Whangārei District councillors risk imprisonment as rebel fluoride stance continues
Whangārei District Council today voted to keep going with its refusal to fluoridate, risking imprisonment and more. Video / Susan Botting
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Person dies in workplace incident near Queenstown
Police said WorkSafe would be notified of the death.
Gisborne schools face increased need amid cost of living crisis
Lytton High joins 36 Gisborne schools receiving KidsCan support.
Napier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four years
The last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?
Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
Rare beaked whale dies after stranding on Hawke’s Bay beach
Two large sea mammals spotted by a dog walker are a species of the elusive beaked whales.
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Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think
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Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map
“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”
‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honour
Liz Thompson received an Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to kayaking.
How to keep kids safe online: Police advice for worried parents
Police urge parents to monitor kids online for ‘Safer Internet Day’.
‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youth
Black Power member Nathan Fenton beat Mairina Dunn for 90 minutes with a sawn-off shotgun.
Chemical spill at Whanganui Hospital, daycare evacuated
Fire trucks have been sent to Whanganui Hospital to deal with a chemical spill.
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'It’s absolutely amazing and humbling to have ongoing support from BayTrust.'
Mum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis
'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'
Crown to return significant pā site to Far North hapū
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Watch: Free diver’s footage reveals thriving marine life off Hawke’s Bay coast
'Lots of people can’t even remember when it was this good.'
The Country: Shane Jones on fisheries reform
Shane Jones, Ben Picton, Craig Wiggins, and Blair Drysdale.
Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.
Ruakituri woman seriously injured after 25m vehicle plunge
A woman was seriously injured after her car fell down a bank inland from Wairoa.
Police name fatal Pukehina crash victim
Police confirmed there were no other passengers in the vehicle.
Power companies look at extending Huntly’s lifespan
The big four are looking at ways of extending the life of Huntly's Rankines.
Hawks head south to play in Waipukurau
Central Hawke’s Bay basketball fans get a front-row seat to the Hawks action.
The cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to Dannevirke
Popular series has helped to create a buzz for this weekend's event.
Art Deco Festival: Thousands set to roll in as Napier has its day in the sun, two years after cyclone
Art Deco event organisers appear set to get fine weather for the three-day festival.
The beauty of rural Ongaonga: Farmers decide to show their 2500 hectare paradise to the world
'We wanted to offer an experience where people could enjoy the beauty of rural NZ.'
Barking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the Park
A popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.
Locals fear sand mining will turn pristine beaches into mud
Locals fear dredging Bream Bay will damage beaches and marine life.
‘I had to sit down, I was shaking’: Hamilton woman’s shock at $10.5m Powerball win
The woman was rummaging through her handbag when she found several unchecked tickets.
'Pukekos love it': Growing wasabi in Canterbury
Growing wasabi started as a hobby for Fenton Wood; now it's a fully-fledged business.
Feedback sought on ‘most significant’ fisheries reform for decades
A review of rock lobster, Pacific bluefin tuna limits ongoing since December.
Tributes after rally driver Mark Tapper dies aged 44
New Zealand's rally community is mourning one of its 'most gifted' drivers.
Cardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burial
A desire for simplicity and a return to tradition has driven a rise in natural burials.
Police to monitor five-day gang reunion
Extra police staff will ensure safety and minimise public disruption.