The prickly history of boxthorn and Taranaki's inventive solutions
Opinion: Kem Ormond looks into the boxthorn hedge and the inventive methods to tackle it.
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Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.
Why this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day service
Between 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.
Whanganui's own war artist Ted Lewis
Ted Lewis served as a war artist during WWII, capturing scenes in Italy and Egypt.
Subdivision deal clears path for new homes, despite quarry concerns
Houses cut from a Hikurangi subdivision plan in a settlement with a concrete company.
'We could see the bone in our hand': Navy vet's vivid memories of hydrogen bombs
Hockley witnessed four hydrogen bomb tests at Christmas Island in 1957.
Knitted poppy display to honour Anzac Day at Tauranga RSA
The Anzac Day service and parade will begin at 5.45am next to the Tauranga RSA Cenotaph.
'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown
The Festival of Disability Sport will feature eight wheelchair rugby teams.
'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weather
Warm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls.
State Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crash
Motorists were warned to expect delays.
‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highway
A cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.
'Never in a million years': Pāpāmoa ticket finally claims $500,000 Lotto win
The unchecked winning ticket was stashed in the couple's drawers.
How a Fordlands stream project is inspiring its community
The Hutia te Rito project in Fordlands employs 10 local jobseekers.
Napier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public support
The 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.
SH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures one
The person has been flown to Waikato Hospital.
RSA merger amid falling membership marks end of an era for Tauranga
The Tauranga RSA has been part of the city since December 12, 1918.
Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'
Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.
'Scared and shocked': Police investigate after Hastings nurse hit by motorbike
Three people were injured in the incident, one of them critically.
'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safety
Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.
'We'd like it back': RSA trailer stolen ahead of Anzac Day
Napier RSA's boss says the trailer was empty and was used mainly for dump runs.
Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell joins The Country
Miles Hurrell, Chris Russell, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett,
'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth Parliament
Chris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.
Person critically injured in SH1 crash with truck
Emergency services attended the scene and SH1 was closed for some time.
SH25 closed: Serious injuries in three-vehicle crash
Diversions are set at Whangapoua and Matarangi on SH25.
World War II veteran to celebrate 100th birthday at Tauranga Anzac service
World War II veteran John Clark is set to mark his 100th birthday on Anzac Day.
Man charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycare
A man has been charged with taking a child from an early learning centre in Rotorua.
Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval
Samisoni Taukei’aho will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance in this match.
'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running
Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.
'It's so long and so fast': Kiwi champion's Isle of Man TT challenge
He'll also race in the British Superbike Championship and Northwest 200.
It's not the owning of a cannon that's important, it's what you choose to do with it
When a council's rare cannon fell into disrepair, the community stepped up.
Autistic child’s family struggle for support after medical injury leaves him unable to walk
The family of the non-verbal 11-year-old are struggling to access support.
Auckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls death
A walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.
'They can shear the sheep': Historic farm recreated in Minecraft for study
Computer game acts as an educational tool for students to learn about the primary sector.
16 Lotto players win over $22k each – where were the tickets sold?
One player walked away with $23 million after winning the First Division Powerball draw.