‘Just leave him alone’: Tom Phillips' father makes plea as hunt for fugitive dad goes on
The whole thing was a 'rort from the beginning', Neville Phillips says.
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Scorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roads
It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.
Shattered trust: Woman assaulted by team leader during cyclone response
'I feel confident knowing ... he’ll never be able to work for emergency services again.'
'It’s pretty special': Community bands together to publish 13-year-old's Cyclone Gabrielle picture book
The book was published with support from her teachers, Hastings' Mayor, and her community.
Nick Stewart: NZ's love affair with term deposits is creating several hidden risks
OPINION: NZ's term-deposit love is staggering – three times the size of the stock market.
Opinion: Napier’s dome a stripped-classical gem: Michael Fowler
Opinion: Late addition would do justice to prime site.
Bamboo or bust? Man's plan for $17m giant panda park in New Zealand
'There are a lot of barriers, but none that are impenetrable.'
Mum and dad build epic 36m, glow-in-the-dark waterslide in their backyard
“It’s just one of those silly things you do in life to entertain yourself."
'Worrying': Hundreds more superannuants using foodbank, long-term need rises
Bay of Plenty Times Foodbank Christmas Appeal launches as longer-term need rises.
Kiwi AI-tech company breaks into Brazilian beef market
MindHive Global uses artificial intelligence to grade cowhide.
Nominations open for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2025
Dairy Women’s Network encourages people to nominate leaders “who go beyond the farm gate”.
'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50K
Victim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.
A new era: Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment represents Whanganui’s modern identity
'It’s going to really accelerate that rebirth or renaissance that Whanganui’s had.'
Tractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in time
Kem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.
Trump fallout: Can Northland expect influx of US citizens?
'They still need us': the Northland Federated Farmers president is calm about tariffs.
'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered species
DoC has enlisted the help of a fundraising organisation to back some critical projects.
Rare whale stranding near Gisborne ends with euthanasia
DoC, iwi and members of the public attempted to help the animal on Waikanae Beach.
Vale Sir Robert Gillies: The inside story of how last Māori Battalion survivor finally accepted a knighthood
OPINION: Sir Robert Gillies died yesterday at the age of 99.
'I guessed it would be him': Officer's immediate reaction to news police had shot Hamilton man
Joel Buckley was shot dead by police in an exchange of shots in 2021.
Commissioner reveals when emergency motels decision due
Special hearing: Govt wants consents extended but others want most or all denied.
Bonfires to mark iwi support of national hikoi
David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
New whānau health clinic helps those not enrolled with a GP
The Whangārei CBD nurse-led clinic aims to meet Northland's high health needs.
Driver who hit and injured a teenage cyclist urged to come forward
The incident in Taupō left the teenager with serious injuries.
'A sign of the times': Gisborne councillors discuss changing sealed roads to unsealed to manage road budget
Policy needed as Gisborne council plans unsealed roads; public meetings to discuss impact.
Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō
About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.
Aims Games injects $8.78m into Tauranga economy
An economic impact report was commissioned during the September sporting showpiece.
Kiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kids
The charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.
District council plans to restore Waihirere Domain to its former glory
Councillors reminisce about "that slide"; hope to restore domain to its former glory.
Beautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydive
The Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Restricted fire season announced for parts of Hawke’s Bay
Restrictions have been placed on all outdoor fires in parts of Hawke's Bay.
'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.
Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.
Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds
An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.
Temperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter Saturday
Hastings hit a forecast peak of 28C soon after 1pm on Friday.