'The message for other skippers is, it is your responsibility to stay alert.'

Demolition is set to be completed at the end of August. Video / Paul Taylor

Todd McClay, Ray Smith, Julian Raine, Stefan Vogel, Kerry Worsnop.

Residents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.

Duty manager Carol Turner says the shop has something for everyone.

Hawke's Bay resident says entry fee being hiked from $11.50 to $20 is 'ridiculous'.

The Prime Minister has hinted at a possible review of the management of Wairoa River.

Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.

Mum still waiting for authorities to make formal ruling on what caused Isabella’s death.

No one was home when fire took hold of a home during the flood.

Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.

Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.

Psychologist says the memory of Cyclone Gabrielle is still raw.

Tūrangi's Matariki events were a true community effort.

A trial date has set in the High Court at Hamilton for February 2026.

Michelle Hayward's artwork impressed the judges.

The Bitches’ Box’s fourth live show.

Clarke Johnstone's partner died on New Year’s Eve.

This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.

Juvenile seals can turn up in weird and wonderful places at this time of year.

The garden is already under development but still needs $300k to be completed.

'It would usually take 10 years to deliver what this council will deliver in three years.'

Jason Trembath pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions.

Liquidators are working with Flaming Fires' director to get money back to customers.

The 8yo's previous school allocated just five minutes per child due to class sizing.

Spade Oak Le Champ Blancs de Blancs impresses tasting panel.

The Dark Destroyer might even come face-to-face with the Egg Cups.