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From top to bottom: Gisborne slumps to last on economic scoreboard, locals still optimistic

Residents say there is more to the story than Gisborne's economic ranking suggests.

Rotorua chef denies arson of his own home

The fire took place around midnight and took firefighters three hours to control.

'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff

The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.

Hawke’s Bay disability fitness programme recognised on national stage

Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme finalist in NZ awards again. Video / Rafaella Melo

‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing

The Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.

Hawks retire No 14 to honour the career of Willie Burton

Burton arrived as an American import. Forty years later, he's honoured as a Hawks legend.

Meth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raid

Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.

Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum

Crestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.

Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash

'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'

Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards

Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.

Bid to reopen bar closed for months divides community

The aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.

Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness

Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.

'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan body

The board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.

Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions

Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.

Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers

Belle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.

'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you

Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.

Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him

The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.

'It could save your house': Family’s safety warning after ‘worst nightmare’ fire

A Givealittle page to support the whānau had raised just over $19,000 in seven days.