Jack Fagan's shearing world record smashed in England
English shearer Nick Greaves now holds eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record.
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Whanganui church to mark 150 years
Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church preparing to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Where is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering race
Who will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?
New era for boating club: $2.1m upgrade approved
The Waikanae Boating Club is getting an upgrade.
Hit by a car during triathlon training: Pete Cowan's remarkable 13-year journey to Paris
Lying on the side of the road, his upper leg split, Pete Cowan worried about his future.
Lack of healthcare in rural areas 'unacceptable'
Rural patients are getting short-changed by NZ's healthcare system.
'Rowing is my personality': Olympic efforts inspire new wave of Hawke's Bay rowers
The medals weren't quite what everyone wanted, but was still fantastic.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday where the jackpot will be $38m.
Small town singer secures Song Quest success
Ngāhinapōuri mezzo soprano Katie Trigg wins 2024 Lexus Song Quest.
SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs
SH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.
Police appeal for sightings of Dargaville mum's car amid death investigation
A black Mitsubishi Outlander found in the car park at Omamari Beach is now the focus.
'A nightmare': Vacancies leave schools scrambling to fill roles
Principals say it's due to a lack of support from Government for the sector
'I can walk': Hawke’s Bay boy with cerebral palsy taking first steps after surgery
The community raised over $200,000 for 7-year-old Rocco Green. It's paid off.
Freestyler: Bill Knobloch knocks goal right out of the water
He wanted to swim 20km and raise $350 for the cause. He swam 32km, and raised over $2600.
Hawke's Bay boy with cerebral palsy walking unassisted after surgery
Seven-year-old Rocco Green needed walking aids to get around before he got Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery in the US thanks to fundraising. Video / Ashlee Green
Linda Hall: Intelligence of the lambs leaves humans feeling sheepish
OPINION: Yep, the humans took the wrong ewe and her twins.
Under pressure: The 'perfect storm' in primary health care
'Perfect storm' leaves GPs struggling.
Why a learner driver is 'glad' police pulled her over
How two frontline BoP cops came up with an app idea to help people stop reoffending.
Rob Rattenbury: A tribute to Whanganui East
OPINION: We've always been east bank people. It's got something for everyone.
Farmhouse dryer fire sparks lint reminder
Investigation found that the fire had begun as a result of lint build-up in the dryer.
'A culture of complaint': Leadership spats exposed within health provider
Raukura Hauora o Tainui Trust ordered to pay two former staff total of $123k.
Rugby: Taranaki lesson for Whanganui women's side
Whanganui kicks of its North Island Heartland Series campaign on August 19.
J.B. Phillips remembered as ‘literary sporting legend’
The former journalist was the 'heartbeat of our sporting community'.
Riverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vessel
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
'Distressing': Staff member assaulted in armed robbery
Paramedics checked the staff member at the scene, who was not seriously injured.
Family still in dark over mum's mystery death
Grieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.
Person arrested after driving on wrong side of SH1, causing three-vehicle crash
After causing the accident, the driver pulled an about-turn then fled the scene.
Triple the pride: Sibling rivalry fuels Hotham family’s sporting success
The Hothams are set for heated debate about which sibling success sits top of the podium.
Whangārei doctor breaks records, bags six medals at track and field champs
When Miles Holt is not busy saving lives, he is on the track training.
Four injured, one critical after crash in rural Hawke’s Bay
Four people were taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.
State care to circuit breaker: Napier hub fills major gaps for local rangatahi
'It’s really been a full circle moment.'