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has taken over management of the two sites.
Whanganui pipped by champions in Heartland Championship thriller
It was a give-and-take encounter between the heavyweights.
'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle store
Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'
'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.
Changes to benefit ‘may negatively impact young jobseekers’
The changes include requiring recipients to reapply every six months.
Rob Rattenbury: Are NZ cops paid enough?
OPINION: NZ police are being enticed across the ditch.
Letters: Marae investment will prove its worth
Readers have their say on marae investment, food safety and residential cabins.
Company reporting: Investors should brace themselves - Mark Lister
OPINION: Many results likely to make for sombre reading.
'Hope you get what you deserve': Man hit by two vehicles was walking home from 'family event'
'To the other people that left my brother there, I hope you get what you deserve.'
Have you seen Lavanda? Police, family fear for girl, 15, missing in Waikato
She was last seen in the rural community of Tapapa yesterday evening.