At 49, DJ Sowerby finds his calling in early childhood education
Gisborne man DJ Sowerby breaks gender norms as an early childhood teacher.
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Pip from Apata wins the Young Grower contest
Apata Group trainee orchard manager Pip Terekia wins the Gisborne Young Grower contest.
Bay of Plenty council could gain investment war chest of $650m from share sale
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's sell-down could equate to more than $850m of stock.
Tairāwhiti suffering in 'perfect storm' of poverty
The Salllies call for support during their Winter Appeal week.
Controversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs
119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.
Opinion: Aotearoa is at a crossroads and time of reckoning for our founding document
OPINION: A constitutional rethink – beyond a referendum – is necessary.
New 155 Whare Āwhina hub to centralise organisation's support services
155 Whare Āwhina will centralise support services at new location.
Too much! It's raining wild cats and kittens in Far North pensioner's garden
50 wild cats too much for Far North pensioner in council flat
Gisborne faces costly clean-up as woody debris clog beaches and waterways
Dismayed and disheartened by yet another debris build-up.
Last of the Angus to sell today - 100 young bulls for sale
Turiroa and Kenhardt Angus studs at Wairoa and Nuhaka will sell their bulls today.
Got New Year plans? First Northern Bass lineup dropped
Wet and muddy weather last time hasn't dampened future plans
No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead
SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.
Notorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'
Serenity Grace Tebbutt was visibly shocked as she was jailed for supply drugs.
'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days
'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'
'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjust
Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.
Waipā rates up almost 15% in tough times
Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.
Man charged with ram-raid and rape calls victim's relative a 'compulsive liar'
The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.
Psychology, society Inspirations behind award-nominated artwork
Jordan Barnes is one of 77 Parkin Drawing Awards finalists.
Council to meet tenants at home to discuss rent increases
Mayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.
Power to the people: Living wage movement featured in new book
Lyndy McIntyre's book records an extraordinarily successful movement.
Taupō light festival out to nail its place amongst the stars
It's all about location for Taupō's 'magical' Winter Festival light show.
Future of rural Waikato lake under review
The reserve attracted 44,689 users to its walking and cycling track last year.
Pioneering Feilding family's life captured in new book
The Carthew family were booksellers and involved in politics, church and the community.
The Country: The PM on his Primary Industries Summit address
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, Hamish Marr.
Truck's load downs power line, causes road closures in Hastings
Police were called to the incident just after 12.00pm.
Dairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subdued
Prices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.
‘Rapidly out of daylight’: Survival skills help save father and son trapped in bush
Duo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.
'Smashed the whole shop up': Robber with hammer threatens retailer, witness
The store is increasing security after the incident.
Inside Economics: Could synthetic milk sink the dairy industry?
Could fake milk ruin our economy, and what should we make of the latest tech 'hype cycle'?
More opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up
$153m was put aside in the Budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.
Did sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks not
A resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new dairy farmers to the district
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new farmers to Waipā.
Cyclist has serious injuries after collision with car in Napier
A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on Marine Parade.