'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated gifts
The children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.
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'Distressing incident': Armed robbery at Rotorua bottle shop
A vehicle was found abandoned shortly after.
Kiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workers
Asad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.
Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.
Local couple triumphs at annual spud competition, winning top prizes
Spud in a Bucket contest raises $2800 for Alzheimer’s support in Gisborne community.
One fighting for life, another seriously hurt, one car stolen: Police try to piece together Hawke’s Bay assaults jigsaw
Victim 'taken to hospital by someone else', as offenders steal car and flee.
The sector paying an average $70k
'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'
Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered
Three people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.
Young Auckland family snaps up iconic turret house for record-breaking sum
Historic Te Awamutu home had been restored to its former glory.
Napier’s new flood maps could lead to more homes built on piles, says architect
Architect expert says Napier's flood maps will likely make homes on piles popular.
Police give monthly safety training to Gisborne council staff abused by public
Concerning incidents at Gisborne Library include a photocopier being thrown.
Sprinkler use limited as Gisborne battles water scarcity
Gisborne District Council limits sprinklers to 6-8am to curb high evening water demand.
'Best estimate': Company told to put $4.5m on hold as redundancy payout dispute continues
Channel Infrastructure laid off 121 workers - and it's turned into a lengthy legal battle.
Richard Prebble: Dairy should be NZ’s economic growth engine not immigration
OPINION: Dairy is a sustainable way to grow the country.
Audrey Young: Rating 20 rookie MPs after their first year in the job
ANALYSIS: National's Class of 2023 - some have excelled, some have disappointed.
Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.
'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse
Bike fits into trend towards more personalised, bespoke ceremonies.
Zespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer vote
Vote goes Zespri's way this time.
'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely death
The Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.
Body found in Northland forest, death 'unexplained'
The death will be referred to the coroner.
‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talks
Tauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.
'Tears keep falling': Two men, two women killed in crash near Rotorua
'It’s a tragedy to have lost four people so suddenly.'
'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attack
It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.
Families gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruption
A service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.
Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'
'How much is being left untold': Third bootcamp participant accused of re-offending
Previously, it had only been confirmed that two participants had allegedly reoffended.
'Injuries are severe': Biker fighting for life in hospital after horrific triple-fatality crash
Fundraising to support Tautini Capper and his wife has so far raised just over $12,000.
Second murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park
Police executed two search warrants today as part of the investigation.
Bragging rights to Tamarau in Battle of the Burbs
'[It's about] getting more fun and a sense of community back into competition surfing.'
'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in court
People wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.
Saving Hawke's Bay Tourism: Napier council's draft plan includes funding, others less keen
Katie Nimon wants councils to keep the lights on and NCC wants to give $300k.
Murals reflect student resilience after Cyclone Gabrielle in Te Karaka
Murals at Te Karaka School help students express feelings from Cyclone Gabrielle's impact.