Napier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology
Napier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.
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Kaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthy
As long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.
Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga
Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.
'Highly careless or even negligent': Farm manager fined $52k for effluent pollution
An experienced Bay of Plenty farm manager has been fined for illegal effluent discharge.
Do you really need to wash your fruit and vegetables?
"For goodness' sake, you don’t wash your fruit and vegetables in dishwashers.”
Ruapehu council slams poll law, seeks further advice
The council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.
Man found dead on highway near Raglan
Police are looking for vehicles of interest, a Ford Falcon and a Mazda Axela.
Hamilton Rugby wins Peace Cup for fifth time in a row
The Hamilton Rugby Sub-Union defeated Eastern Bay in the final 24-0.
The last baby born in historic annexe returns
Colin returns to his birth place, on his birthday.
Wayne Langford talks calving and banking on The Country
Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Richard Appleby, Jamie Mackay.
Shield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' Wood
A clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.
'A story worth sharing': America's Cup a hit with Napier schoolkids and young sailors
Students were also able to sign their names on a special flag.
Whangārei police actively investigating after man shot in Ōtangarei
The shot man is now in a stable condition and three men have been arrested.
Taste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contract
Four of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.
Havelock North pump track hosts accidental qualifier for world champs
Havelock North's pump track hosted a surprise qualifier for the 2024 UCI World Champs.
Vote for your favourite Healing Art at Pihanga Health in Tūrangi
Community votes on art to enhance Pihanga Health's rooms, promoting healing, positivity.
Arson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fire
The house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.
Objective Build: Streamlining consent process
Waipā District Council adopts Objective Build consents portal.
Northland Taniwha fall short in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash in Hamilton
Northland Taniwha lose 34-19 in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash against Waikato in Hamilton.
'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
One dead in SH2 crash north of Gisborne
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Matawai Rd.
Kīngi Tūheitia's successor named: Māoridom, politicians react
Leaders are acknowledging Ngā Wai hono i te pō as the new leader of the Kīngitanga.
Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.
Farming leader concerned over land and water changes
Changes include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.
'Struggling': Beekeepers expect to make a loss this season
'It’s tough at the moment but hopefully it can turn a corner at some stage.'
Synlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kg
The dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.
Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England
The Far North world champ has title unification bout in UK.
'They buried their teeth into me': Walker attacked by three dogs
Man was left with some “gouges” on the top of his leg and bottom.
Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.
Watch: Dame Lisa Carrington's secret to success, and future plans
Carrington shares insights on her journey to becoming NZ's most dominant Olympian.
Dame Lisa Carrington in studio with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking
New Zealand's greatest Olympian joins Mike Hosking in studio to talk her success, what drives her to be the best and her venture into writing a kid's book. Video | Newstalk ZB
Tauranga dance studio represents NZ at worlds
Tauranga dance studio represented NZ at the world championships.
'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in council
The chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.