Ceremony marks opening of 11 relocatable homes at Ōmāhu Marae
Dreams and aspirations were realised as 11 new homes opened at Ōmāhu.
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Couple's surprise: Tairāwhiti volunteers win Nan Evans award
Hans Kwak: 'The award is as much for Trish as it is for me.'
One person treated for smoke inhalation after house fire in Raumanga
A person was treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Raumunga this afternoon
'We just want action': Abuse in care survivors unite for apology
Denise Caltaux says abuse in care is at the core of a lot of the country's social issues.
Zimbabwean saxophonist amped for Totara Street
Thabani Gapara will play in Mount Maunganui, touring his album, Dzindza.
Saluting and farewelling Tā Bom - the reluctant war hero
It was a fitting ceremonial farewell that Sir Robert Gillies would have dodged.
‘Words will never be enough’: Hawke’s Bay survivors respond to abuse in care apology
Hawke's Bay survivors say the public apology is “empty and meaningless” without redress.
The vegetable Kiwis find very a-peeling
New Zealanders chomped through over $1 billion worth of this humble vegetable last year.
'Market is crap' - house builder Classic Group drops staff numbers by 90
'We used to build 300 houses a year but we’re down to 70, 80, maybe 100.' - Cooney
'We're marching to a promised land': Hīkoi attracts thousands in Whangārei
It's only day two but the Government is already nervous, hīkoi organisers say.
Turtle troubles in Napier: 'It is totally irresponsible to release them to the wild'
Turtles are believed to have been dumped by owners who can no longer care for them.
The Country: Damien O'Connor on his European trade trip
Sir David Carter, Damien O'Connor, Toby Williams, Rhys Roberts, Tim Dangen.
Hints of red and purple: Secret location for Enchanted Ball to be unveiled
The Enchanted Ball is coming, and it promises to be 'magical'.
'Going to be awesome': New green space for Tauranga
It will include a half basketball court.
'We will make a noise': Ngāti Kahungunu backs hīkoi ahead of arrival in Hastings
Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti will be in Heretaunga on Friday as it makes its way to Wellington.
'The power of small actions': The 5000-item goal for foodbank
Louise Watson has set herself a 5000-item goal this Christmas for the foodbank.
Luxury boutique properties under new management
The signings bring its management portfolio to 20 properties.
Te reo champion's influence extended beyond the kapa haka stage
Ricky Mitai was known for his immense warmth and generosity.
Police find body in Whanganui River
The body was located in the water near the City Bridge.
Free counselling service faces uncertain future
The Marton Counselling Centre’s budget has taken a $30,000 hit.
'Buzzing': Orca close to shore thrills locals
A local media company says orca sighting made "once in a lifetime" footage.
Can wool make hot tubs sustainable?
Outdoor Gravity says the usual materials used to make spa pools are unsustainable.
Zespri asks producers to vote on overseas expansion
The market wants the gold – but there's a supply-demand gap, Zespri says.
Iwi goes to solar energy to power dozens of retirement villages
Ngāpuhi Investments in joint venture to supply energy exclusively to Ryman Healthcare.
One dead in Manawatū crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Rangiotu Rd about 5.30pm.
Docuseries reveals shocking twists in Peter Beckett case
REVIEW: Peter Beckett insists his wife's drowning was an accident.
Stabbed and walked away laughing: Teen's ongoing trauma after shopping mall attack
'Small disagreements' led to a teen stalking a peer around a mall and stabbing her.
NZ Herald Live: Tory Whanau in studio with Nick Mills
Tory Whanau in the studio with Nick Mills
‘You are uniting us’: Iwi, supporters mark hīkoi with beach bonfires
Tipene Walters thanked David Seymour for uniting Māori to march for Te Tiriti.
Five injured in two-vehicle crash near Te Puke
A serious crash blocked a highway in the Bay of Plenty.
'Genuinely cared for': School family united after lightning strike, hall fire
The school's performing arts centre and new-entrants class were demolished after the fire.
The last soldier: Thousands expected to farewell NZ war hero
The funeral and burial services for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies are to take place today.
News briefs from the Far North: Big rescue helicopter donation, Whānau as Leaders for Whānau event, and warm October
News snippets from the Far North.
Watch: Kiwi teen swaps guitar picks with Pearl Jam frontman during Auckland concert
The 14-year-old plans to use the prized memento at his future gigs.