Losing her locks for Cancer Society: Five-year-old raises nearly $1500
Tayla's hair will be made into a wig to be worn by a cancer patient after treatment.
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CEO resigns from large farming business
Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.
Group protests Ruataniwha dam revival bid
Attempts at a dam have been mired in controversy since first proposed a decade ago.
'Out there somewhere': Napier man offers $500,000 for lost lighthouse lens
Napier man offers eye-watering reward to find NZ's lost maritime treasures.
Opinion: Why Australia sounds so awful
Opinion: Nothing is more grating than the screeching of a typical Aussie bird.
New Zealand forces Canada to negotiating table in $200m dairy dispute
NZ could impose tariffs on Canada if a solution is not found.
Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
Reflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.
Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights
Budget airline also offering $274 fares from Auckland to Seoul.
'Life-changing': Mum can eat for first time in years after $250k surgery trip
'There was a time when I didn’t think I’d see my kids become teenagers.'
Fonterra's owners need much more info on why consumer business should go: adviser
But they may not get it until well into next year.
Driver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026
Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.
$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project
A $25,000 lifeline has been thrown to a hapū-led conservation project near Rotorua.
More moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclones
A top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.
'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens
The teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.
Iconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner
"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."
Obituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’
Maria taught for 26 years at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.
Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante
Two of the alleged vigilantes appear in court for a third time.
‘Hatred and division’: Rainbow crossing vandalised twice in a week
Vulgar graffiti has been spray-painted across the pedestrian crossing.
Fighting words for forestry from Jones at regional summit
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones affirms forestry's importance to Tairāwhiti.
Emergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescue
Real-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.
Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun
The Showgrounds Park beckons today and tomorrow and a memorable Spring Show is set to go
Art Deco Festival returns for 2025 with new events and a communal singalong
'We’re incredibly proud to host such a diverse array of events.'
Four fire brigades spend four hours tackling Coromandel blaze
“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”
Culinary legend bestowed with prestigious award
She is one of New Zealand's best-known food personalities.
Police crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pm
Another blew triple the limit at 9am.
'You never could keep him down': Hawke's Bay rugby league legend dies
Waka Leonard, Hawke’s Bay’s most successful premier club rugby league coach, has died.
Bubble Walk to remember lost babies
'As much as they say time heals, it’s different for everybody.'
Vendor gets 'butterflies' after agents rope in four generations to sell retro bach with $6m RV
Agent’s mum steals the show with hugs and homemade lamingtons.
Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A
Aaron Bosch from Phoenix Morris Dancers in New Plymouth explains the tradition.
Southland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The Country
Jason Herrick, Chris Russell, Dr John Roche, Mark Tanner.
Watch: Rare comet C/2023 A3 returns to our skies this week after 80,000 years
The comet will be visible in the sky over the next few days.
Driver sent 45 Snapchat messages before fatally ploughing into young man's ute
'She should have seen the traffic ... what she did see for 14 seconds is her phone.'
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: A&P Show, art exhibition and heavy metal concert
Counting down to Longline music and Gisborne wine and food festivals.