'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
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Kerikeri quiz team have their own 'destroyer' to take on The Chase's Shaun Wallace
Top Far North quiz team keen to take on The Chase star Shaun Wallace
News in brief from the Far North - Matariki stars, FNDC submissions close and deceased named
News snippets from the Far North
50 years of Kerikeri High to be marked at jubilee event
Kerikeri High School turning 50 with big birthday celebration.
Weather: East Cape in for a soaking, with front dragging in heavy rain
The region's in for a heavy soaking.
Far North rail line mothballed until port rail link finalised
Delays to upgrade of Far North rail link to Otiria.
Gisborne letters about Grey St, city centre in a bad state, farm emissions
Readers' views on Grey St, city centre in a bad state, farm emissions.
Invasive weed pest Senegal tea found in Hawke's Bay
HBRC has identified invasive weed Senegal tea.
Gisborne debates Ormond Rd safety amid heavy truck concerns
NZTA is to consider Gisborne road funding in an upcoming review.
Far North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million trays
Kerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m
Parents asked to keep students home as staff sickness takes hold in ECEs, schools.
Tikipunga High School made the decision to roster senior students home last month.
Final concrete section laid on pathway extension
Contractors have laid down the final piece of a new concrete footpath behind Mitre 10.
Trial growing of papaya in Tairāwhiti
Tai Kupenga Ltd involved in trial growing of Papaya for leaves and fruit
Mayor Stoltz fights for Kiwibank’s return to Gisborne
Mayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned about Gisborne losing Kiwibank's physical presence.
Record harvest: Local growers can claim the 'best-tasting kiwifruit in the country'
Gisborne kiwifruit part of a record national season and they were the tastiest
Drug drivers face manslaughter charges after separate fatal Bay of Plenty crashes
Both men face manslaughter and alleged drug driving charges when they reappear.
'She knew what she was doing:' Woman sent injured child overseas to avoid police probe
The 35-year-old was accused of assaulting the girl who turned up at school with injuries.
The shooting of Bob Kleiman could only have been murder: Crown
Murder accused and two alleged accomplices on trial in High Court at Whangarei
Founders drama continues: Demo budget extended by nearly $1m
The extension was necessary due to an ‘unprecedented’ asbestos find.
'I'm sick of it': Rising sports star Mea Motu calls time on domestic violence
World champion opens up about her abusive relationship and how her kids saved her life.
Police working tirelessly to find out why Hoani Reupena-Tuoro died in fire
Police are determined to find out what happened to Hoani Reupena-Tuoro and why.
What winter? Record temperatures see spring flowers blossom early
It comes as Hastings recorded a new national temperature record for June.
Shop's cheese scone sales skyrocket after customers' vote of confidence
Customers are making a beeline for the scones.
'I was trying to save him': Young dad admits unintentionally injuring baby who later died
Baby Mustafa Ali, 10 months old, died on Saturday.
Unique bar with Common name selling for $95,000 in Hastings
One of Hastings' most iconic bars and venue could be yours for $95,000.
Council coming for castle murals
'It was a grey, drab-looking place so I thought let’s tart it up.'
22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island
Forecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.
Massey University forced to cancel online exams
"The university is deeply disappointed by this failure of service," Massey's provost said
How you can support Tauranga baker's next Ukraine 'tour of duty'
'Help is needed more than ever.'
Politicians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiry
Inquiry to be broader than ComCom's study, including business and agricultural banking.
'Big thick black smoke': Investigator at scene of house fire
A police cordon was earlier in place at the entrance to the street.
Winter warmer: Hastings records NZ’s warmest-ever June day with 25.7C
Hastings has recorded a new national temperature record with a reading of 25.7C.
Agriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say
'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'
The Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke Noa
C Luxon, P Nation, Stacey Waaka, Ian Proudfoot, Harry Mowbray, Campbell Parker, R Duncum.