Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite
A tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal
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Feedback sought on alcohol-free area in the Mount
The temporary alcohol-free area was first introduced in December 2018.
Trio who allegedly left man for dead on the side of Waikato road can be named
The fourth accused has two weeks to decide whether his name will be kept secret.
Fonterra now strong enough to make capital return aside from consumer business sale: new report
Balance sheet also supports increased dividend target says Northington Partners.
Chat, cans and chips on The Country
Raymond Bowan, Todd Muller, Jason Herrick, Greg Menzies, Greg Millar, T Martin, Rick Ladd.
'Where we’ve always wanted to be': $10.5m supermarket opens in Pāpāmoa
The supermarket owner's daughter played a special role at the official opening.
Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.
New $20m rescue helicopter to boost Hawke’s Bay's lifesaving missions
Aircraft ordered and due to arrive and begin operating in September 2026.
Napier man challenges insurer over flood hazard maps, gets premium discount
Call for greater transparency on where insurers get their information from.
'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermen
A fisherman spotted a 'big splash' about 3km from his boat on Saturday.
More than 500 new homes planned for Hastings suburb
Two businessmen, a commentator and a horticulturist team up for a bold plan in Flaxmere.
$3 billion deal: 'Significant' implications for Fonterra
Independent bank cites potential financial consequences as well as benefits.
'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crash
The teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.
NZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZ
Sentiment in the agriculture sector has improved since mid-2023.
One region pushing 30C: Widespread warm temperatures forecast this week
The whole of New Zealand is in for some abnormal spring warmth toward the end of the week.
More than half of Hauraki ratepayers happy with council performance
The results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.
Kaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'
The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.
'They are going to f***ing kill us': Woman's final words on 111 call
Credence Malcolm and another man who can't be named say they didn't murder Korrey Whyman.
Helicopter used in Gisborne rescue
One person was taken by helicopter while two were taken by IRB off Tuamotu Island.
Meeanee Speedway: Hawke’s Bay driver Kairyn O’Brien celebrates arrival of newborn son with win
It was a memorable night for O’Brien in the 22-strong Superstock class.
Gisborne farmer runs 11 marathons in three days in Backyard Ultra World Team Champs
Tomlinson and NZ teammates place sixth overall as limits of human endurance are pushed
Kiwi rowing great announces retirement
One of New Zealand’s most successful female rowers has announced her retirement.
Farmer with terminal cancer caught in two-year battle with ACC
The 53-year-old fighting for compensation now has less than a year to live.
Triumphant Rosemary Mair brings World Cup to Hawke's Bay
White Ferns victory tour heads to Havelock North on Wednesday.
One of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest rugby clubs moving after 50 years
The Napier club is building a brand-new clubroom and changing rooms – at a new location.
'Bombshell': Prostate cancer survivor speaks out on 'stigmatised' side effects
"Before, you had no limitations ... and all of a sudden there’s a handbrake on."
Revealed: True value of cruise ship visits to Northland economy
Full value of cruise ship industry to Northland revealed.
In national first, Far North hosting te reo Māori Inspiring the Future course
Te reo Māori Inspiring the Future course held in Kaikohe for first time.
SunGold export outlook juicy but yellow kiwifruit competition looms: Zespri
A 'proliferation of brands' are increasingly expanding their kiwifruit offerings.
'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
Massive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
The 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.
News briefs from the Far North - student flying high, sign vandalism costs rise, Lotto win and surgery successful
News snippets from the Far North
Ministry to appoint Commissioner after Waikato school board fires teacher, members step down
Four-parent board members resigned over teacher dismissal backlash.