A Gisborne music legend: Tributes flow for Darryl Monteith
'... A leader, a champion for the arts, a talented musician and genuinely good person.'
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Men's Shed Whanganui launches bold plan
'It’s not only for us old fellas - it's for the new ones coming on.'
'The foundation people need': Māori mum in search of the perfect school fit
She's only 3, but Arita-Jay's mum is already looking for the perfect school.
'Violent and aggressive behaviour': Northland retailers face challenging times
Retail crime is increasing in Northland - so what are police doing about it?
Social Media Etiquette: Workplace relations
What are the rules of engagement with colleagues - and especially bosses - online? Video / Alex Cairns
Motorcyclist dies after crash in rural Hawke's Bay community
The road remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit conducts a scene examination.
'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under house
Drew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.
'I want answers': Family of mum found dead on beach desperate for information on eve of tangi
Police believed to be looking for man seen with Jo Sione-Lauaki in lead-up to her death.
'Terrorising' teen intruder forces school into lockdown
Teen girl not from the school allegedly ran through the front gates threatening students.
'I'll be thinking about it a long time': Hurt to linger for Luuka Jones
Competing in her fifth and likely last Games, the Kiwi was cruelly denied a shot at gold.
'We all tried to lift': Witnesses rush to help driver 'pinned' under forklift
'I don’t think I have ever heard someone scream like this in my life before.'
'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass
Northlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.
Live ammunition, needles and deer carcass amongst items found in recycling
'Sheer luck' shotgun cartridge made it through process without going off.
Aspiring young Rotorua Olympians smash swimming records
'They are breaking NZ records and are on the pathway to go to the Olympics' - coach.
Mark Oulaghan shoots for Riccarton double-double
Stable runners West Coast and Berry The Cash are red-hot favourites.
‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’
'Instead of impacting your wallet, in the long run it's going to end up benefiting you.'
Quarry granted consent despite ongoing opposition
An iwi authority told the panel only days earlier of its strong opposition.
Person injured after car-cyclist crash in Tauranga
The crash was reported to police at 2.20pm.
Armed police spotted in Ohauiti
Armed police are turning people away from a street, a reader says.
NZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula
'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'
Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
The Country: Andrew Hoggard on NZ's infant formula standard
Andrew Hoggard, Kate Acland, Doug Avery, Shane McManaway, Todd Clark.
Furry romance: Cotton-top tamarins have instant connection
'They’re definitely getting along well.'
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
Police investigate 'unexplained death' at retirement home
An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.
Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays
Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.
Granny flats proposal will not address housing market failures, council says
Removing or reducing consent requirements would have minimal impact on costs.
Last Hawke’s Bay gold medal hopes rest with canoeists
Aimee Fisher and Hamish Legarth are ready to kick-off their games bids.
Obituary: Betty Maddern remembered for her singing, warmth and service to community
She contributed to the WWII effort by raising funds for troops overseas.
Weekly market donates proceeds to community groups
TA i-Site, Citizens Advice Bureau among recipients.
History of Te Awamutu buildings hot off the press for Christmas
Eight-year project culminates in A Bricks & Mortar Legacy book ready for print.
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
NZ's only organic chicken farm sold to Inghams
Ben and George Bostock will remain involved in the business.
One person critically injured in SH1 crash near Taupō
The road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.