A new twist to Shakespeare’s tragic romance
Romeo and Juliet: Tragic story retold in 1930s era in Te Puna.
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'Not funny': Mystery sign bandit alters street names into crude words
More than 30 street signs have been hit, costing the council thousands in repairs.
Wave of yellowfin tuna in Hawke's Bay as $20k fishing competition nears
'It is looking like a record number for a season ... it's a bit weird.'
Trust providing support for disabled robbed of more than $2000
Money raised for the Special Olympics was taken.
Rowland Smith's second win in shears comeback
Results from the weekend's Taihape Shears and Tapawera Shears.
What politicians expect from Māori ward polls
Politicians have mixed views on Māori wards ahead of October polls.
Fonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive Bovaer
Trials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals.
A time-honoured feature of rural life
The Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.
Veteran firefighter says Mangawhai tornado worst he’s seen
Mangawhai residents are rallying to help one another after the tornado.
Rats in the pantry: Misuse of Dannevirke’s Pātaka Kai sparks concern
Rubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.
Getting Synlait Milk back on track
Processor expects to return to profitability in first half of financial year.
‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearing
Submitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.
Auckland Anniversary Day: Should the Bay of Plenty ditch it for its own day?
Why does most of the North Island celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day?
Down but not out: Fonterra's biggest business opportunity
Fonterra's Teh-han Chow says China remains the land of opportunity for Fonterra.
‘Critical tipping point’: When did things turn bad for the Hauraki Gulf’s snapper?
What's driven the decline of the oft-caught species? Scientists shed new light.
Opinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levels
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.
‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hit
A cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.
'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
'Operation Trolley': Police arrest 13, return 45 trolleys to Rotorua businesses
Police undertook the operation from January 21-23.
Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury
Residents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts should expect heavy rain and hail.
SH2 reopens after fatal crash forces closure
The crash involved two vehicles and occurred about 8.10am, with one death now confirmed.
'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornado
A woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.
$17m refurbishment milestone for Hawke’s Bay Hospital outpatients
The Puawānanga Outpatients facility's second refurbishment stage is complete.
Woman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornado
Emergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.
The 122km/h gust: Why last night’s extreme weather hit Mangawhai so hard
A forecaster explains what made the storm so powerful, as the weather action shifts south.
'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-run
Damon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.
'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boost
The Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.
AMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024
Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.
Mooring piracy rampant during windy summer – Harbourmaster
Mooring piracy has been an issue for boaties in Northland this summer.
Egg-citing growth: Meet the innovative Bennik family
The Bennik family farms 216,000 layers across various sites in New Zealand.
Vege tips: A bountiful summer harvest
Opinion: Wow, this summer is shaping up to be a wonderful growing season.
‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family
'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.
Alexia Phillips to attempt shearing world record
World Sheep Shearing Records Society confirmed Alexia Phillips’ February bid this week.
Red meat sector launches Dragon's Den challenge
The best idea wins up to $10,000 to develop a business case.