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Bullet lodged in skull: Young man jailed after shooting at house

'People who fire shots at residential housing should go to prison, bar nothing.'

What will happen to milk, cheese, butter prices as Fonterra sells consumer arm?

Fonterra is selling consumer brands to French food group Lactalis for $3.845 billion.

Iconic brands heading into overseas hands as Fonterra agrees to $3.8b sale

The dairy co-op has agreed to sell its consumer arm to French dairy giant Lactalis.

'Batten down the hatches': Timber industry braces in troubled times

Building consents down from 51,000 in 2022 to 34,000 in the year to June.

Parents outraged as child sex offender released into Pāpāmoa

Offender is closely monitored, living in a supportive home environment, Corrections says.

Green kiwifruit's bowel-moving powers recognised in Europe

First-ever fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the European Commission.

Work stops as human remains found in Whakatāne

Bones found on Waiewe St site are confirmed as human remains.

Debutant named in lone change to All Blacks starting XV

Simon Parker makes his test debut while several All Blacks make returns from the bench.

Did tradie defraud clients, was he simply in over his head?

That's the question a judge is now deciding after a trial in the Hamilton District Court.

Richard Dawkins: Strong wool – where to next?

OPINION: We must understand how we got here and what we can improve on.

'Lost a lot': CBD brothel plan abandoned after mayoral candidate's condemnation

'I am not doing anything illegal. I was trying to create a safe place for sex workers.'

Twelve charged with murder in Zain Taikato-Fox case

The 20-year-old died in Rotorua Hospital in July as a result of critical injuries.

Fishing and hunting expo: How a young leukaemia survivor is giving back

Her family leaned on the Child Cancer Foundation during an 'incredibly tough time'.

Cheaper rates for Napier residents who put their bins out less

Compost and recycling-savvy residents can now use their skills to save on rates bills.

Here comes the sun in Hawke's Bay, but frosty nights likely

Sunshine increases over the weekend, but frosts are still likely at night.

Sleep like a Queen: Bedroom suite made for Elizabeth II to go up for auction

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip used the suite when they visited Hamilton in 1953.