Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
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Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North mayor
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North Mayor.
Māori Party comeback bid: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer selected for critical Te Hauāuru seat
Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is now in strong position to become party leader.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Worker dies after being pinned between trees at Manawatū property
Fire, ambulance, police and a helicopter responded to the incident.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Police officers find body, homicide inquiry launched
A woman's body was found by police making inquiries in a missing person investigation.
The Kiwi teacher who had an affair with a pupil
Natasha Miller was in a relationship with her student when she was 23 and he was 16.
Watch: Massive section of State Highway slips down hill near Whanganui
Regional leaders including the mayors of Ruapehu and Whanganui are bracing for impact.
Comment: Govt's freshwater policy is latest jab at farmers
Whanganui MP Harete Hipango says freshwater policy is a jab at farmers.
Proposed closure of Whanganui petfood factory a shock
Mars staff have a process to work through after announcement of a planned factory closure.
New company wants to bottle Whanganui water
Company applies to take, bottle and sell water from a deep aquifer in Whanganui.
Ohakune manhunt: Tama Rawhiti still sought after police car stolen at gunpoint
Police are still hunting a man they believe stole a patrol car at gunpoint in Ohakune.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Police officers held at gunpoint, car stolen
The thief crashed the car into a gatepost and fled on foot.
Toddler killed by motorbike: 'This is absolutely tragic news'
Shared pathways are designed to be safe - use them properly, mayor urges.
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Major crime bust: Police seize $3 million in assets
The mass seizure included 37 high performance vehicles, cash, drugs and firearms.
Local Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and council
Candidate wants people to know their neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Edmonds hopes to rise to council
Matt Edmonds throws his hat in the ring for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Emergency crews called after truck crash in Tararua District
Firefighters extricated the truck driver, who was not injured, from the cab.
Comment: Do you vape? It's killed eight people so far
Comment: Oils combined with THC or nicotine at high temperature are believed responsible.
Quad bike tracks questioned in murder trial
David Lyttle is accused of killing Whanganui man Brett Hall in a dispute over money.
Auckland's Sarina Wang wins Overall title at National Sport Stacking champs
First overall victory by a female in at least five years.
Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Feeling welcome is the beginning of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.