French prosecutors seek up to 14 years in jail for rugby players in rape trial involving two Kiwis
The verdict is expected overnight.
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The Grinch visits Waihī as festive flags fail
The town’s festive flags have been taken down.
'Standing with them': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty Bill
Gisborne Council opposes Treaty Principles Bill, citing threats to local partnerships.
Will Hamilton on his cancer journey
Police officer Will Hamilton is fighting blood cancer. Video / Will Hamilton/Givealittle
Couples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few years
Brides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.
Hamilton in for big visitor boost following announcement of high-calibre event calendar
Waikato is the place to be in the next while.
'Better place': Restaurant operators whose lease was not renewed open new venue 200m down road
'Maybe this has happened for a reason.'
Charity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kids
Oranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.
'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes
'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'
Community stalwart can't retire completely after 35 years of volunteer service
Dot McCulloch continues her work with Makaraka Cemetery Trust.
'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing trip
His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.
Man ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly woman
He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.
Truck trailer rolls on SH25 in the Coromandel
Emergency services responded to an incident shortly after 1.15pm.
'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbour
Lion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.
'Steady sales': Gisborne retailers hopeful for Christmas boost
Large retail spending growth for Gisborne may not carry forward into Christmas.
Sixty infringement notices issued at Napier checkpoints before gang tangi
The funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.
Paeroa's big bottle gets put on ice
Paeroa's famous bottle is getting a temporary makeover for a frozen L&P promotion.
Coastguard Gisborne securing future through Sunrise Foundation
Coastguard's endowment fund 'a call to action' for the community.
Speed limits to drop to 30km/h in Tauranga
The council has approved the new 30km/h variable speed limit outside the 35 schools.
SH1 at Karāpiro to close up to four times a year for maintenance works
The first closure will take place for four days in January.
'Best of the best': Superstock stars set for Gisborne showdown
Rees family trio to lead the charge in Superstock Thunder series at Gisborne Speedway.
A decade in the making: Stage 2 of port twin berth gets Enviro Court tick
Extensive collaboration with community made outcome possible: Port general manager
Winston Peters talks ferries on The Country
Winston Peters, Ray Smith, Shane McManaway, Lynley Wyeth, and Campbell Parker.
Council votes to drop prices at Ocean Spa for Hawke’s Bay residents
Plans for cold plunge pools and a reflexology walk in Ocean Spa stream in future.
Inaugural food festival a real treat for Taupō
Over 40 food and drink businesses participated in the 9-day event.
Revealed: The independent grocery operation taking a punt on vacant Flaxmere supermarket
'We are happy to have someone who believes in the people and community of Flaxmere.'
Jetstar drops $35 tickets as airlines reveal Christmas deals
Jetstar and Air New Zealand have revealed details of how flights will celebrate Christmas.
Fears American child may have contracted H5N1 from raw milk
Child in California may have H5N1 after drinking raw milk; health officials investigate.
Auckland woman 'over the moon' after reunion with stolen dog – three years later
De-Anna Kitto is reunited with her missing dog Baby after 3 years, thanks to a microchip.
'Changing the conversation': Real estate company raises nearly $20k for foodbank
A Tauranga real estate company is helping feed families this Christmas.
Ironman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekend
Kiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.
Fiesta Latina to heat up Gisborne with salsa and samba at Midway Surf Hub
Experience Latin party vibes at Gisborne’s Fiesta Latina before Christmas.
Encore: Local musicians, Gisborne choir to stage another Christmas concert
'It's going to be a thrilling experience with such strong vocal and instrumental backing.'