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Eastland Wood Council cautiously optimistic about forestry plan
EWC backs Govt's forestry initiatives, stresses need for better infrastructure.
30 years on from the Bain family massacre: David's new life, new name
The Herald spoke to David Bain on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the murders.
School helps put in plants at Far North's Little Gem dune lake
Arbour Day in Far North sees 1400 plants put in around dune lake
Exclusive: Joe Karam wants NZ to leave David Bain alone, 30 years on from killings
Today marks 30 years to the day since the Bain family was killed at Every St, Dunedin.
Gisborne letters on potholes, a 'sublime' concert, 'imposter' headline and Grey St
Readers have their say on issues important to them.
Lotto: Single ticket from Taranaki wins $5.5 million
Tonight's winner is the 13th multi-millionaire of 2024.
'I have a good heart': Mother of Marokopa kids releases letter from fugitive dad
'I don’t know what to say or do to help you forgive me,' the letter says.
Person dies following Whangārei workplace incident
Police and WorkSafe begin making inquiries into death.
Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
'You have to move forward quickly': Teen racing champ Tom Bewley eyeing opportunities over the ditch
The Havelock North local began with karts, but now he is driving something bigger.
Hamilton's coin parking meters looking for new homes
They were replaced with Smart meters in March.
Rotorua Museum restoration secures extra funding, construction set to start
A project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.
'Huge opportunity': Rotorua hosts major events trade show
'It’s just so good for us as an industry to know each other.'
Suspected human remains unearthed by excavator at Hamilton construction site
Police are working to identify the remains and to see if they are human.
Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
Celebrating Matariki at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park, Whanganui
A special planting event to celebrate Matariki and the natural world at Bushy Park
Shane Jones talks climate change and greyhounds on The Country
Shane Jones, Mike McIntyre, Todd Charteris, Wayne McNee.
No more freebies to complete Census; Govt considering harsher fines
The Statistics Minister said the incentives would be 'very unlikely' in the next Census.
Alliances align for Ō2NL project
'Signing alliance agreements ... sets the project up strongly to move forward.'
Farmlands to open 'horticulture hub' near Hastings
Farmlands is putting more focus on growers with plans to open a new horticulture hub.
Morning tea shout for special group of volunteers
Volunteers' dedication and hard work are recognised.
Taupō florist delivers more than just flowers
When florist Sally Cox comes to visit you might just get a cup of tea with your flowers.
‘Firebomb’ destroys family vehicle: ‘We watched our $100,000 ute go up in flames’
A witness saw four masked men - one threw 'something really big' at the ute.
Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds slams Te Pūkenga priorities
Govt is defending shifting balance of tertiary education costs from providers to students.
A big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delays
The Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.
Gold Star: 25 years' volunteering for his community
Te Awamutu firefighter enjoys getting hands-on and helping others.
Lego and lawn work: MokoBoys take indigenous excellence to world stage
Sharing the excellence of indigenous rangatahi is key to the hui.
Body of Ronny Okeke found in Kaimai Range – 130km from where he was last seen
The 60-year-old man disappeared from Sandringham nearly two months ago.
Higgins awarded Horowhenua District Council’s roading contract
HDC spends $9 million a year on roads and footpaths
Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.
Search for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boaties
The Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.
SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns
Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.