Last stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealed
Contractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.
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$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far North
Far North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.
Far North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue Festival
The latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.
90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers
$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.
News briefs from the Far North - Cruz’n the Bayz back, robbers sought and highway rebuild
News snippets from the Far North
Man with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lost
The family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.
Why a dance music legend turned to regenerative farming
Groove Armada’s Andy Cato says changing the food system 'is a bit more tricky' than DJing.
Country Calendar is back and as great as ever
Welcoming back the only show on TV that’ll have you captivated watching grass grow.
Rural community still cherishes their hall
The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.
Leon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defence
Results from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.
Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job
Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.
Woman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roof
The judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.
Baches for as little as $199,000 at NZ’s best-kept secret - but there’s a catch
Holiday homes on leasehold land at Lake Rotomā are in demand, say agents.
48 firefighters, 1 helicopter battling digger and vegetation fire
The fire was reported after 3pm.
Tired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mate
Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.
Farmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priority
Staff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.
‘It is his decision’ - PM on Bayly’s resignation after staff touching incident
Luxon first learned about the incident involving Bayly late last week.
Why US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slump
The US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.
‘Carnival atmosphere’: Napier’s bumper crowds smash expectations for Hurricanes, World Tri Cup
'We initially had a target of about 8000, and we well and truly went past that.'
‘Large steam plumes’ seen at Whakaari/White Island
Elevated activity has been observed at White Island recently.
Major SH1 section closed for up to five weeks
The section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.
'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.
School lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungry
Whangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.
Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.
Kieran McAnulty talks Golden Shears on The Country
Colin Hurst, Kate Acland, Kieran McAnulty, and Mark de Lautour.
Rescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open day
The event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.
‘Real special to win’: Rotorua riders dominate MTB nationals
The Downhill National Championships were held in Rotorua on the weekend.
Vehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fields
The crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for five nights
One of the main roads into Tauranga will be closed for five nights next week.
'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden Shears
The Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.
Debt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealer
A potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.
Waikato shearer breaks world merino shearing record
The record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.
NZ at risk of losing locally grown veges: industry leader
Vegetables NZ says the system is broken and growers are being put out of business.