Two of Hawke's Bay biggest schools without permanent principals
New appointments at the large Napier and Hastings schools are expected in the near future.
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Youth employment in Hauraki celebrates success
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.
North Hokianga trust looks beyond forestry to a range of kaupapa
Roughly 1800 hectares of land is now fully owned by the North Hokianga hapu-owned trust
Opinion: Time to sort out CBD parking
Do one-hour parking restrictions in the CBD take the life out of the town?
Swinging bridges and thundering falls make for adventurous walking
Taupō walking group members share their favourite adventures.
'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming years
Farmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.
'Am I Māori enough?'
Jenni-Lee Reardon has been considering getting her moko kauae for some time and has it booked in for May. She tells journalist Catherine Sylvester her story. Video / Alex Cairns
Which lucky region has hot weather on the way?
Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.
How losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourism
Losing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.
Power to the people: When electricity arrived on-farm
“The country is now passing from the age of steam to the age of electricity."
Hungry and at home: How to keep teens filled up during the holidays
Teaching adolescents to cook - and cook creatively - is a skill for life.
Hurricanes hold off Chiefs
The Hurricanes saw off the Chiefs for their seventh straight Super Rugby win.
Watch: Blues stun Chiefs Manawa to take title
The Blues Women have claimed a maiden Super Rugby Aupiki title after a stirring comeback.
Motorcyclist dies after unlicensed driver runs him over, then flees
Family's lives 'achingly quiet' after loved one's death, daughter tells court.
'Pull finger': Closed track a 'real problem' says MP
What's up DoC? MP unhappy with what he says is a “very slow timetable”.
Police arrest 28-year-old after teen driven over by car
Accused man is due to appear in court today after incident at Ngāruawāhia sports park.
'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sister
Bronwyn Rutter bought a new car and tried to buy a house with her ill-gotten gains.
Merlin establishes title as new prince of pacing
Merlin did something even more special last night. He won hearts.
New tees offer change of golfing pace
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangis' sports clubs got on this week.
Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
Autumn fruit (it’s not just about feijoas)
Figs, passionfruit and persimmons all arrive in autumn – here’s how to make them sing.
Canny View: The silent thief taking your hard earned money
It’s not a pretty picture, of eyes will be on various budgets and proposals this year
'Envy' after recreational and commercial fishers shake on it
'Hawke’s Bay really has something special here.'
Meet Rayleen, the stingray making friends with port security guards
Alex MacGregor's patrols always include a 'gidday' to the stingray that keeps coming back.
Loss of regional council funding would ‘set Te Mata Park back by a decade’
Would you pay 65 cents more in rates per year on average to keep Te Mata Park funding?
Australian waitresses recruited to New Zealand to help out with staff shortages
The contract stated the Australian girls had to stay 15 months in New Zealand
The story of survival behind a wooden heart stolen from the roadside
The stolen heart not only symbolises Kayla's birth but also her fight for survival.
The Hawke’s Bay chef serving up restaurant meals from rescued food
The pressure was on to serve 50 diners incorporating everything they were given.
Napier Port hopes for another big cruise season next summer despite national concern
There is nationwide concern cruise visits may drop next summer. Napier Port isn't worried.
Facial recognition: Mum's 'horrible' mistaken identity ordeal at New World
The supermarket says it was a 'genuine case of human error'.
Grand public transport plan for Whanganui
'It’s enough to create a great network because we’ve built our city around tram routes.'
Anne Tolley on her Tauranga tenure
She spoke to the Bay of Plenty Times about her ups and downs as chairwoman of the council's appointed commission as her time in office nears its end. Video / Alex Cairns
From Gold Coast beauty therapist to Rotorua seed saviour
Jemma Ostenfeld's passion is producing fresh, organic food & seedlings for home gardeners.
The end of the line? What's in the pipeline for the rural landline
Opinion: Kem Ormond looks into the plight of rural landlines.