'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
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Ousted All Blacks coach Ian Foster returns for Lions tour 2025
The final allocation of tickets has gone on sale.
Body found in search for missing 79yo man
The man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.
‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game
At 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.
'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check
'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'
Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project
The Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.
Dairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025
Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.
Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues
The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.
‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friend
She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.
Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?
Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?
Defunct holiday park with glow-worm cave sparks overseas interest, but local family presses hard
Agent says former Northland tourism destination has the attention of Australians.
Man tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari Peninsula
Police have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.
Police name man who died in Whangārei homicide
Police say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.
Porsche parade to descend on Napier led by ex-Formula 1 star
The parade will feature about 130 Porsches and be led by Mark Webber.
Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’
The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.
Oysters off the menu: Iwi and leading restaurant pull plug on 2025 season
Bluff oysters have been cut from menus, with Ngāi Tahu Seafood not harvesting them.
Napier urgent care to stay and be enhanced after community pushback, won't include a doctor
Health Minister announces enhanced service, including nurse prescribers and telehealth.
'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.
Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure
“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."
The Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year result
Miles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.
Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes
The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.
Quick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on car
One morning last week took an exciting turn for constables Goodwin and Cumming.
'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.
Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.
Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for Far North council
Far North Mayor says racist comments are deleted and accounts blocked.
Teen rugby league prodigy joins Knights, balances school and sport
Maddison Seumanutafa, 15, plays for Newcastle Knights in the Lisa Fiaola Cup.
‘Extraordinary’: 72-year-olds complete epic NZ tandem journey
Cliff and Ruth Mail cycled 7200km for charity, raising nearly $10,000.
‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problems
Libelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.
Whanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rules
About 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.
‘Stay alert’: Orange heavy rain warning for Wairoa
Wairoa residents should clear drains and avoid low-lying areas.
High schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigy
Ruthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.
Teen’s ‘out of this world’ expedition
Zoe Parker said it was the best two weeks of her life.
Cha-ching! Lotto win for Mount Maunganui player
Lotto players in Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga won $333,333 each.
Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast