'Pretty much fully booked': Thousands expected for waka ama champs
Close to 1000 paddlers and twice as many supporters are expected in town.
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'History of harm': Relief as liquor store application withdrawn
A hearing was scheduled to take place this month.
Imperfect asparagus finds a home: Wonky Box teams with Kiwi growers
Rejected fruit and vege finds a new home through Wonky Box.
Goldsmith enters the Ngāpuhi den for the first time
'The hapū have never ceded sovereignty', says Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene
Humpback breaches in Northland
Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine
Dream comes true for Hawke's Bay man with major prize win
The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Lottery winner thought he was being scammed.
Another positive result in latest GDT
Prices have risen again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
Magpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay community
Rugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.
Call for council to drop $147m hotel, convention centre idea 'altogether'
'If it was financially viable, we would have it up and built by big corporates... '
His dream became a 'nightmare' - but he'd do it all again to house the elderly
Rory O'Rourke's work to get three new homes for the elderly has been rewarded.
'Part therapy': Business resilience celebrated
More than 80 local businesses in Taupō entered the 2024 Stella Awards.
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
'It's like Mad Max': Locals despair as crime 'out of control', not enough police
'NZ had a reputation as a place in paradise and it’s fading fast.'
Homegrown talent set to shine at Boxing Day festival
A slew of homegrown and emerging talent will take to the stage in December.
School principal forged documents to claim grandparents' super after they died
Judge: 'Had you done this right, you probably would have got the inheritance anyway.'
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
Iconic waterfront road in Bay of Islands' Russell/Kororāreka, to partially close for six-month trial
The benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly environment will be assessed.
Napier City Rovers aim high after rampant first-up National League win
Stunning start backs up Napier City Rovers' hopes of doing well in the National League.
'Look, it’s too late! Get out!': Mum's desperate plea to son as house burns
‘When we got out it would have been only 30 seconds later when windows started blowing.'
ANZ branch continues its 150-year legacy in Tauranga
The opening marked 'a new beginning for ANZ in Tauranga'.
ACC reports increase in Croc-related injuries
Jack Tame talks to ACC injury prevention spokesperson James Whittaker about the increase in injuries related to Croc footwear. Video / Newstalk ZB
Foodstuffs North Island CEO on Commerce Commission's merger rejection
Jack Tame talks to Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quinn about the Commerce Commission's rejection of the proposed merger between Foodstuffs North and South Island.
One slip and it was all over: Hawke's Bay's big race transferred to Te Rapa
When a horse slipped in Race 1 in Hastings on Saturday, it was the beginning of the end,
Man appears in court following serious assault on police officer
He was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and with resisting police.
New national hockey league matches set for Napier
Big year for Hawke's Bay hockey as it prepares to host two games in a new competition.
Auction frenzy turns $20,000 loss into $20,000 profit
Couple stunned after home sells for $1.2m under the hammer.
‘State-of-the-art’: Refurbished children’s unit opens at Rotorua Hospital
Health minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.
Council starts 'process' to remove beach shelter
Council says the shelter has to come down as it breaches bylaws.
Meet Dan: Life-sized 'unicorn' up for auction
Dan the unicorn from Baazar Boutique is looking for a new home.
Hamilton City Council scraps two hours free parking in CBD
Visitors can now park in the CBD for free for one hour.
Californian artist brings the moa back from extinction
The exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.
Artist’s plea to recover stolen art which took 500 hours to sketch
The Napier artist says the stolen artworks are 'like a baby to me'.
Hivemind: Why beekeepers should work together
Study finds NZ beekeepers have a wealth of experience but tend to work independently.
'Not going to let the old man in yet': Neville Bowen, Chris Burr win photo competition
'Once the sawdust gets in your veins, it stays in your veins,' the wood chopper said.