Proposed alcohol bans and fees in Waipā open for public feedback
Waipā residents can now share their views on the Local Alcohol Policy and Alcohol Control.
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The Country Fast Five: Meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit Kamoj
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Taupō to get a 'pop-up' cinema and possibly a drive-in
A temporary cinema solution has been found while a permanent venue is finalised.
News in brief from the Far North - environmental awards, Savour tastes of Northland and hill country fund
News snippets from the Far North
Eleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair return
Far North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.
'Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beer
McLeod's Brewery has been awarded their biggest accolade yet
Barry Soper: NZ's brave new world of genetic modification
OPINION: NZ has finally come out of scientific hibernation and into the real world.
Kanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanau
More violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.
Clock ticking for Natural Heritage Fund applications
Up to $20,000 can be requested per project
Forestry firms fined for illegal earthworks and contaminant discharge in Waingaromia
Judge fines firms $126,000 for unlawful earthworks and discharging contaminants.
'It’s absolutely absurd': Review of 'prohibitive' insulation rules welcomed
Northlanders welcome a Government review of building codes making houses unaffordable.
Gisborne letters on Trust Tairāwhiti mandate, Māori representation, get over Grey St
Letters on Trust Tairāwhiti mandate, Māori wards, Grey St.
Dangers of inner harbour swimming raised as bylaw passed
The danger of swimming in the inner harbour and how to enforce prohibiting it was raised.
Farmers and growers on sustainability journey urged to enter 2025 farm 'Enviros'
Farmers and growers urged to enter the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers
Marriage and medals have captured Kyle Baxter's heart at the club.
'Less is more': Council divided on numbers for next election
Whanganui District Council has debated whether to have 10 or 12 elected members in 2025.
Far North's Taipā Beach Resort has new management company in charge with big plans
Taipā Beach Resort has new managers ahead of busy summer season.
Signs of hope for under-pressure honey industry
The mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa showcases its horticulture development
Tātau Tātau shows its Wairoa horticulture developments to the Government.
Dancing from their heart in memory of Pam
Miere Christiansen-White wins annual Logan dance scholarship.
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too
The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.
Phoenix snare NZ age-group star Luke Brooke-Smith
Originally from Whangārei, he's also an age-group BMX champion.
Body found believed to be that of missing 84-year-old
Norman was last seen on Sunday but his family says his body has been found.
Prolific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discovered
The burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.
Ngāti Te Paea's whare was stolen from Parekawau Road
The land, which now only has the trailer left behind by the thieves, was leased from the Horowhenua District Council. Video / Grace Odlum
$60,000 worth of gun supplies stolen from Rotorua store
Thieves broke into Gun Supplies Limited on Ti St.
Shooting puts man in Palmerston North Hospital
The shooting was the latest in a series of gun-related crimes in Manawatū in recent weeks.
Hamilton City Council welcomes newest member
Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.
Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Nadia Lim, Carlos Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
One injured as plane loses control, hits parked aircraft at Waihī Beach airfield
The crash involved two light aircraft.
Carrington undecided on Olympics future as returning medallists eye Los Angeles
New Zealand's Olympians have begun to return home after a record-breaking Games.