$3 billion deal: 'Significant' implications for Fonterra
Independent bank cites potential financial consequences as well as benefits.
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'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crash
The teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.
NZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZ
Sentiment in the agriculture sector has improved since mid-2023.
One region pushing 30C: Widespread warm temperatures forecast this week
The whole of New Zealand is in for some abnormal spring warmth toward the end of the week.
More than half of Hauraki ratepayers happy with council performance
The results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.
Kaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'
The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.
'They are going to f***ing kill us': Woman's final words on 111 call
Credence Malcolm and another man who can't be named say they didn't murder Korrey Whyman.
Helicopter used in Gisborne rescue
One person was taken by helicopter while two were taken by IRB off Tuamotu Island.
Meeanee Speedway: Hawke’s Bay driver Kairyn O’Brien celebrates arrival of newborn son with win
It was a memorable night for O’Brien in the 22-strong Superstock class.
Gisborne farmer runs 11 marathons in three days in Backyard Ultra World Team Champs
Tomlinson and NZ teammates place sixth overall as limits of human endurance are pushed
Kiwi rowing great announces retirement
One of New Zealand’s most successful female rowers has announced her retirement.
Farmer with terminal cancer caught in two-year battle with ACC
The 53-year-old fighting for compensation now has less than a year to live.
Triumphant Rosemary Mair brings World Cup to Hawke's Bay
White Ferns victory tour heads to Havelock North on Wednesday.
One of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest rugby clubs moving after 50 years
The Napier club is building a brand-new clubroom and changing rooms – at a new location.
'Bombshell': Prostate cancer survivor speaks out on 'stigmatised' side effects
"Before, you had no limitations ... and all of a sudden there’s a handbrake on."
Revealed: True value of cruise ship visits to Northland economy
Full value of cruise ship industry to Northland revealed.
In national first, Far North hosting te reo Māori Inspiring the Future course
Te reo Māori Inspiring the Future course held in Kaikohe for first time.
SunGold export outlook juicy but yellow kiwifruit competition looms: Zespri
A 'proliferation of brands' are increasingly expanding their kiwifruit offerings.
Massive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
The 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.
News briefs from the Far North - student flying high, sign vandalism costs rise, Lotto win and surgery successful
News snippets from the Far North
'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
Ministry to appoint Commissioner after Waikato school board fires teacher, members step down
Four-parent board members resigned over teacher dismissal backlash.
'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social media
Social media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.
Māori businesswomen win top award amid school lunch contract loss
Puku Ora wins Tohu Aorangi award amid loss of school lunch contract to national suppliers.
Melbourne Cup: Former Napier Boys’ High pupil rides a Kiwi hope
Michael (Mick) Dee has ridden 783 winners, but none yet in the Melbourne Cup.
Gisborne councillors to decide on Grey Street T-intersection change
Council may approve T-intersection; work to start in November if approved.
Time for a 'cool' change: All aboard special voyaging experience on Tairāwhiti waka hourua
History and practical skills part of waka mentoring programme.
Broccoli $9 a head? Growers' freshwater reform warning
Govt urged to prioritise commercial vegetable production in new freshwater regulations.
'Innocent people are going to get harmed': Bullet holes found in homes amid Hawke's Bay suspected gang shootings
One woman living in a home with bullet holes had shifted there because of cyclone damage.
Frozen velvet exports to China set to resume
MPI and China’s customs authorities have been negotiating the issue since late 2023.
The Country: David Seymour no fan of a CGT
David Seymour, Nathan Guy, Samuel Whitelock, Phil Duncan.
New alcohol bylaw review raises concern in Gisborne council
Gisborne councillors to review 2015 Alcohol Control Bylaw by June 2025 to ensure safety.
Club final in Napier as rugby league breaks new ground – again
Driven by a coach with a passion, the Stallions reach the final in their first season.
Scene now cleared following truck and car crash
A truck and car collided on Whangārei Heads Road just before 12pm.