Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
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Former refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boat
While oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.
News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop
News snippets from the Far North.
'Never worked a day': Confessions of a Kiwi editing legend
After more than 50 years of working in film, Paul Maxwell knows a thing or two.
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
Foster mum of seven children jailed for $221k benefit fraud
'She has taken advantage of the benefit system for her own personal gain.'
'The heart of Māoridom': Rotorua decides on Māori wards
About 60 people came to hear what the decision would be.
'I did not want to rape her or anything:' Man accused of violating teen tells police
Raveen Saily says he believed the 16-year-old had consented to sex in the changing room.
Stunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'
Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.
Watch: Worshippers injured after mass brawl at Sikh Temple involving swords and baseball bats
At least one taken to hospital, police appealing for witnesses
RSE workers killed in crash worked in Bay for three years
Their employer says they were genuine, loyal and caring men.
Vintage tractors as far as the eye can see
One of the largest displays of vintage farm machinery in the Southern Hemisphere.
'Blue highway': Tauranga ferry service still on the cards
A ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.
Waste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment Minister
The plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.
Restorative youth justice oasis Te Kāhu Tiu prepares to soar
Securing a funding stream is the centre's final hurdle.
More than 100 jobs lost as logistics company closes down Auckland stevedoring operations
Staff were informed of the redundancy process today.
'It let out a few growls': Fur seal greets bike riders as Hawke's Bay ushers in new season
Furry friends are making themselves known for spring.
A sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutrition
The high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.
Warnings still in place for river that turned orange
Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
Miles Hurrell on expanding Fonterra's Studholme dairy factory
Miles Hurrell, Nicola Willis, Mark Leslie, Siobhan Lynch, Ray Smith.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Police investigating Tauranga online group arrest three men
The men face multiple charges.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria
Service as Justice of the Peace recognised
Te Awamutu Justices of the Peace branch recognises colleagues
Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours
An air mass from Australia will also bring warmer days and milder nights for parts.
Top five names revealed for $1.6m fire truck: Voting opens
'Trucky McTruck Face wasn’t going to cut the mustard' in Hawke's Bay Airport competition.
Synlait co-founder John Penno lodges complaint over recapitalisation plan
Former chairman John Penno has pushed back on Synlait's recapitalisation plan.
Waikato Hospital wait times soar to 'distressing' levels
One woman had suspected internal bleeding and still was not seen by a doctor.
Inaugural charity auction raises money for food provider
Mills Albert and Wellington Rugby combine to help Bellyful with charity jersey fundraiser.
'Approaching perfection': Multiple chef's hat awards for Hawke's Bay restaurants
Have you dined at these highly awarded Hawke's Bay restaurants?
Farmers v foresters amid allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management
Landowners hope forestry companies will step up after allegations aired at public meeting.
Emotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operation
Winstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.
Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats
Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.