Corporal and the koro who served in both world wars
Service in the Army has opened more doors than ever expected for Corporal Paddy Whare.
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Kindergarten on the way for a little town that's growing up fast
What used to be a quiet holiday and retirement spot is growing into a big town.
'Hopefully we can get it done': Steamers captain prepares for NPC final
Ahead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.
North Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s why
Officials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.
'I was begging them': Man with broken neck went home fed up after ED wait
"They just didn't take my concerns seriously," Urlich reflects on his ordeal.
Kaitāia Hospital performing life-changing cataract surgery
Cataract surgery now carried out at Kaitāia Hospital
Do a kickflip: Kiwi beach town gets world's biggest skateboard
The world's largest skateboard was recently installed at Mangawhai skatepark.
Group ignores 'unmissable' signs and walks dog off lead on pest-free Northland island
Dog seen on pest-free Matakohe Limestone Island was not there for conservation purposes
Far North iwi Ngāti Kuri's indigenous knowledge on kuaka/godwit heard at world-first Chinese forum
Ngāti Kuri at groundbreaking indigenous godwit - kuaka - conference in China
Weather outlook: Saturday the soggiest in a rain-spoiled Labour Weekend
Labour weekend forecast holds little for Kiwis who'd hoped for some mid-spring sunshine.
'Sorry, Mum and Dad': The one section of cancelled podcast Kiri Allan regrets
Former minister rues not providing more context to statement during interview.
News briefs from the Far North - Great isites, Mooney talk, college prizegivings and speedway back
News snippets from the Far North.
Rotorua walkers go pink to raise thousands of dollars for charity
Annual event helps support Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust's work.
Rotorua Pink Walk
Hundreds of people take part in the Rotorua Pink Walk organised by the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust. Video / Kelly Makiha
'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine
A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.
Ritchie Civil owners purchase Allied Concrete plant
Derek and Rebecca Watson did not want Gisborne to lose one of two concrete plants.
Te Pāti Māori claims police operation targeting Mongrel Mob was ‘terrorism’ with ‘racist agenda’
Mitchell said the police were 'extremely sensitive and careful'.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Houses and jobs: Major new project to build 300 homes
At least 307 new dwellings are expected to be built on the land.
The new crop that's puzzling locals
Even seasoned horticulturalists don't recognise the young trees.
More Māori getting on property ladder on Māori land
'Any solutions to combat the housing crisis were welcome.'
Northland college placed into temporary lockdown after ‘fighting and parents on site’
The notice was put on the school's Facebook page around 1.50pm.
Government rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional plan
The change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.
Miracle cat: Sammy survives gunshot wounds to return home after days missing
A resilient family cat was shot twice but still managed to find its way home.
Police appeal for sightings of 83-year-old missing swimmer
The 83-year-old man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing on Monday.
Can a lamb be shorn every 37 seconds for nine hours?
The world solo 9hrs lambshearing record is 872 – now there's a challenger.
The PM ponders RMA reform on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Tracy Brown, Kara Biggs, Laura Koot, Angus Gidley-Baird.
DairyNZ AGM: Outgoing chairman Jim van der Poel farewelled and new directors congratulated
Sponsored content: DairyNZ celebrated 'fabulous contribution Jim’s made to the sector'.
Jason Momoa and Oof Tatata bandmates on NZ tour, love of the All Blacks
Jason Momoa, Mike Hayes and Kenny Dale are about to tour around New Zealand.
'We're over it': Motorcycle business raided for 'fifth time in two years'
'You start thinking, is it worth carrying on a business with this happening all the time?'
New video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fire
New footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / Supplied
Quality Roading and Services returns $1.2 million to Wairoa community
QRS reported a record $47.9 million in revenue, boosting sponsorship and council payments.
Are you in any of these iconic photos?
The family of Ans Westra are trying to track down the subjects of her work.
Rukumoana Schaafhausen rejoins TGH board of directors
They also appointed Warwick Tauwhare-George as advisor to the board.