Priceless rings returned to grateful owner after son gifts them to classmates
Bonnie's daughter came home from school with a gold ring on her thumb - whose was it?
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'It’s pretty validating': Fashion students' success at awards
Fashion students have excelled at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards.
Council roading team fighting forestry crunch
Maintaining the seal on rural roads has been under pressure 'for several years'.
Gisborne left out of America's Cup tour
City misses out due to late application, with the closest tour stop Napier on September 4.
On the road again the theme for Gisborne gymnasts
Competitions in Hastings, Kāpiti and Tauranga.
'Long overdue': Whangārei of the future revealed in proposed strategy
In the next 30 years, the district will add 40,000 new residents.
Historic Hawke's Bay: The origins of the Veronica Sunbay
Glass windows were originally used between the colonnades.
'Does someone have to die?': Dog attack victim and locals fume over lack of action
Victim and locals angry no one has been charged for vicious dog attack in Tairua.
New mural at Gisborne Skate Park promotes youth support helpline
'It is more than just paint on a wall. It is a beacon of support and a symbol of love.'
Nine Northland restaurants that could be your new [or old] go-tos
The prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide names the top 300 dining spots countrywide.
Vege tips: Fennel - confessions of an aniseed addict
Opinion: Florence fennel is flavoursome but sometimes frowned upon.
Retro Valley opening for Reece Mastin at The Factory
Waikato band Retro Valley will open for Reece Mastin at The Factory Hamilton this Saturday
How an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed down
Operation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.
Lena Ormsby named as one of 25 'changemakers' by YWCA
The high-achieving ex-Karamu High School student is passionate about race relations.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
'No democracy, no rates': Tauranga resident's rates revolt
A Tauranga woman has been locked in a row with the council over unpaid rates.
'Person of interest': Arrest after four-hour police operation
'Police were in our backyard and front as well on the streets.'
Musician who wrote debut album over five years of high school wins recognition
Music provides 'safe space' for young musician and youth advocate.
Paeroa musician hits the right notes and wins national recognition
Annafinau Tukuitoga is strumming up a storm with her brand of bluegrass.
All Blacks star apologises to teammates after missing bus to airport
The player apologised after missing the bus – what Robertson did next revealed.
New Human Rights Commission leadership announced
Appointments for human rights and equal employment opportunities roles.
Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Whangārei
Police say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.
'I have staff crying regularly': Calls for more rural medical training
Overstretched rural clinicians 'feel at times they are letting the community down'.
Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill
The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.
Bay in a flap: Tui to play curtain-raiser for Magpies - huge crowd expected
The Tui open their 2024 NPC women's rugby campaign at McLean Park - Home of the Magpies.
'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.
Couple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of children
The couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.
Heads up: Major roadworks on the horizon for Raumati Rd
The repair work will take place in spring and will involve stop/go traffic management.
Waikato Rugby lends Christian Leali’ifano to injury-hit Auckland squad
Auckland Rugby thanks Waikato Rugby for loaning Leali'ifano amid injury woes.
Self-titled 'father of colostrum' back in dairy industry after jail spell for fraud
Terevor Lock heads new Waikato venture aiming to boost colostrum export market.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
The Country: Chris Brandolino on Niwa’s supercomputer
Chris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Chris Russell, Rowena Duncum.
New record on the cards as warm weather approaches
Warm air could see Hawke's Bay break a 1973 weather record on Sunday.
Rotorua Business Award finalists announced
'The number and quality of entries have blown everyone away', says business leader.