'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming glory
The Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.
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Final touches needed: 1000-year bridge completion date pending
Bridge connects Titirangi/Kaiti Hill and Puhi Kai Iti, offering views of Turanganui-a-Kiwa
Counterfeit cash, ammunition seized in Te Kauwhata
Police ask retailers to boost their banknote security knowledge ahead of Christmas.
Whanganui friends and business owners create unique Rēwena Gin
'It’s more than a drink when there’s the connection of whānau.'
'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wants
Vans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.
'Powerful, pure soul': Hamiltonian shaves hair in support of mum's cancer battle
The Waikato Herald told her story last week. Now she's taken part in Shave for a Cure.
Havelock North: 35-home project next to garden store gets approval
Approval has been given for a 35-home project next to a Havelock North garden store.
One farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set in
Drought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.
Here’s to an even longer long weekend: Wyn Drabble
Opinion: What's more relaxing than a long weekend? An even longer weekend.
Heretaunga Women’s Centre: We’re trying to help, and we’re being insulted
OPINION: Imagine unlocking your front door only for someone to come inside with threats.
Kirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring Shears
A shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.
'Incredible': Heart transplant recipient outlives life expectancy by nine years
He is 'living proof' of what can be achieved through people donating their organs.
'Soul-destroying trauma': Horse's 'brutal' injuries blamed on fireworks
The animal was euthanised after ripping through a wire fence.
Taonga pūoro revivalist follows ancestors’ footsteps 100 years later
Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is on a mission to revive the Māori musical traditions.
'Should have known': 14yo dies in suspected suicide after Oranga Tamariki closes her file
Maaia Marshall was assessed three times as being a suicide risk before her death.
Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder
The jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.
Police narrow down information sought after Levin woman hit by car while walking dog
Police said the vehicle would likely have damage to either the front or driver's side.
'We saw him as a hero': Last remaining member of Māori Battalion dies, aged 99
Sir Robert (Bom) Gillies was the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion.
'Significant commercial operation': Couple in their 60s jailed for peddling meth during lockdown
Their dealing continued even when they caught the virus.
Car involved in serious crash earlier pursued by police
Pyes Pā Rd/SH36 is blocked, police say.
Local cadets to stand guard on Armistice Day for first time in over 10 years
The Army cadet unit was on the brink of closure.
Top of the class: Gisborne's 2024 dux set for university journeys
Meet the duxes of Gisborne, who have future paths in science and psychology.
Napier schools taken out of lockdown, more than two hours after firearm sighting
Police were called to Tait Dr, near the intersection of Spriggs Cres, about 2.15pm.
Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail possible for Hawke's Bay, Tararua
Residents warned of continued stormy weather.
Safe water plans tipping some rural principals 'over the edge’
NZ Rural School Association says the plan is costing time and money.
Drugs, theft, safety fears: Tourism village's emergency housing motel impacts
People of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village have welcomed visitors for 200+ years.
Kiwis' creative cooking good news for fresh herb producer
Tasman Bay Herbs will invest in more greenhouses and automation over the coming year.
Winston Peters talks Donald Trump on The Country
Winston Peters, Emma Higgins, Chris McCullough, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.
Thieves, vandals target pools: Showers, basin stolen
Shower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.
Bike racks on buses banned: ‘We’re very disappointed to be forced into this’
The NZTA says bike racks might not comply, because they partially obstruct headlights.
'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs
'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'
Ōkere Falls geothermal power station granted resource consent
The power station will use geothermal fluid to generate electricity.
Graffiti battle: KiwiRail's colourful containers brighten Napier rail yard
The artwork depicts flora and fauna found in the regions the rail corridor passes through.
Search for man missing in Whanganui River
'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'