Eight new Kerikeri social houses open to help meet demand
New Kerikeri Kāinga Ora homes to ease housing crisis
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'Link to the world' Iwi leaders want airport's future finalised and land returned
An MP says a solution can be found ‘that makes everybody happy'.
Two years, little action: Slow progress on child safety reforms years after Malachi Subecz's murder
Two months since a scathing report, there is no update on how to better care for NZ kids.
Some Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationist
A Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.
Downpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout October
A weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.
Wairoa Trust hands back last of damaged homes
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa hands back last of 24 homes repaired after Gabrielle.
UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
Scramble for houses in elite school zones after spike in rejection letters
"People suddenly thought, ‘Shoot my son didn’t get in’.”
Will a clean slate change Synlait's fortunes?
Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.
Independent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-owners
Shareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.
No CEO, no worries? Hawke's Bay Airport yearly results revealed
The North Island's third-busiest airport had plenty of change in its 60th year.
What owners plan to do with prime Lakefront site
Work started on the empty section last week.
Gisborne surfer wins top title at national champs
Jaxon Pardoe reached the Y7 and 8 boys’ final with a dominant display in his semifinal.
Man accused of murder in court after Ripiro Beach body in burning car
Anaru Morunga, 34, faces a total of nine charges, including murdering Jasmaine Reihana.
Fundraiser blends art auction and expert insights at Brains on the Beach
Discover art and science at Eastwoodhill fundraiser with Dr Lucinda Thatcher interview
Rare mudfish found on farm near Timaru
The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.
Neighbouring motels hit market with catch for developers
Two motels are up for sale near Havelock North centre - with an asterisk for developers.
Kaupoi made a real fight out of it
Ngāti Porou East Coast gave South Canterbury the fright of their lives.
'Do the right thing' – Police call for information after home invasion
Man suffers facial injuries after three offenders force their way into Northland house.
Fixed-wing aircraft used in continued search for Luke Berwick in Waikato
Berwick, 31, was last seen in Raglan and has not had contact with family since Tuesday.
Watch: 'F***ing sellout' - Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' face
He said protesters were 'being extreme', people gave govt mandate by voting.
Man pulls body from the water near Raglan Holiday Park
The man spotted the body from the footbridge and went in the water to pull it out.
The Country: October weather with Phil Duncan
Phil Duncan, Jo Luxton, Kylie Leonard, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes, Rowena Duncum.
Drivers face $750 fine for parking in disability spaces from October 1
Drivers face a 500% fine increase for parking in disability spots, now $750 from Tuesday.
Three men arrested for arson linked to large fires in Waipawa
The arrests come after weeks of investigation by police.
Police give update on injured couple linked to Rotorua homicide
The dead woman was discovered by police on September 23.
Air quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worst
Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.
Back home 19 months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged Wairoa
Whānau who have been out of their homes for 19 months get back the key to the door.
'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business success
Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.
'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warnings
Month's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
Female councillors question mayor's committee reshuffle
Tense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'