Police chose not to charge teacher with child exploitation material on his school laptop
Tribunal says teacher's claim of lack of interest in pornography 'unbelievable'.
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Missing Marokopa children: Police tried to get other family members to join appeal
The children's mum was the only family member to speak during a recent police operation.
Temperature drops to -3.7C in rural Hawke’s Bay; coldest morning of winter
Heat pumps and fireplaces have been working overtime as temperatures fall below zero.
'Crikey, that’s not a denial': Peters to find out more about Aratere grounding
NZ First has questioned whether the autopilot was left on when the ferry got into trouble.
Watch: Impressive plumes seen from Whakaari - but what's causing them?
Social media flooded with photos of the plumes taken from the Bay of Plenty coast.
Hawke’s Bay knock over defending champs to reach quarterfinals of U18 nationals in Napier
It was a huge scalp for Hawke’s Bay as North Harbour A was gunning for their fourth title.
'It’s only going to get worse': Whanganui pair join World Indigenous Suicide Prevention conference
'One way of talking about [suicide] is to get in the garden.' - Kiritahi Firmin.
Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers
The reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.
'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busy
The council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.
Government unveils climate change strategy
Simon Watts said the three-page strategy was a 'comprehensive' and 'ambitious' plan.
Palmy's public clock cannot be relied on for the time
Rangitāne view the clock as a symbol of rangatira Kerei Te Panau.
Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
McLean Park not ready for club rugby finals — should oval job have started sooner?
Four club rugby finals have been kicked out of the park.
'A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to Wairoa
People can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.
Solo kiwi at Napier’s National Aquarium to be rehomed
A star of the aquarium, Matariki the kiwi, is moving on with two new kiwi taking her spot.
New actors wanted for vintage play
Centre Stage Taupō is on the hunt for talent for its new production.
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.
Northport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impact
Independent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.
Assaults on supermarket staff up 50%; fog cannons installed
Store staff are being threatened and hurt in broad daylight, says Woolworths.
Seven people accounted for following reports of yacht in trouble
The Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene
Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track
Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.
Waikato Business Awards draw in record number of entries
The finalists will be announced in September.
Builder's Covid renovation transforms $1m plaster home he wanted to bowl
Luxury riverside home is one of Hamilton's best, says listing agent.
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
New patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in Whangārei
The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.
Concern at large stock grazing on Gisborne stopbanks
Gisborne council calls for farmers to keep cattle, pigs and horses off stopbanks.
Mentors on offer for Gisborne business owners
Business Mentors NZ running event in Gisborne tomorrow.
Synlait Milk chairman: Vote or die wondering
Synlait chair George Adams is urging minority shareholders to vote at Thursday's meeting.
'Adrenaline will be pumping': Dennis Main's last chance to win Young Farmer title
Waikato Bay of Plenty finalist hopes to follow in 2023 winner Emma Poole's footsteps.
Barnardos Tairāwhiti takes over key safety programme
Over 25 clients served in new safety programme this quarter.
Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves
About 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.
Tairāwhiti bulls generated $5 million-plus over sales season
An 'extraordinary' Tangihau sale sets the tone for the season.
Hitting the refresh button: New look for hotel's guest rooms
Millennium stays committed to sustainability during refurbishment
'You took away my childhood', young victim tells rapist
Her mum said Hayden Condon had destroyed 'innocent people' for his 'own sick gain'.