Thunderstorms set to hit Bay of Plenty; drivers warned to take care
MetService has issued a weather watch.
Young Māori cancer survivor interviews Michelle Obama
Kya Hurihanganui Thornicroft was only 13 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
'Learn and embrace': Hastings mayor says world-first Te Reo festival could become regular fixture
Thousands are expected to come to the region for the event.
Star hooker expected to miss start of All Blacks season
Samisoni Taukei'aho was forced from the field early in the Chiefs' semifinal win.
‘Vile backlash’: Marae hails tough decision to fund upgrades
The district’s nearly 20 marae will be able to apply for marae development grants.
One flown to hospital in critical condition after Feilding crash
The road is blocked and diversions remain in place.
Severe thunderstorm watch: Possible thunderstorms and rain for Northland this evening
The watch is in place from 6pm until midnight tonight.
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
New satellite classrooms announced for high-needs students in mid-north
It's part of $89m put aside for special school funding and upgrades announced on Friday.
Transgender woman off to men's prison after violent hammer attack
Crown says jail challenges for trans woman not "something she should get a discount for".
Challenging economic times ‘nothing new’ says Hauraki mayor
Hauraki mayor confident despite challenging economic conditions.
Why for some people, answering a call is a ‘fate worse than death’
'Telephonophobia', a type of social anxiety, is common amongst Gen Z and Millennials.
Seven years of Waimakariri biodiversity project
"We can’t work on habitat creation and restoration in isolation."
Triumph and tragedy: Meet the footy fan who takes his mum’s ashes to the game
Mega-fan won't work on match day; a day dedicated to his mum and favourite football team.
Small town, big talk: The hunt for a man on the run with his kids
Resident’s heartfelt message for missing kids' mum after she showed him photo of trio.
Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers
Disease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.
Ponsonby shooting: Police probe if revolver found in lake was murder weapon
They are cut-down Alfa Carbines, which have fast become the favoured gun for gang members.
Mark Lister: Raft of bad news from locally listed companies
OPINION: What could turn things around for local stocks?
Chiefs book date with Blues in Super Rugby Pacific final
The road to Super Rugby Pacific glory will go through Eden Park.
Body found after man vanishes swimming in Whanganui River
Police say they received reports of a man failing to surface yesterday.
Man charged with baby Mustafa Ali's murder appears in court, name suppressed
The man will next appear in the High Court at Hamilton in July.
Course graduates ready to work: 'Thank you for giving me an opportunity of a lifetime'
The graduates are now qualified for the forestry and conservation sector.
Quad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoC
DoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.
Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors
Opinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.
Into the arms of her killer: Was OT too quick to place a 19-month-old in a new region?
'She could have stayed with us as long as required ... I can't help thinking, What if?'
Napier cocktail bar exasperated over council red tape on alleyway use
'The only thing we want to do is bring life back to the CBD.'
It’s pointless squandering resources trying to keep up with the Joneses
There will always be some risk involved when you are investing