Four-wheel-drivers raise thousands for rescue chopper
Event organisers used local businesses and groups.
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The Country: Derek Daniell on sheep without wool
Derek Daniell, Sandra Faulkner, Karen Morrish, and Phil Duncan.
‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd
Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.
Rocket Lab’s 59th mission deploys 5 satellites in milestone launch
Rocket Lab launched its 59th mission, deploying five satellites on Sunday.
‘One of the sharpest’: Hawke’s Bay 16yo scores Tall Blacks berth
If he gets on the court, he’ll be the third-youngest in Tall Blacks history.
Rāhui in place following Maketū death
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final
"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.
Risk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North Island
People across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.
‘Could have been fatal’: Officers chased by man swinging a machete
'Both officers deployed Tasers, which were ineffective in stopping the man.'
From Zimmer frame to triathlon: Rocco’s amazing athletic journey
'I’m going to be breakdancing over the finish line.'
Kiwi Jack Fagan wins world's richest speed shear
Te Kūiti's Fagan triumphs in a field stacked with talent.
Student dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostel
Rotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.
'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace variety
Bananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.
‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.
100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.
‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cuts
There are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.
Second BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of public
The incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.
Will a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?
Fonterra's prices might be going up to $10 a kilo at the farm gate.
Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity
Firefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.
Small Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one day
One person died in a crash in the morning, the another less than 12hrs later.
Israel Adesanya earns spot in UFC Hall of Fame
An iconic moment in Adesanya's career has earned him his spot in the Hall of Fame.
Northland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikes
Plenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.
Pesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields
Pesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.
Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato
Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.
81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencing
Macdonald, a familiar face at the Hastings saleyards, died in Patoka on Tuesday afternoon.
‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assault
Stevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.
‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injury
Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.
Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.
Winning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfall
A Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.
This unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit Cromwell
The otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.
Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing
The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.
Fast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more info
The hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.
‘Pregnant? Don’t Drink’: 87-year-old’s mission to tackle disorder
A petition calls for 'Pregnant? Don’t Drink' signs in liquor stores.
The Dunedin, Captain Murray, and NZ's first frozen meat cargo
The cargo included 4311 sheep, 598 lamb carcasses, and 2226 sheep tongues.