Police Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in North
Ngāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.
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Housing project prioritises chronic health sufferers, older tenants
The project includes six units prioritising older people and those with health conditions.
April vege tips that won't leave you in the dark
Opinion: Daylight saving means less time to potter in the vegetable garden in the evening.
From Cape Colony to Canterbury: Ostrich farming in the 1880s
Canterbury shows NZ settlers the "practicability of establishing ostrich farms".
‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison death
Kingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.
Winston Peters’ former home sells to expats on holiday visit to NZ
The property had been on the market for $2.675m.
Courier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolen
While the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.
Watch: ‘Out of control’ – Teen Jaguar driver’s dangerous rampage
Neurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
Rotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service options
Public can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.
‘Intimidated, threatened’: Rogue arborists cause alarm
Police advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.
Beach town’s landmark Silos for sale - but this time there’s a twist
Apartments in iconic concrete blocks are “on people’s bucket list".
'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.
Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.
Landlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggle
Landlords are exiting Northland's market due to rising costs like insurance.
On a roll: Trainer Marsh aims for international accolades
Marsh tops $6m in domestic stakes, achieving 14 black type wins this season.
‘I’m in charge of the chaos’: Inside a St John’s mass casualty training event
'Tonight, you’ll have a broken femur, arm haemorrhage, and head lacerations.'
'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generation
The 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.
Name suppression lifted for woman accused of Gate Pā murder
Rachael Eddy, 50, denies murdering Ross Kennedy in Gate Pā, Tauranga.
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.
Half a century on, organics pioneers seek ‘new blood’ for Ōtaki farm
One of NZ’s oldest organically certified farms is looking for the next generation to lead.
‘Borderline inappropriate’: The Whanganui comedian breaking barriers
'I was always the class clown, the funny guy, even through my gang life.'
‘Personal mission’: Father battles invasive moth plant in Northland
Volunteers and groups like Stamp work to control the moth plant’s spread.
Tsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultation
Northland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.
Racing: Leap to Fame springs to prominence in Cambridge
The horse called 'Larry' finds a suitably leisurely pace.
Champions prevail: Chiefs’ late surge sinks Reds in tight contest
The Chiefs beat the Reds 27-15 to top the Super Rugby standings.
Man charged with assault after throwing mystery liquid on parking warden
The liquid stained the warden's skin, clothing, and work equipment, police say.
Food Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interest
Andrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.
‘Prolific burglary offending’: Writing on the wall for man who broke into 23 homes
Some people were burgled of sentimental jewellery that could never be replaced.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.
Mental health concerns raised in unrelated Northland murder cases
The men were unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health.
Region protected by ranges: Why Hawke’s Bay is missing the rain
Hawke's Bay dodges wet weather, enjoying better conditions this weekend.
'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrum
Hawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.