Could short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?
A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.
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Kotahi-Maersk freight alliance continues for another 10 years as more global supply chain issues loom
Commitment shores up NZ resilience to expected global supply chain turbulence.
'National treasure': Lake faces environmental 'disaster', advocates claim
'It is an absolute disgrace we have infrastructure that has failed.'
Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
Fire destroyed it, then it was sold for $1, now it could transform a town
The building was gutted, leaving concrete columns and beams. They've been kept.
Sweating through school: Welcome to shearing class at Wairoa College
'It keeps the kids in school, and it’s definitely keeping the kids in tow.'
‘Why did I do this?': Hospital doctor's 'grim' 32-hour weekends
'I think people should have to do a week as a junior doctor.'
'Something I can't control': All Black eyes opportunity after re-signing
'I can't control who the coaches pick and, for me, it's just about being able to perform.'
'Epic' East Coast heat of Rockquest
Smokefreerockquest 2024: Tairāwhiti's top acts chosen for regional final.
Iwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot
'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.
Forestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high payments
Residents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.
Gisborne council debates iwi representation in new leadership body
The LLB will address key issues and members are evenly split between iwi and council.
Inner-city flower baskets hanging by a thread
'It would seem that we have lost pride in our appearance.'
Far North news in brief: Lotto win, roading contracts extended and road safety heroes wanted
News snippets from the Far North.
Gisborne Digest: Pink Shirt Day, weather warning, Foon on farm ownership
Gisborne digest covers Pink Shirt Day, weather warning, backing for lifeguards.
New pathway will make a difference at Te Puia
Patient journey eased with tweaks to Te Puia Hospital's helipad.
Far North students connect to te ao Māori and learn essential life skills
Students learning life skills in the Far North.
The Chase star announces huge surprise for Kiwi fans
The Dark Destroyer is keen to share his love for NZ once more on his July visit.
Man accused of abusing five cousins
A man's facing 27 charges related to the sexual abuse of 5 cousins.
'Parliament starts with family, empathy and humanity': Bereft Act MP thanks well-wishers for support
The second-term MP's loss was honoured by PM Luxon, other politicians and public figures.
Murderers who stabbed man who ‘narked’ on Mongrel Mob boss get extra jail time
The men murdered Eli Johnson in 2022 for 'narking' on a gang boss.
Rugby great Sid Going farewelled in Northland rain
About 1000 people turned out in the rain for the funeral of NZ legend 'Super Sid' Going.
'Dehumanising and degrading:' Man's abuse left woman unable to breastfeed
Adam Thomas Ross' abuse spanned two-and-a-half years.
'A privilege': New principal for Napier Boys’ High School
Napier Boys' High has new principal.
Waikato rescue helicopter takes stock of April
Last month, the helicopter completed 48 missions.
Car crashes through fence and hits Napier house
Teenager motorist apprehended after suburban Napier incident.
Pamela Storey: Waikato not going to grind to a halt without economic development agency
OPINION: The closure of Waikato's economic development agency.
Drain from mid-19th century discovered in central city
The find "represents a very early attempt at formal drainage".
Civil Aviation Authority to inquire into Northland helicopter crash
Civil Aviation Authority plans to understand what 'exactly' happened and why.
Sean Maitland's long rugby career comes to a close
The former Hamilton Boys' student retires after an illustrious rugby career.
Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award winner Ben Purua on The Country
Ben Purua, David Seymour, Phil Duncan.