'That was a pretty spectacular sight'
Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.
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New policy aids Gisborne homeowners with non-lift mitigations
Gisborne District Council expands flood relief, includes retaining walls.
Gisborne letters on climate response, Grey St protest allegation, hot springs enthusiasm
OPINION: Tackling emissions; Wednesday's Grey St protest claims.
HortNZ call for Tairāwhiti to be included in recovery work extension
HortNZ wants Tairāwhiti included in planning permission extension for recovery work.
Gisborne council staff report abuse at Grey St protest
Council chief executive posts on incident, police investigating
‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold
Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.
High noon for J and T Hickey Charity dog trials
There has been a good standard of competition in the 58th running of the event.
Midwife battles myeloma, finds hope in clinical trial
Friends raised funds for her cancer treatment with hāngī.
ShadowTech Day inspiring girls to pursue tech industry careers
'A diverse workforce is crucial for the industry’s continued success.'
Tips on buying better rams
Gisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.
Jane Mander Village resident recalls Olympics of the past
Families were proudly cheering them on back home.
Government funding boost for Gisborne events
First Light Marathon, NZ surf lifesaving champs, music festival among recipients
Kerikeri chef's Double Cheeseburger pie wows judges at pie awards
Three Northland bakers have been recognised as some of the country's best pie makers
Vege tips: Don't pass up the versatile parsnip
Opinion: Do you say "pass" to parsnips or are they a fave?
Dancing diary: Turbulence turns to steady progress in lead up to showtime
People's Choice has also opened - get voting now!
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Couple’s profile - Cori Marsters and Emma Baylis
Cori and Emma talk about their progress during Harcourts Dancing for Hospice practices.
How a school competition is helping to create Olympic champions
Selestino Ravutaumada and Ngarohi McGarvey Black were in the Rotorua Boys High 1st XV.
'Abysmal': Campaigner's four-point plan to fix SH29 woes
The Kaimai resident has been campaigning for improvements for nine years.
Mahé Drysdale sworn in as Tauranga's mayor
'Our city expects nothing less than governance that is respectful and is united.'
Planter boxes are made with love
The planter boxes are available only through the Stratford Daffodil Day committee.
'Little old Whangārei' dancers to battle it out at World Hip-hop Champs
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of the 27 talented dancers.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Deputy PM inducted into Whangārei Boys' Fideliter Fellowship
Winston Peters receives hall of fame honour during formal assembly.
Katie looking to make dream a reality at Lexus Song Quest 2024
Ngāhinapōuri mezzo-soprano takes another step towards a professional career.
One of Emma Twigg's boats could bring her a gold medal. Another is already behind the bar
Napier bar The Pavilion will be ground zero for rowing fans for 30 minutes of high drama.
Engineers face disciplinary hearing over failed transport hub
Three engineers are facing a disciplinary hearing over failed Tauranga transport hub
Morgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stage
Opera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.
Good cheer: 1000 expected for Battle in the Bay competition
The cheerleading event is in its sixth year.
Digger operator who died in Kaingaroa Forest incident named
WorkSafe is investigating the Ōpōtiki man's death on Wednesday.
Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run
Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.
Building fire extinguished on rural school grounds with help from public
Members of the public used a hose on the ceiling fire before firefighters arrived.
Touch of frost with sunshine for weekend
MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.
Local sports advocate honoured for service
Ra Mako has spent nearly 30 years coaching and advocating for grassroots rugby.
A book launch with extra spice
While books and condiments don't usually go together, they do for this special occasion.