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'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council election
Scoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.
Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian
The double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.
Miss Rotorua crowning a win for shy girls
Miss Rotorua 2024 winner Simran Kaur says she's an introvert at heart.
Going to miss the people: Trade Aid Whangārei store to close this month
Trade Aid Whangārei has been around for 37 years. Volunteers reminisce ahead of closure.
Check your tickets! Two Rotorua players win $22,000, Taupō player wins $49,000
Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.
Dave McErlean late try hero in Horowhenua-Kāpiti club rugby win
The 37-year-old farmer scored a late try in the 2019 championship win.
Rescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocks
Emergency services have successfully rescued a small group at Cape Reinga.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Cyclist seriously injured in Taradale collision, road closed
Neeve Rd near Church Rd has closed while the serious crash unit attends.
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter attends 32 callouts
The rescue helicopter attended a variety of call-outs in June.
'Take shelter': New wild weather warning for Northland as Brynderwyns clean-up continues
SH1 is open at the Brynderwyns but more thunderstorms are on their way.
Whanganui River iwi takes next steps to restore Te Awa Tupua
The partnership will help develop a detailed restoration plan.
'Very backed-up': Concern for alternative routes if Hawke’s Bay gets first toll road
Owner of company on SH51 says tolled expressway could push traffic onto "backed up" route.
Popular miniature railway unable to open after lawnmower incident
A large mower operated by a council contractor damaged a bridge support.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
Hawke’s Bay sailing teens to train under Russell Coutts in Italy
From Napier shorelines to the lakes of Italy, under the tutelage of NZ yachting royalty.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s
New Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.
Lolly stop unravels Hawke’s Bay teens’ crime spree - but not before eight cars stolen, dairy held up
'We're dismayed at the number of people who have become victims within a matter of hours.'
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor
Progress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.
All Blacks ease to victory over Fiji
All the action as the All Blacks cruised past Fiji in San Diego.
Robber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pants
Patrick Arahanga ran into the bakery demanding cash from the till.
'Increase in phishing': Scam warning as 'malicious cyber actors' take advantage of IT outage
National cyber intelligence agency warns Kiwis to 'be alert' to scammers amid IT outage.
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IT outage's cruel irony: Kiwi retailers battle back, online deliveries face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
Craving for lollies ends in raft of charges for teens after night-long crime spree
Boys arrested after series of alleged offending across Hawke's Bay.
Residents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spots
A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.
'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy task
Brian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
NZ retailers' relief today as IT systems return, online shoppers to face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victim
Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.
Cameras installed after repeated playground vandalism
A bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.