Baby Mustafa Ali death: Man to fight murder charge
A trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.
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Bank's warning to NZ farmers – don't get complacent on emissions
Rabobank says NZ agriculture should not 'coast' on greenhouse gas emissions.
Waka artwork wins ceramic awards top prize
Michelle Hayward's artwork impressed the judges.
'Things are tight right now for farmers': ETS changes welcomed
Farmers pleased proposed law change to keep ag out of the ETS passed its first reading.
'He would be so proud': Equestrian rider off to Olympics after partner’s sudden death
Clarke Johnstone's partner died on New Year’s Eve.
Australian law passes to end live sheep exports by sea
Australia to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.
Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation
This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.
Seal spotted 1km inland as 'silly season' begins in Tauranga
Juvenile seals can turn up in weird and wonderful places at this time of year.
Final fundraising for Hamilton Gardens' next garden gets under way
The garden is already under development but still needs $300k to be completed.
Grey St trial sparks debate: community split on street changes
Councillor abused over controversial street project.
Gisborne District Council adopts Three Year Plan
'It would usually take 10 years to deliver what this council will deliver in three years.'
Disgraced cricketer and serial groper jailed again
Jason Trembath pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions.
Customers owed thousands from Flaming Fires offered warmth from rival
Liquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.
'There’s just nothing': Family eyeing homeschooling due to lack of learning support
The 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.
'My strength had gone': Mum in remission after cancer diagnosis
Marena Gregory was diagnosed with cancer after getting a 'stabbing pain' in her breast.
Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plans
Contracts are due to be signed-off in August.
'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armyworm
Fall armyworm was first detected in Northland in 2023 - so what's being done now?
Is a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?
Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.
Swede as: Gisborne wine shipped to Stockholm
Spade Oak Le Champ Blancs de Blancs impresses tasting panel.
Heroes, bigots, football and rugby - Chase star Shaun Wallace ahead of his Kerikeri show
The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.
News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
News snippets from the Far North
Snow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits country
Rain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.
Young family 'terrified' after attempted carjacking in holiday traffic
The arrests relate to burglaries, car thefts and driving offences.
‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition
One man killed 65 cats, landing him a $500 prize.
Wairoa still in State of Emergency as council runs Givealittle page for donations
Council chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.
Mayor Neil Volzke: Plenty to find joy in when you live in Stratford
OPINION: Plenty to be postitive about in Stratford.
Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response
Matariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.
Taskforce Kiwi volunteers in Wairoa for flooding response
Defence Force and emergency services veterans volunteering their services in Wairoa.
David Buick wins open final at Lochearnhead Shears
Buick wins the open final but Scotland takes the Joe Te Kapa Memorial Trophy.
College kapa haka group’s trip of a lifetime to China looms
Massive opportunity to showcase Māori culture.
Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.