'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei Hospital
An Northland emergency doctor says the health system is in a death spiral.
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'Devastated': Four Northland childcare centres closed amid liquidation and debt
The closure has created uncertainty for employees, parents, and the wider community.
'Thought I was invincible': The man who technically died on the rugby field
'If this had happened on the farm I wouldn’t have had a chance.'
Our Treasures: Kiwi North creating butterfly habitats to aid conservation
How to help protect them around your place.
Kiwi-made autonomous horticulture vehicle showcased in the US
Prospr is designed to carry out orchard and vineyard crop tasks more efficiently.
Into the Lions' den: Backing Steamers for final challenge
EDITORIAL: We have every confidence the boys in blue and gold will be crowned champions.
Man unable to escape ex's violent rampage as he was on EM bail and couldn't leave the house
Judge queries how victim ended up being bailed to her home in the first place.
'Better off having a free dumping system?': Illegal dumping doubles amid rubbish sticker resales
Gisborne's kerbside rubbish sticker trade online raises fears of illegal dumping.
Upper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missing
A rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer
The curious case of the fuel station that hasn't sold fuel in months
'Out of fuel', says a sign taped to a yellow bin in the forecourt – locals wonder why.
Labour Weekend BBQ tips: How to achieve slow cook perfection
The founding father of American-style barbecue in NZ gives tips.
Donors dig deep to deliver funding for new Medieval Garden at Hamilton Gardens
The venue's new addition is expected to be finished for summer 2025.
Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'
Napier freedom camping: Ban on non-self-contained vehicles?
Two sites deemed less suitable due to safety concerns and low scores.
Growers ponder ways to make mushrooms more appealing
Mushroom delegates meet in Auckland this week to tackle the shrinking sector's issues.
Meteorologist says Hawke’s Bay is the place to be this weekend
As the A&P show wraps up attention turns to the rest of the long weekend.
Man at centre of Levin homicide investigation named
The building linked to the death has burnt down.
Port of Tauranga FY25 net profit forecast to improve
Import and export volumes improve after sharp drop this time last year.
The Country: Jamie Mackay in the USA
Chris Brandolino, Jamie Mackay, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Doug Laing, Toby Williams.
Dannevirke’s Luke Kemeys: Reaching your savings goal in 3 steps
'It’s the lifeblood, money is involved in everything we do'.
College's barbershop quartet hits the right notes again
The quartet won the mixed voices category for the third year in a row.
Fonterra manager guilty of manslaughter over meth-laced beer death
Aiden Sagala, 21, died after unknowingly drinking contaminated beer.
Hospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ says
Dargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.
'Like mini helicopters': Warm weather and barbeques bring bad blowfly buzz
Blowflies and barbeques are making an early return to Hawke's Bay.
Designer goods, jewellery, gold: Men face 37 charges after police raid
More charges are likely, police said.
Parents in firing line as youth crime rises in NZ
More support from justice system, whole-of-community response needed: Mitchell
Kaitiaki and scientists join forces to protect lowland forests
Kaitiaki and scientists monitor 41 forest fragments to protect biodiversity.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter after 10yo son fatally shoots hunter
The defendant did not have a current firearms licence.
Rainy Labour weekend ahead, lifeguards ready at beaches
Lifeguards prepare for busy Labour weekend; weather may deter some beachgoers.
Regional councillor denies grandstanding claim after meeting removal
Allan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'
A patties' cleansweep for Hawke's Bay at national sausage awards
The Bay butchers won both beef patty categories at the annual event.
Dogs' day out: Tight final caps successful sheep dog trials
Camaraderie and competition among triallists at Poverty Bay Spring Show.
Crews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend
“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
Warning for Whaka Forest users as harvesting set to begin
Enter an unauthorised area and you could be prosecuted.