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'We sat on our laurels': US citrus growers' warning for NZ
Prevention touted as key to avoiding a citrus greening disease catastrophe.
Tastiest steak competition is on again at Gisborne A&P Show
The ever-popular Silver Ferns Farms 'Steak of Station' on again at Gisborne's spring show.
Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Gisborne's Turihaua Angus
Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Turihaua Angus on Tuesday.
'It sounded like a bomb exploding': Wainui house hit by lightning in Tuesday storm
Region cops thunder, lightning, hail... even snow.
Hereheretau named as B+LNZ finalists
Hereheretau Station from Wairoa named finalists in a category of the B+LNZ awards.
Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections
News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.
Services and trades academies students put to the test
Working together in extreme conditions to complete challenges
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
Pride of the Bay: What National League spot means to homegrown Napier City Rovers powerhouse
Ahead of football's National League, one of Napier City Rovers' finest in 2024 opens up.
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Gisborne Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission
Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission.
Embrace te reo: Minister continuing te reo legacy of his mother
Mother’s legacy in kōhanga reo paved the way for future generations to cherish te reo.
Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
You can poo it: Bowel screening drive in Gisborne-East Coast
Bowel Screening team promotes free screening, targeting Māori and Pacific people
East Coast’s Nepia and Mill on top of the rugby world a century ago
The Invincibles were on tour in the UK making history.
Trust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront location
Nati Growth acquires Captain Morgans site, planning renovations and potential i-Site.
What lies beneath: Seismic survey work to help in Hikuwai bridge reconstruction
'The team are working hard towards a construction start early next year.'
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Faulty Towers Dining Experience has local connection
The show written by Alison Pollard-Mansergh is celebrating 27 years of global success.
Hamilton Gardens turn over a new leaf as entry fee comes into effect
The visitor attraction also celebrated the opening of its Gallagher Visitor Centre.
Waikato man sentenced after dog euthanised following 'gross neglect', blunt force trauma
Experts said the dog would've been in 'severe discomfort' for a three-to-six-month period.
'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers
Four children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.
Family-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400k
The Tauranga-based company sells and repairs recreational vehicles and caravans.
Young hockey stars from Paraparaumu Beach School defy odds at Aims Games
The team won silver after placing second out of 32 teams.
Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga
Overseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.
Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding
Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding.
One person injured, BB gun seized after ‘fight’ in Pāpāmoa
Police were notified of the fight at 1.40pm.
Young star shines as Turkeys win national title again
Three days of indoor cricket saw the Hawke's Bay Turkeys retain their national title.
Crashed van lifted off trapped elderly driver following Hamilton accident
Passersby rushed to the aid of the trapped driver.
United we stand: 125 years that shaped Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers reflects on the journey that has shaped the organisation as it is today.
The Country: Happy 125th anniversary Feds
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, David Acland, Katie Milne, Wayne Langford.