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Seeka joins court action against oil company Olivado
One of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.
Stepdad gave young girl lollypops in exchange for silence about ongoing abuse
The man has now been jailed for 'hundreds' of indecent assaults he inflicted on her.
‘Who stole the letter G’: Missing Gizzy sign mystery solved
The missing 'G' on Gisborne's sign will be back by the weekend.
Tairāwhiti news in brief: Weather warning lifted, late entries for marathon, EIT enrolment
News from around Tairāwhiti in brief.
Fledgling cruise ship destination Whangārei welcomes 658 passengers
Hundreds explored Whangārei’s Town Basin and other attractions in the first visit of 2025.
Focus Group chance to help take farms 'to next level'
Registrations remain open for farmers keen to be part of regional B+LNZ Focus Groups.
Search warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawl
The 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.
‘Largest positive change’: Gisborne’s surprising property market shift
Median house prices in Gisborne rose 4.2% to $615,000 last year.
Council chief executive quits
'He has guided our council during a time of significant change.'
Todd Muller: NZ's place in Trump's muscular trade stance
OPINION: I thought Trump would be a short-term phenomenon - I was wrong.
Two teens among four charged with Napier murder
Street dweller Boy Taylor was known in the Napier CBD as friendly and sometimes talkative.
Gayle-force wind blows through junior Tauranga cricket club
The 'Universe Boss' paid the young players a visit.
‘Nothing has changed, we have just added to it’: A&P show excitement builds
Dannevirke A&P Show returns in 2025 'bigger and better', with new events.
Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre hailed a success after first six months
Around 9000 a month using Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre.
One taken to hospital as truck crashes into Hawke's Bay highway bridge
One person was initially trapped in the vehicle.
Winston Peters talks Trump on The Country
Winston Peters, Mike McIntyre, Jen Corkran, Sandra Matthews, Rowena Duncum.
Six60 concert postponed for eight months: 'The venue wasn’t up to scratch'
Concert venue says they're 'unable to present the show as we want' at this time.
Staff member assaulted during petrol station robbery in Whangārei
Police are seeking sightings of a white Toyota Aqua and a silver Nissan Bluebird.
Faint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles on
Plans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.
Possible sightings of missing Napier siblings being investigated
Siblings Larelle and Rhyme remain missing, with loved ones concerned for their welfare.
Fonterra urges Canada to 'play by the rules' in dairy trade dispute
NZ has taken issue with "artificially” low-priced Canadian dairy protein exports.
Critically injured man found on Tauranga road
A person was found on the road in a critical condition at 12am.
Bar worker assaulted during robbery in opening hours
Police called to Cameron Rd bar on Tuesday night.
Teenagers face dishonesty charges after spate of crime in Coromandel
The alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.
Whole milk powder up 5% in latest GDT auction
The second event of the calendar year follows a 1.4% fall two weeks ago.
Cyclist injured in Pyes Pa vehicle collision
Cyclist hospitalized after collision with vehicle in Pyes Pa.
Opinion: Why Rātana remains a pivotal gathering for political leaders
OPINION: Rātana events emphasise open-mindedness, welcoming leaders and visitors.
Zen-sational sale! Japanese-themed house snapped up by out-of-town buyer
Sale price well above the property's $780,000 RV.
Mystery as urn swept into Hawke’s Bay orchard found two years after cyclone
Shanae Tong saw something sticking out of the grass and realised it wasn't just debris.
Flaxmere Supermarket: The independent breaking into the Hawke's Bay market
Six aisles of shelving and 27m of freezers and chillers will be packed with fresh stock.
The best of summer: Hawke's Bay photo competition finalists announced
We received more than 600 entries – here are the top six.
‘No chance of him surviving’: How a hot pool visit ended in death
With no body found, his disappearance was a mystery. Now a coroner has ruled.
Is mohair the next big thing for Kiwi farmers?
Michael and Susie Woodward run 250 Angora goats alongside dairy cows at Cowgora Hills.