‘Affordable homes for whānau’: 48-unit Gisborne housing project begins
Rents will be capped at 80% of the market rate to aid whānau.
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Final year fees-free policy introduced
New policy offers fee coverage for final year tertiary students.
Police find missing Australian tourist in Waikato
The Australian tourist missing in the Waikato area has been found.
‘Warm and moist’: Low pressure system may bring rain, summer temps
MetService says one of the first big low-pressure systems of the year is forming.
Gisborne waka ama paddler Queen of Karāpiro once again
Akayshia Williams powers her way to a seventh victory in the blue-ribbon waka ama race.
Taheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% contained
On Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire.
‘In the right area’: Mayor says new Dannevirke mill is compliant after seven noise complaints
'It’s a new business and they have invested heavily and it’s in the right area.'
Indian High Commissioner plans new Rotorua garden
Diplomat and the mayor are involved in a community garden and sustainability initiative.
Club points up for grabs at Gisborne Speedway
Hotly contested club points will make tomorrow's speedway meeting exciting.
Hamish Marr's tour of Latin America on The Country
Hamish Marr, Chris Russell, Lynda Coopersmith, Brendan Lane, Bjorn Anderson.
All smiles: Taradale man's shot wins farming photo competition
'They always have a big smile on their faces; they are lovely people.'
Whangamatā community marae draft concept designs released
Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.
Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil
Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.
Mundi Trio to bring world music vibes to Eastwoodhill performance
How Mundi Trio’s music invites audiences to dance and dream.
Rotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve training
Leo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.
Pāpāmoa residents woken by early morning flood
Heavy rain floods Pāpāmoa; firefighters clear drains, water recedes.
Port of Tauranga CEO sees big potential for economic 'golden triangle' in 2025
North Island hubs show big promise, stability is vital from world leaders to aid shipping.
'Day and night': Germany searches for source of foot-and-mouth outbreak
It is Germany’s first reported incident of FMD in more than three decades.
What's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?
Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?
What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend
On this weekend: hot rods, music festival and a cellar door art exhibition.
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Grassroots effort brings shade to Pāpāmoa Park
The project came after a group of mothers raised concerns about the lack of shade.
Toxic algae warning for Wairarapa as red alerts issued for rivers
The algae contains a neurotoxin which is harmful to humans and can be lethal for dogs.
Police appeal for information on Australian tourist
Her family have not had contact with her since January 13.
Snow survival: Former Hamilton soldier in Mt Ruapehu tragedy heading to Invictus Games
"It was meant to be adventure training and it turned into snow survival."
Chiefs return to Tauranga for cricket ground clash
The Chiefs are heading to play there on Anzac Day.
News briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hit
News snippets from the Far North
Far North public toilets hit by vandalism
The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.
Help keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers needed
Volunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands
Fire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictions
Far North under fire and water restrictions
A sausage to call your own: Butchery aims to make singles' love lives sizzle again
For single Hawke’s Bay residents, Valentine’s Day isn’t usually a banger.
The Hawke’s Bay connection to every bounce at the Australian Open
NZ wool the secret ingredient in grand slam tennis balls.
'I don’t have a mum': Girl was disowned after revealing her stepdad’s sexual abuse
The girl's mother chose to stand by her partner, who was jailed for 11 years.
Shearing it around on the busiest weekend of the season
More than 200 shearers and woolhandlers are expected to be in action this weekend.