How Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generation
Sam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.
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Kiwi finalists revealed for transtasman agriculture award
"A very exciting group of young up-and-comers and entrepreneurs in our industry."
Chicory-finished lamb added to boutique meat company offerings
Matangi is normally known for its Angus beef.
Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash
Pedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.
'Whole lives ahead of them': Siblings killed in horror Rotorua crash
'My girl is dancing among heaven’s flowers,' victim's widower says.
Havelock North movie theatre saved after Event Cinemas draws curtain
Matt Bell said there had been a real prospect the Havelock North cinema would close.
One dead in Coromandel crash
Emergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.
Fonterra converting two coal boilers to reduce emissions
Dairy giant Fonterra's $64 million project to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets.
French prosecutors seek up to 14 years in jail for rugby players in rape trial involving two Kiwis
The verdict is expected overnight.
The Grinch visits Waihī as festive flags fail
The town’s festive flags have been taken down.
'Standing with them': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty Bill
Gisborne Council opposes Treaty Principles Bill, citing threats to local partnerships.
Will Hamilton on his cancer journey
Police officer Will Hamilton is fighting blood cancer. Video / Will Hamilton/Givealittle
Couples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few years
Brides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.
'Better place': Restaurant operators whose lease was not renewed open new venue 200m down road
'Maybe this has happened for a reason.'
Hamilton in for big visitor boost following announcement of high-calibre event calendar
Waikato is the place to be in the next while.
'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes
'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'
Community stalwart can't retire completely after 35 years of volunteer service
Dot McCulloch continues her work with Makaraka Cemetery Trust.
Charity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kids
Oranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.
'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing trip
His body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.
Man ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly woman
He suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.
Truck trailer rolls on SH25 in the Coromandel
Emergency services responded to an incident shortly after 1.15pm.
'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbour
Lion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.
'Steady sales': Gisborne retailers hopeful for Christmas boost
Large retail spending growth for Gisborne may not carry forward into Christmas.
Sixty infringement notices issued at Napier checkpoints before gang tangi
The funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.
Paeroa's big bottle gets put on ice
Paeroa's famous bottle is getting a temporary makeover for a frozen L&P promotion.
Coastguard Gisborne securing future through Sunrise Foundation
Coastguard's endowment fund 'a call to action' for the community.
Speed limits to drop to 30km/h in Tauranga
The council has approved the new 30km/h variable speed limit outside the 35 schools.
SH1 at Karāpiro to close up to four times a year for maintenance works
The first closure will take place for four days in January.
'Best of the best': Superstock stars set for Gisborne showdown
Rees family trio to lead the charge in Superstock Thunder series at Gisborne Speedway.
A decade in the making: Stage 2 of port twin berth gets Enviro Court tick
Extensive collaboration with community made outcome possible: Port general manager
Winston Peters talks ferries on The Country
Winston Peters, Ray Smith, Shane McManaway, Lynley Wyeth, and Campbell Parker.
Council votes to drop prices at Ocean Spa for Hawke’s Bay residents
Plans for cold plunge pools and a reflexology walk in Ocean Spa stream in future.
Inaugural food festival a real treat for Taupō
Over 40 food and drink businesses participated in the 9-day event.