Lindauer portrait of Ngāti Kahungunu chief could set a new auction record
Czech artist painted the oil on canvas piece in 1883, 3 years before chief's death.
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Autistic man on learners licence killed in car accident 'pressured' into driving colleagues to work
'No one should die due to an employer’s negligence' - grieving dad.
Collegiate debating team completes regional three-peat
Next up are the national champs in May.
Rural sportspeople celebrated at Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards
Alabaster broke the eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record in December.
Ngāti Kahungunu ‘deeply concerned’ for whānau affected by cyclone
Iwi reaches out to whānau to see what they need to get back their mana.
‘Definitely rebuildable’: KiwiRail reveal timeframe for Hawke’s Bay railway rebuild
“I don’t want to downplay it, but this looks a lot worse than it is."
'Dehumanised': Black American woman's racist abuse caught on video
The woman said the group started making monkey noises at her.
Husband guilty of trying to kill his wife by driving car over cliff
'If there's no you, there's no me,' the man said before driving his wife over the cliff.
Guilty or not? Jury out on attempted murder trial in car over cliff case
"If there's no you, there's no me," the man allegedly said before driving off a cliff.
Worker left with burns and PTSD after electric shock awarded $30,000
The lingering effects of electrocution have left the man unable to work.
Man accused of trying to murder wife by driving car off cliff can’t remember crash
The man denies the Crown’s claims he tried to kill his wife by driving off a cliff.
‘Your father tried to kill me’: Mum covered in blood, flees with teen girl
A man is accused of attempting to kill his wife by driving their car off a cliff.
Reports of “shots fired” on Palmerston North street
Police were called to Havelock Ave in Westbrook about 12.35pm
'I can't live without you' - man allegedly said before driving his wife off a 'cliff'
He is accused of trying to murder his wife after she told him their marriage was over.
'Justice of the P': Associate of JP's meth-dealing son jailed again
The outside seller for a meth-ring run from prison has been sent back to jail.
Kiwi mum who allegedly beat toddler to death seriously assaulted in prison
Ellen Craig was extradited back to Australia last year to face charges for murder.
National Māori MPs eye electorates for 2023 election
"I have decided to explore this new opportunity to continue to represent my community."
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wind warning, roads to close, close eye kept on rivers
Some roads to be closed overnight.
Sawn-off shotgun and rifle seized in vehicle stop in Feilding
A 31-year-old man and a 36-year-old man were taken into custody.
Shortland Street star turns Choirmaster in ASB theatre production
The veteran actress, director and playwright is still pursuing her passion.
'Ed Sheeran kissed me on the head!' - 10yo Pippa's 'surreal' duet
Pippa Guerin was 'buzzing' after helping Sheeran sing his hit Galway Girl.
Four arrests after armed carjacking on Palmerston North highway
One of the victims is being treated for head wounds.
Innocent motorists ‘shaken’ after highway carjacking
One of the victims is being treated for head wounds.
Te Pāti Māori eyes Te Tai Hauāuru for election 2023
Adrian Rurawhe's decision to go list only at the election opens door for Te Pāti Māori.
Palmerston North house fire being treated as suspicious
No one was believed to be in the house at the time of the fire.
Te Pāti Māori confirm Debbie Ngarewa-Packer as Te Tai Hauāuru 2023 candidate
Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer confirmed for Te Tai Hauāuru 2023
Stan Walker: A superstar returns to his spiritual home of Rātana
Aotearoa singer Stan Walker keeps the faith with his Ratana roots.
The Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operation
Behind every big event there's a team of volunteers.
Winston Peters takes centre stage as Rātana faithful arrive
The Rātana faithful prepare for two days of celebrations.
New signs bring new beginnings for Pākaraka
Pākaraka signs installed in town formerly named after militiaman who killed rangatahi.
'Settlers Day' organisers to hui with Ngāti Kauwhata over Waitangi Day event
Iwi will meet with Settlers Day organisers to hammer out differences.
Police rush to emergency incident: One seriously hurt in suspected shooting
Residents were last night speculating online that a shooting had occurred.
Fleeing man rams police cars in 45-minute chase
The man resorted to driving on his vehicle's tyre rims after it was spiked.
Arrest after man steals cash from shop till and flees
The 49-year-old is due to appear in court tomorrow.