'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his trade
Butcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.
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Stripped naked, bashed: Vigilantes attack suspected paedophiles in Tauranga
Police warn 'vigilante actions' could harm investigations.
Have you seen Jessica Littler? Police searching for missing 77yo
Police found Littler's car parked at Hamilton Gardens.
'Little Ref': 13-year-old whistleblower making a big noise on rugby field
Tauranga's kid ref for rugby Arthur Rickard.
College teacher thrives as Goldie mascot at Olympics
'It was incredible and a trip of a lifetime.'
FPC 2024: Waikato FPC squad named for opener against Volcanix
Fijian international Jade Coates returns after missing 2023 due to injury.
Provincial rugby gets underway with the Battle of Kaimais
Josh Moorby will make his homecoming debut in Mooloo colours on Saturday.
Dancing for Hospice judge shares her three winning tips
'I’m always trying to look for that chemistry, that magic.'
Power price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group says
Multiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.
'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a home
Kenny was unresponsive and suffering from 'acute toxicity' when brought to SPCA.
Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
'Absolute nightmare': Parking changes causing issues near Napier school
'There were cars constantly up and down doing u-turns, double parking, it was chaos.'
'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.
Lake Rotokākahi protest: Council injunction bid fails - for now
The decision came with a 'word of warning' to protesters.
Hockey: Battle royals set to heat up the turf
Watch out, Kowhai... YMP A hungry to bounce back from first dropped points.
‘Cost of dying’, trust given to funeral directors put in spotlight after Tipene Funerals allegations
Claims made against a former Tipene Funerals' director come as costs for burials rise.
'An honest, genuine man': Remembering JB Phillips
'Sport was just a real passion for him. He loved it, he really loved it.'
'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism
After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.
Gisborne councillors vote to keep Māori wards, binding poll next year
Māori make up 56% of Gisborne but are historically underrepresented in local government.
Driver seriously injured in head-on crash with truck at Awapuni, Gisborne
Roof of car removed to extricate injured man.
Baby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeks
His father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.
Mixed night for Whāngārā in midweek Premier games
The games were a lot closer than the scorelines suggest.
Refurbishments mark new chapter for Makauri School
'We feel fortunate to move into these beautiful spaces': Principal
Discover upcoming events in the Tairāwhiti region
Gisborne events: Ballet competition, global bass by BrazilBeat, Little Women play.
Flats handed back to kaumātua after cyclone repairs
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust hails return of homes after 18 months.
Gisborne letters on Grey St 'streets for people' saga, Olympics meet culture wars
Gisborne letters on Grey St, the Olympics, and city buildings.
Experience Queen hits live in Gisborne’s latest theatre production
Some of Gisborne’s finest vocal talent is taking the stage.
Funeral service on Saturday for 'music man' Monteith
Passing leaves huge hole in local live music scene
'It’s really tough for our whānau': Schools requesting charity aid as cost of living bites
Schools are doing their bit to help while families struggle to afford the basics.
'Incredibly special': Kiwi kayakers break 40-year medal drought
It's the most coveted prize in all kayak sprint disciplines.
School honours teacher aide's 25 years of service
St Marcellin School hails 'excellent teacher aide, staff member and colleague'.
Elevator tunnel party takes experience to ‘next level’
Special events celebrate the 105th birthday of Whanganui’s Durie Hill Elevator.
Bombshell day in Polkinghorne trial as wife's recording played: 'He is out of control'
The Crown says the eye surgeon strangled his wife and staged it to appear a suicide.
Man ran from mental health centre, stole SUV at knifepoint before fatal Waikato crash
Stunned motorists spoke of erratic, speeding driver before tragedy.