Sarjeant Happenings: What the black granite cladding on gallery extension means
The 'tioata' have been designed to catch the effect of light shimmering on water.
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Grow the heaviest spuds and win big: Alzheimer's Gisborne's potato challenge returns
Compete for $100 gift vouchers in a potato-growing contest with categories for all ages.
Ruapehu businesses need more snow to boost ski season
'Mother Nature hasn’t come to the party.'
Gisborne letters on rating methods, thanks for assistance, GE concern
Gisborne letters on rating methods, thanks for assistance, GE concern.
July median house price and sale numbers up on 2023
'July brought a new wave of buyer activity ... not typically seen in late winter.'
Contrasting paths to final for Boys' High, YMP A
Goalkeeper Louw the hero as students win semifinal shootout
Tairāwhiti community gears up for pivotal Māori wards referendum
Tairāwhiti residents are urged to educate youth on voting for Māori wards.
Generous farmers and buyers unite for annual Daffodil Day Sheep Drive
Farmers donate stock and buyers often pay above market value to support cancer fundraising
Ōpōtiki slip raises truck transport issues again
SH2 north at Ōpōtiki could be closed for a few days yet - heavy vehicles disrupted.
Extensive highway works continue at Otoko Hill
Nine recovery projects planned to make the Otoko Hill section of highway more resilient
Medals for Gizzy clubs at rescue champs
Midway clubbie Celia Willoughby notched two NZ age group records.
It's official - this tiny town makes the best toasties in NZ
The region has secured the hotly contested Great NZ Toastie Takeover competition (again).
‘Bombshell’: Devastation as mills announce permanent closure
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says he is deeply concerned for local communities.
'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler
The Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.
Dad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his ute
The man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.
High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International
If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.
Two vehicles involved in serious crash on SH10 outside Waipapa
Crash injures three people.
Govt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon price
The Government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale.
'Terrifying': Nurses working in hospital without doctors to protest with strike
The one-hour strike shows nurses are unhappy treating patients without an on-site doctor.
NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list
"The thought of being Prime Minister has not crossed my mind."
'I have survived. I can give others hope'
Daffodil Day: How a cancer survivor found a new purpose after pain and loss.
Orchard scanning technology helps growers
Two Hawke's Bay companies have worked together to develop the technology.
Monthly breakfast and cruise hits the right note
Te Awamutu Rod & Custom Club run inaugural breakfast and mystery run.
Taupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts bite
Tourism is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Taupō economy.
Ātiamuri dairy farmers start from scratch
The re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.
Vessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beach
Maritime NZ confirmed it is investigating after fishing boat beached in the Coromandel.
'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to apply
A previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.
Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert
Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.
The Country: Kate Acland on a decline in sheep numbers
Damien O'Connor, Harry Gaddum, Jim Hopkins, Kate Acland.
Samipeni Finau re-signs with Gallagher Chiefs and NZ Rugby until 2026
Chiefs coach McMillan says he is 'excited to be part of the journey'.
Waikato suffers first loss in Farah Palmer Cup against Canterbury
Waikato missed a last-minute chance to win, with Canterbury holding on for a 10-7 triumph.
Man to appear in court following arrest in Pyes Pā
A man is due to appear in court following an arrest in Pyes Pā.
Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead – with potential savings
A change in funding for Tauranga’s civic precinct could save $1m a year in interest.