It's the Year of the Dragon.

OPINION: Step back from our self-centred needs and open our eyes at the arrivals gate.

OPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.

Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.

Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.

The four-time defending champions eased past Kaierau.

'She must have been a very determined person to do what she did.'

A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.

OPINION: Those workers deserve fair treatment and respect for their contributions.

OPINION: It is infecting our hospitals, causing harm to anyone close by.

'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'

Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.

Feilding’s clocktower has stopped, Palmerston North’s is six minutes slow.

Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.

Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.

Frank Goldingham has received an Outdoor Access Champion Award.

OPINION: The water dulled the taste of the hot cross buns - don’t try that at home.

The historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.

OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.

OPINION: Despite Winston Peters being the same age as my mother he clearly isn’t rusty.

Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.

OPINION: It is essential for workers to unite and organise.

Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.

'Two patients were assessed at the scene.'

A Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.

But it has said the $7 million will be the last financial support from taxpayers.

An air search was also conducted.

Angela Hauk-Willis is the new pro chancellor.