Teary departure for Norma Hooks after more than 30 years of service with Plunket
'Miss my colleagues': Plunket stalwart retires after three decades
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Rural Waikato school wins $50k of supplies in national contest
Mangakino School once had a roll of 1800 students, now it has 50.
Rāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beach
Hapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
Coromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to Wellington
An animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.
A way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facility
Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.
Meridian, Todd's Nova Energy plan big solar project
Solar farm should generate enough power for about 100,000 homes.
Napier’s new disc golf course tipped to be busiest in Hawke’s Bay
The nine-basket course has been opened following a $25,000 investment from the council.
Enterprise, Comet swimmers do clubs proud at HB-PB champs
Comet swimmers competed hard at the HB-PB championships to finish year well
'Huge impact': Local cancer trust receives 'generous' $13k donation from Rotary club
The money will help fund 'supportive cancer care and integrative medicine' retreats.
Doors opening for women in farming
Women in farming a focus at East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa in February.
Former iwi leader behind bars for Christmas after jury finds him guilty of indecency
Raniera Tau offered his victim $20,000 to settle the matter outside of court.
Christmas submarine that never returned
Robyn Molloy is trying to find the Shorey family in England.
Heavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas Day
An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.
'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up call
Michael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.
'Hero of a summer': Air NZ expects 101,000 travellers to Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay Airport adds two EV chargers, boosting convenience for electric drivers.
Work to start on approaches for new expressway bridge
Two bridges alongside each other will ease congestion on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.
‘Definite rise’: Police urge vigilance as e-bike thefts spike
Report suspicious activity promptly to help police prevent thefts, says Detective Sergeant Boyd.
How two tiny at risk geckos paused a roading repair project
Works have been on hold since early November after the discovery of a protected species.
Arrest after German tourists track theft suspect using AirPods
Couple 'happy' something has been done after criticising initial police response.
Northland mother’s murder remains unsolved as whānau seek answers
Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family frustrated by police as Christmas approaches without answers.
Respect and protect: Ngāti Kuri’s plea to summer travellers
Ngāti Kuri highlights need for care as visitor numbers challenge conservation efforts.
Why Fonterra is selling Anchor milk and Mainland, Kāpiti cheese brands
Plus: The CEO puts its ingredients products to the test in the kitchen.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Pet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South Island
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
‘Suppository of all wisdom’ and other interesting utterances: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Kids’ attempts at difficult words can at least be humorous.
Animal lover's house sells for $695,000 - and all the money goes to the dogs
Proceeds of the sale will be used to train seven pups as service dogs.
Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer
'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.
'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds
'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'
Gisborne multisport facility scores $6.9m investment from trust
First phase of Victoria Sports and Recreation Hub is set to be completed by May next year.
Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans
Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunches
Mangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.
Man found dead on Northland beach
The victim was found by a member of the public about 2.30pm.