'Hundreds of thousands of dollars to $19 an hour': Faumuina's event to support mental health
Sione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.
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Far North drains causing farm flooding can't be cleaned until summer
Summer earliest Far North council can clean blocked drains that flood farms
'Something to aspire to': Whangārei cadet forces seeking new venue
Due to Nest moving into the facility, the groups are hoping to find new facilities.
$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of Croatia
Far North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.
Far North flooding risk to reduce with $1 million Quarry Rd bridge upgrade
Kaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge gets government funding for upgrade to prevent floods.
News briefs from the Far North - Lotto winner, firearm discharged, Māori ward meeting
News snippets from the Far North.
Northland MP, Kaipara mayor condemn spate of robberies in Mangawhai
Four Wood Street businesses were impacted by the attacks.
Silicosis threat greater than asbestos: push for NZ to act on deadly dust
Call to ban engineered stone benchtops in NZ due to silicosis risk.
Lightning and La Nina: Weather to watch out for this spring
Forecasters pick spring weather to be even messier than usual. Jamie Morton explains why.
Restoring rivers with community support
Tairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.
Woman died in hospital because cardiac alarm volume was turned down
It took staff several minutes to notice the woman's monitor alarm had been activated.
'Frenzied and uncontrolled': Jealous ex's fish and chip shop stabbing attack
Andrew Walsh-Thompson followed his ex and her new partner into the shop and lost control.
Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.
Tasman planning Shield parade, a week before battling Hawke’s Bay
The Magpies and the Mako are set to clash in a Log o' Wood blockbuster.
Man accused of murdering 8yo Hamilton boy appears in court
The victim of Sunday night's alleged assault was Zahquiel Taipeti, 8.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
'Deadlocked': Trial of police officer accused of assault ends with a hung jury
Taylor Morgan was accused of striking a man he arrested with his fist and a weapon.
No more Code Blacks, Te Whatu Ora confirms
Te Whatu Ora says the change will make the colour coded system more nationally consistent
‘It could have been lights out’: Man with disability assaulted over mobility parking space
The man is welcoming an increase in fines for people who abuse mobility parking spaces.
Phil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The Country
Andrew Hoggard, Dr Doug Edmeades, Shane McManaway, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.
Aviary back on council agenda
A community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.
Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North
The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.
‘Give mummy big hugs’: Child, 8, killed after group attack in Hamilton has been named
Zahquiel's family paid tribute saying he could rest in his late mother's arms.
'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather
'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'
Hamilton teenager all set to take on the world's best billiards players on home soil
Alexandria Endres, 19, has been playing pool since she was 12.
Kids shine at hunting event: Possums, hares and turkeys galore
Hunting comp sees record entries, with 71 juniors chasing wild game.
Kaitāia couple's secret to 70 years of married bliss
Kathy and Ian Macnee celebrate a milestone anniversary with family and friends.
Plans for new affordable senior housing in Flaxmere
New senior housing will be built in Hastings for the first time in about 40 years
Mayor opens croquet club’s new facilities
One of the largest croquet complexes in the country has a new clubhouse.
Hauraki mayor reaffirms Māori wards for 2025 election
The council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.
Health crisis: GPs set to increase patient fees
GP clinics have raised fees to meet demand and it's putting pressure on those in need.
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
'Extreme fire behaviour' threat: Waipara blaze doubles in size overnight
The blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.