‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes
Speed limits on SH35 will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h in certain areas.
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‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in Tauranga
The choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.
One person transported to hospital after crash in Karapiro
One person was transported to Waikato Hospital.
Far North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to kill
Police have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.
Forecast delays further closures of highway through Waioeka Gorge
NZTA postpones daytime closures of gorge highway to week of February 24.
'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.
Police appeal for help finding missing 24yo Hamilton man
Herewini left his home address on Monday and hasn’t been in touch with family since.
Danny’s marlin leads after great day on the water
Marlin, tuna, spearfish caught in 'very good day's fishing'
Watch: One of NZ’s oldest passenger planes stars at Art Deco Festival
One of NZ's first passenger planes is flying above Napier - and it could be yours.
Operation FTP goes ahead despite risk of fine
Rotorua's homeless have been given free food in a counter operation to Operation Trolley.
‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn
Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.
The Country: Federated Farmers on Cyclone Gabrielle
Toby Williams, Professor Julian Paton, Jane Smith, Barry Soper, Chris Brandolino.
Walkout at meeting over Wairoa flood spillway
The meeting in Wairoa confirmed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s support for the spillway.
Gladiators ready to enter Rotorua colosseum
'It’s not just about what happens on the track but in the pits as well'
Police name victim of three-vehicle crash in Ngāhinapōuri
Police said the incident was reported to emergency services around 2.20am on February 5.
Auckland 9yo with rare brain cancer fundraising for $300k treatment
A rural NZ community has rallied around young Ashyr Maffey since his shock diagnosis.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe found Turley Farms had no plan in place for managing farm traffic indoors.
Fire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoP
Residents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.
Confirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper production
Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
How local businesses believe they can outshine big brands like Freedom
Local businesses say they still have something special to offer customers.
Guidelines set for part-sale of regional council’s port shares
Council's sale of Port of Tauranga shares to create an 'endowment fund' for the community.
Farm tools down for popular East Coast Expo
'Events like this are important to our rural communities'
Cabinet funds Napier-Wairoa highway realignment, Bailey Bridge to remain at least four more years
The cyclone sped up the need for a project in the melting pot for at least 20 years.
Three youths arrested after Havelock North store robbed and shopkeeper assaulted
Police have arrested and charged three youths with aggravated robbery.
One conviction so far after claims of 'network of corruption' of gaming funds
Eight people were alleged to be linked in a network of gaming proceeds corruption.
‘We lost our daughter’: Cyclone victims urge changes to save lives
The Collins family criticises authorities for failing to implement safety changes.
‘Oh my God’: The shocking cost of Kāinga Ora ‘container homes’ revealed
The homes were criticised by locals when they first arrived on the site.
Opinion: What employment law reform could mean for NZ workers
A $180,000 income threshold will affect unjustified dismissal rights.
Nearly a third of schools receiving free lunches send complaints, queries to ministry
'We had a great system before ... it was just great and now we’ve got this.'
Kinleith Mill job cuts decision looms for 230 workers
Workers were called to an open-air meeting at 8.30am in Tokoroa.
'Devastating': Couple watch as fire destroys 'irreplaceable' home
'You would never be able to build another home like for like.'
Is the emergency alert system better now than during Cyclone Gabrielle?
A flood victim believes more work is still needed to improve emergency alerts.
‘Like opening a window’: Unearthed phone shows cyclone smashing through Esk Valley
'Looking at those photos now, it’s surreal.'
'Please, let me stay': The cyclone survivor living in caravan on red-zoned land
For Waikato Gray, Esk Valley is more than just a home. It is five generations of history.