'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'
The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.
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Church Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awards
Church Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.
Predator-free programme on ice due to lack of funds
An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.
Temperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter Saturday
Hastings hit a forecast peak of 28C soon after 1pm on Friday.
Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'
Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.
The Country: Rural banking with Federated Farmers
Richard McIntyre, Gavin Hodgson, Smiley Barrett, Grant Nisbett, Chris Hipkins.
Rotorua CBD road closed as police attend serious incident
People are asked to avoid the area.
College's haka echoes across the Great Wall
Great cultural experience for Kāpiti College's kapa haka group.
Jason Momoa’s special gift from Rotorua and what it means
Momoa's Rotorua show was opened by Mayor Tania Tapsell, who presented him with a gift.
'Closely monitoring': 400mm of rain to fall in 24 hours on West Coast
Some Hawke’s Bay spots may crack 30C this weekend – the first time since summer.
Vietnam vet to speak at Gisborne's Remembrance service tomorrow
Ex-sailors urged to attend Gisborne Remembrance Day service; speaker Desmond Omundson
Patients carried up stairs all week after hospital lift breaks
The only lift at Bay of Islands Hospital has been out of order since Saturday.
Meat the Need holds online auction to help Kiwis doing it tough
“Every bid in this auction brings us closer to ... ensuring no one in NZ goes hungry."
'Waste of money': Should more than $500k in unused rates have been refunded?
A majority in the community wanted the money back, but the council chose to reallocate it.
'There's no snakes': Couple pleased with move home from Australia
More wealth and more sunshine - so why did this Northland couple return to NZ?
Twenty cheers: Sawmill Brewery marks two decades of resilience
Kirsty McKay and Mike Sutherland are celebrating the award-winning brewery.
Why a Whangārei rural postie stayed 30 years in the job despite hugely increased workload
Northland postie has delivered her final package after 40 years
'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming glory
The Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.
Final touches needed: 1000-year bridge completion date pending
Bridge connects Titirangi/Kaiti Hill and Puhi Kai Iti, offering views of Turanganui-a-Kiwa
Counterfeit cash, ammunition seized in Te Kauwhata
Police ask retailers to boost their banknote security knowledge ahead of Christmas.
Whanganui friends and business owners create unique Rēwena Gin
'It’s more than a drink when there’s the connection of whānau.'
'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wants
Vans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.
'Powerful, pure soul': Hamiltonian shaves hair in support of mum's cancer battle
The Waikato Herald told her story last week. Now she's taken part in Shave for a Cure.
Havelock North: 35-home project next to garden store gets approval
Approval has been given for a 35-home project next to a Havelock North garden store.
One farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set in
Drought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.
Here’s to an even longer long weekend: Wyn Drabble
Opinion: What's more relaxing than a long weekend? An even longer weekend.
Heretaunga Women’s Centre: We’re trying to help, and we’re being insulted
OPINION: Imagine unlocking your front door only for someone to come inside with threats.
Kirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring Shears
A shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.
'Incredible': Heart transplant recipient outlives life expectancy by nine years
He is 'living proof' of what can be achieved through people donating their organs.
'Soul-destroying trauma': Horse's 'brutal' injuries blamed on fireworks
The animal was euthanised after ripping through a wire fence.
Taonga pūoro revivalist follows ancestors’ footsteps 100 years later
Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is on a mission to revive the Māori musical traditions.
'Should have known': 14yo dies in suspected suicide after Oranga Tamariki closes her file
Maaia Marshall was assessed three times as being a suicide risk before her death.
Mixed verdicts in mass trial of eight Mongrel Mob members accused of murder
The jury's marathon deliberations ran for two weeks.
Police narrow down information sought after Levin woman hit by car while walking dog
Police said the vehicle would likely have damage to either the front or driver's side.