Couple bought 125-year-old church on a whim - put their bed next to the pulpit
“We would be driving past a church and Suzanne would go, ‘Stop, stop, stop.'"
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'Truly amazing': Schick family launches fundraiser for emergency services after tragedy
The ATV crash killed 10-year-old Jimmy Schick, while dad Rodney remains in intensive care.
'You need help': Judge urges man to stop drinking after 13th drink-driving conviction
Sukhdev Singh has used alcohol to cope since losing his teenage son in a quadbike crash.
Cannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in court
Paul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.
'Can’t imagine the pain': Napier teen's death shakes community
'Parents should never have to bury their children. It is just so sad.'
'Ridiculous': Teen's Melbourne health check at risk due to flight assistance limits
Jetstar can't provide wheelchair assistance for Carrie’s return flight.
Police name Parakao homicide victim
Police say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.
A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.
New crop of Primary Industries Awards finalists named
Rural heroes and champions, and emerging leaders are all in the running.
Family of 10-year-old killed in Mother's Day ATV crash speak of 'devastating loss'
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Move to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird chief executive says, “What’s next? A sanctuary for stoats?”
The Country catches up with the Share Farmers of the Year
Tom and Fiona Langford, Jane Smith, Hunter McGregor, Greg Taylor, Todd Clark.
Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury
Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.
'This is for Willy': Partner honours fisherman who died at sea
Her team has raised over $3700 for Coastguard, surpassing their $2000 goal.
Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement begins journey through Parliament
It is the beginning of the process to enact the central North Island tribe’s settlement.
‘His presence lifted others’: Tributes flow for young Napier rugby star as homicide probe continues
'He was the heart and soul of every team he was a part of.'
Magic ready for first 2025 home game against Steel
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have a renewed campaign focus.
'Our mana motuhake': RSA club breaks away over Treaty of Waitangi
A small club has taken issue with the organisation's new constitution.
Aged care facility trials reusable underwear to reduce 4000kg of waste
The trial aims to reduce the 4000kg of incontinence waste sent to landfills annually.
'Very little time off': Surgeons react to Health NZ's surgery plan
Waitlists are growing by 15,000 people yearly, increasing pressure on the system.
'Matawiki': Rotorua plans week-long Matariki celebration
Ceremonies, drone show, live music and food are all part of the celebrations.
Watch: Humpback whale wows fishermen in 5-metre boat
Dave Hulks says his fishing buddy was a bit worried it would breach and land on the boat.
Chickens spill ‘everywhere' after truck rolls outside Christchurch
Emergency services were called at 8.45am after reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Occupants escape house fire in Hastings, two taken to hospital
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the Hastings suburb of Flaxmere.
How to not miss out on booking a popular NZ Great Walk
Popular huts book out fast. Here's how not to miss out when bookings open this week.
Arrests for patches, dangerous driving at large gang tangi
Police arrested four people for displaying gang insignia in Gisborne.
Police investigate fatal SH2 crash, road reopens
The highway was closed at 8am and reopened by 1.55pm.
'Leadership loneliness': Hansen on pressures of All Blacks role
Foster faced intense media pressure but credited his whānau for support.
Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
News snippets from the Far North.
Rotorua woman badly mauled by dogs lives with legacy of fear
Suz Guet was attacked by three unregistered roaming dogs in Rotorua.
How a terminal cancer patient gives back to a hospice facing funding 'crisis'
Waipuna Hospice has an $8.1 million funding shortfall this financial year.
Walnut growers get cracking at harvest time
The walnut orchard in Lincoln spans 16 hectares and grows Rex and Meyric varieties.
The call-out conundrum: Police and mental health services at odds over changes
Police have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.
How Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networking
What began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.