‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock
Chris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space.
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NZ house prices could rise 5% in 2025 as analysts signal market turning point
Also find out where house prices and rents rose fastest and slowest in NZ's year in review
Rotary boosts Christmas Appeal with 200 donated items
The can drive tally for this week's Rotorua Christmas Appeal is in.
Surfer dies in Raglan despite CPR efforts by lifeguards
Emergency services were called to the scene around 2.25pm.
Beloved grandmother one of four victims killed in crash near Rotorua
'Tears from my eyes keep on falling.'
Deluges forecast for North Island, Auckland faces thunderstorms and muggy temperatures
Akl forecast to hit 24C tomorrow, 26C on Fri. Hastings could reach 30C in weekend.
'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing trip
Raniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.
Three men to appear in Palmerston North court on drugs and firearms-related charges
Police executed search warrants at two properties in Highbury this morning.
$31.1m mental health facility opens at Gisborne Hospital
New Gisborne unit prioritises early intervention with two short-stay beds for better care.
Police admit 77 min delay in attending Northland child double homicide was a mistake
A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.
353 undersized pāua to be returned to the sea, divers to face charges
Police stopped the car due to complaints about driving by members of public.
New $15m wharf underutilised but still off-limits to the public
It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.
Flaxmere sign ‘monstrosity’ removed after resident’s protest
How one Flaxmere resident's campaign led to removal of a controversial 'H' sign.
'A great start': Sweetcorn crop harvested early
The region’s sweetcorn is ready for picking and will be in stores this week.
Shine like a diamond: Special Rotorua school celebrates jubilee
The event was attended by more than 150 guests.
‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again
Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.
Hikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting town
Trucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.
Ram sales season set for final flourish at Matawhero Saleyards
Te Ruanui Poll Dorsets to put up 120 of their rams for sale in last big sale for 2024
'This is one of the hardest years': 3900 gift sacks for those in need in Hawke's Bay
Gifts focus on STEM learning, fun and practical items for children in need this Christmas.
Bomb's away: Manu competition set to make a splash in Hawke's Bay
Epic bomb competition returns to Hawke’s Bay this weekend at Havelock North Village Pool.
The Country: Farming and banking with the PM
Christopher Luxon, Richard McIntyre, Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins, Tony Cochrane.
Basketball tournament big fundraising and community success
'A wonderful day': Basketball event honouring Midge Te Kani brings community together.
Watch: Roaring car seen 'driving like something else' after Massey driveway death
The alleged driver was arrested in Thames, 128km from the crime scene.
'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancer
Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'
'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated gifts
The children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.
'Distressing incident': Armed robbery at Rotorua bottle shop
A vehicle was found abandoned shortly after.
Kiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workers
Asad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.
Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.
Local couple triumphs at annual spud competition, winning top prizes
Spud in a Bucket contest raises $2800 for Alzheimer’s support in Gisborne community.
One fighting for life, another seriously hurt, one car stolen: Police try to piece together Hawke’s Bay assaults jigsaw
Victim 'taken to hospital by someone else', as offenders steal car and flee.
The sector paying an average $70k
'You don’t have transport costs, you step out of the door and you’re at work.'
Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
Pools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recovered
Three people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.