Master Electricians challenge lights up
The challenge is one of 13 regional competitions before the grand finals.
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Big double for Kiwi shearers at Great Yorkshire Show
Jack Fagan wins Great Yorkshire Open Final, while he and David Buick take out test match.
The Country: Emma Poole's Young Farmer grand final update
Emma Poole, Willy Leferink, Chris Brandolino, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.
Wairoa floods: Former police commissioner Mike Bush to review regional council’s management of river bar
The region was hit by severe weather and flooding in late June.
Street View: Do locals want Mount ferry service?
The ferries would run from downtown Mount Maunganui to Tauranga city centre.
Gisborne auto shop surprises with dual awards at national conference
'I was shocked to be fair': Benson Auto Clinic owner.
Solar farm to grow crops beneath its panels
“We’re looking at ... blueberries ... ranui berries and vegetable crops as well.”
EIT Ideaschool break-in 'unacceptable', equipment taken from locked area
EIT was targeted three times over one weekend, institute says it won't impact students.
Person and pet budgie rescued from Hamilton motel fire
Fire and Emergency crews were alerted to the fire at 7.52am.
New toilets a colourful addition to Kāpiti
'That’s what my work is all about – celebrating places you see all the time.'
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Hastings parking management to change
A camera in a car to monitor metered and timed parking areas in Hastings.
Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity
It's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
Angus Simms: Record-breaking fruit season celebrated but still work to do in food waste
OPINION: Wonky Box ticks the food and waste boxes.
Another protest against SH2 barriers planned
Rain or shine, SH2 residents north of Tauranga are ready to protest once again.
SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.
Shoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisle
Duchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.
Multiple failures in lead-up to death of mental health patient, coroner rules
Mother believes failures in health system will not improve, despite the strong criticism.
Culinary Fare draws in more than 500 young competitors from around NZ
"It’s hard, but that’s the beauty of it. If it was easy, you would get bored."
Drugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crash
A driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.
Gisborne letters on Hear4U, Grey St, flooding risk, council's land management plans
Gisborne letters on Hear4U, Grey St, flooding risk, council's land management plans.
Mahia celebrates multi-use sports facility, enhancing local recreation
'Let our young ones be the manu o taiharuru.'
Tuia exhibition: Year 11 art melds heritage with personal growth
Art students celebrate local and cultural identities in Tuia exhibition.
Rugby finals a shot in the arm for Wairoa
'Wairoa will be the winner on the day,' Mayor Craig Little says.
'All hell broke loose': Jury agrees with teen who texted mates after fatal crash
Taku Manu Paul was killed after twice being run down by the teen.
Forestry manager admits loss of public trust in industry
The parties are near agreement in Gisborne's Kanuka Forest case.
What's on in Gisborne? Daniel Champagne, Tuia exhibition, winter Arts and Craft Fair
What's on in Gisborne and regular events.
Transport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone use
The Govt will begin a 'risk-based' approach to TTM use that will reduce cone numbers.
Long-time Whanganui cafe owner shuts up shop after 16 years
'I have always used real butter - never margarine, or substitutes.'
LPSC gaining traction in Poverty Bay hockey
Ngātapa-Paikea shaping up as women's clash of the weekend.
Questions remain after Gisborne couple’s pets suffer horrific poisoning deaths
'He started to vomit, fit and have a psychotic episode.'
Guitar virtuoso Daniel Champagne to dazzle Gisborne at The Dome on Saturday night
Daniel Champagne is to play at 40 locations on his 10th tour of NZ.
Govt’s promised gang-busting squad still in ‘design stages’ week out from launch
The Government's National Gang Unit was meant to be established by July 1.
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.