
Former NZ winegrower of the year selling vineyard, cellar door and restaurant to focus on US wine exports
'We just couldn’t justify continuing to have a lot of capital tied up in the vineyard.'

'Come home': Grandma's plea to fugitive son Tom Phillips to bring back kids
And the grandma squashes rumours she's been helping the elusive family.

Man with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home
'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'

Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.

MTFJ's work-ready course: Skills for success and NCEA credits
Free course for youth, covering job skills, budgeting and personal development.

'Desperately want to live a sober life': Kiwi man can't pay for rehab, devises own plan
'I desperately want to live a sober life,' says Josh Woodgate-Jackson.

Retirement Commissioner on the need for homes for downsizing
Jack Tame talks to Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson about the need for more small homes for downsizing. Video / Newstalk ZB

Battle of the Bays ahead for Steamers in quarter-finals
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are primed for an exciting home quarter-final this Saturday.

Chief medical officer jobs under review
Four small health regions could lose medical officer roles.

Drizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in temps
Polar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.

Māori game studio co-founder to speak in Foxton
'My talk will be about taking a grassroots company global.' -Amber Taylor

Kiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as Tauranga
People were given a rare glimpse into the mechanics of the sun after the solar storm.

Star backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers Bloxx
Is build-to-own the solution to unaffordable housing?

Tairāwhiti Arts Festival Rā Season attracts thousands with interactive Light Trail
The curator praises phenomenal feedback as the festival enters its final days.

'Loss of emotional control': Jilted lover set ex's home on fire
Judge Lawson: The intentional damage shows a pattern of behaviour towards former partners.

'Age is just a number': Couple in their 80s still going on motorcycle holidays
'I’ll keep going till I fall off and don’t get up.'

Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy
Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.

Hūhana Lyndon: The revitalisation of te reo Māori has been a struggle without end
OPINION: New Zealand has a goal of having 1 million te reo Māori speakers by 2040.

Dry socks and secret chocs: 23 tips for farming a Southland spring
OPINION: Pete Gardyne knows what he's on about, he's been farming for over 20 years.

Hydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost water
Favourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.

'Stolen our legacy': Teen killed by drunk driver doing 165km/h
Mafi's family devastated: "He was taken from us, our son was robbed."

Waioeka River: Person still missing
The police are still monitoring river conditions following a serious crash in Waioeka.

Man paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250
Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.

'Hunted Australia' chief says cops should use thermal drones, search dogs to find Marokopa kids
David Craig has joined the chorus of criticism over the police’s slow response.

Young Kiwi wakeboarder wins world title amid stormy conditions
Annabel Stevenson, 11, wins World Wake Association U14 girls title in Australia.

Trail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob member
Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.

Transfer station charity shop targeted in overnight raid
Thames store missing $7000 in electrical goods after unwanted visit.

Plane hits fence, helicopter strikes wires in spate of aviation accidents
There have been five serious accidents and five incidents over the last 10 weeks.

Magpies lock Isaia Walker-Leawere is in the All Blacks' frame
The 27-year-old is the only Hawke's Bay player chosen for international duty.