Regional cash for upgrades to Rātana and Waitangi cultural sites of significance
Ratana Marae and Waitangi Treaty Grounds receive regional funding.
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Is this the nation's most diverse school?
Hamilton's Knighton Normal School teaches 75 ethnicities and has a roll of 730.
Economic woes sour prospects for China's dairy farmers
Setback for an industry symbolic of China’s decades-long economic rise.
Fonterra to test IPO case for Consumer business
The dairy co-op says it continues to explore potential divestment options.
'Police will take action': Warning to protesters starting convoys today
Protest organised by advocacy group Toitū te Tiriti started at Cape Rēinga this morning.
Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say
The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.
One critically injured after two-vehicle crash north of Napier
One person was critically injured in the crash near Tangoio.
'Really sad': Couple's last-ditch attempt to save beloved pool with $38k of their own money fails
A Hastings couple offered almost $40k to save the pool. The council said thanks, but no.
'Fed up' neighbours say speed bumps cause 'mini earthquakes' in homes
Neighbours in Welcome Bay want speed bumps on their street gone.
'I've got to kill you now': Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammer
He told her that if her family came to get her, they'd be killed and buried.
Family cat returns home with bullet wound
Okoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.
'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claims
The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.
NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years
Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.
Bowel cancers detected at early stage in successful Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme
Te Tai Tokerau Bowel Screening Programme saving lives with 89 cancer cases detected
Opinion: Why 10-year horizons make shares more predictable
Shares are more predictable long-term; 97% of 10yr returns are positive writes Mark Lister
Village Radio ready to relocate rare record relics
Village Radio moves, relocating 20,000 records and vintage broadcasting equipment.
Tauranga-born ice figure skater aims for Olympics
Petra Lahti sets her sights on the international stage.
Person shot in hunting accident north of Whanganui
Police say inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.
Hunt v Paddon for the win in final leg of International Rally in Whangārei
Hunt only needed to maintain second place to beat Paddon for the trophy.
Dog in car taken from shop injured but reunited with owner
A dog is safely back with her owner after thief steals car.
Outlook for dairy: Fresh signs of life but China still disappoints
New Zealand and Australian milk production is off to the strongest season start in years.
Kingi Snelgar: The price of citizenship, lest we forget
OPINION: The Māori Battalion's sacrifices were meant to ensure better treatment back home.
A coffee fix for a good cause: Baristas-in-training back foodbank
Donate a can and enjoy a steaming hot cup of holiday cheer.
Tauranga foodbank shares donation wishlist for busy festive season
Tauranga Community Foodbank is preparing to feed families and children for Christmas.
'Big few days': All Blacks' concern for Cane after nasty cut against Ireland
The 32-year-old was pictured with a huge gash in his head after the Dublin win.
'One big family': How two teens went from having trouble at school to new career dreams
'It gets me out of the house, it gives me something to do all day ... '
Hut renovations: 'It’s ingrained in the Kiwi way of life to explore the outdoors'
The teams will tackle everything from minor repairs to major overhauls on the iconic huts.
Vege tips: Eating thistles? Don't knock it 'til you've tried it
OPINION: These thistles are a staple in the French diet.
The 1912 North Island A and P Show draught horse debacle
Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.
Springs Flat roundabout could enable new supermarket, shopping centre and houses
A new supermarket and shopping centre will be enabled by the proposed SH1 roundabout.
'A very big need': Referrals to Salvation Army services double in a year
'Every little thing counts, every can of baked beans counts.'
‘End of an era’: Tangihanga for Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies begins
The last standing member of the Māori Battallion, Sir Bom Gillies, has died, aged 99.
Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store
The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.
'I was physically abused': Disabled man suffers attacks, neglect in care home
'People didn't treat me like a human being.'