![New MTG facility will provide long-term protection for precious collection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New MTG facility will provide long-term protection for precious collection
OPINION: As part of this fundraising, we are seeking support from the community
![Mission accomplished: Winemaker reflects on 45-year career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mission accomplished: Winemaker reflects on 45-year career
The mantle of head winemaker at Mission Estate will now pass to Alex Roper.
![Fresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua fails](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua fails
It comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.
![This plant looks like a huhu bug but don't let that put you off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
This plant looks like a huhu bug but don't let that put you off
Opinion: It's worthwhile checking turmeric out, as there are many benefits.
![Wainui Beach School principal retires after 19 years, enjoys surprise tea party](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wainui Beach School principal retires after 19 years, enjoys surprise tea party
Nolian Andrew shares insights as she retires as principal of Wainui Beach School.
!['It was one of the best gigs of my entire life': Comedian's fond memories of performing in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It was one of the best gigs of my entire life': Comedian's fond memories of performing in Whangārei
'It’s gonna be an awesome show!'
![Teneti in France as Olympics sevens reserve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teneti in France as Olympics sevens reserve
The 21-year-old will help the team as they build towards the Paris Olympic Games.
![Gisborne land-use shift: new rules to combat erosion risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gisborne land-use shift: new rules to combat erosion risk
Gisborne may limit land use due to erosion risk management.
![Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
!['Overcoming obstacles': Dancing couple raring to go for big night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Overcoming obstacles': Dancing couple raring to go for big night
Dancers reveal how they're feeling in the lead up to the big night.
![Dancing for Hospice 2024: My noodle core hurts like hell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dancing for Hospice 2024: My noodle core hurts like hell
Our final move choreographed, it's time to get fit.
![Watch: Taupō McDonald’s goes viral after being hailed world’s ‘coolest’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Taupō McDonald’s goes viral after being hailed world’s ‘coolest’
'I couldn't believe my eyes ... I’ve never experienced anything quite like it.'
![Man accused of ram-raid, teen rape and kidnap claims it's all 'lies'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man accused of ram-raid, teen rape and kidnap claims it's all 'lies'
Crown: 'Does it make any sense that she should make up false allegations about him?'
![Mt Ruapehu skifields grasp sliver of hope ahead of school holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mt Ruapehu skifields grasp sliver of hope ahead of school holidays
Some businesses around the skifields have taken drastic measures.
!['God will never forgive you': Mother of Tesla crash victim takes aim at killer driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'God will never forgive you': Mother of Tesla crash victim takes aim at killer driver
“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”
!['Culturally rich' Rangaiika coast tours now open to public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Culturally rich' Rangaiika coast tours now open to public
'Looking out on to Rangaiika and they’re just blown away.'
![Watch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Arsonists set house on fire - one may have been injured
Pair caught on two video cameras - do you know who they are?
!['Heartfelt': Community celebrates the rising of Matariki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Heartfelt': Community celebrates the rising of Matariki
Tohunga reo Mataia Keepa is proud to have been raised in the Kōhanga Reo environment.
![Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whangārei contractor's 20-year fight with council to continue with appeal
A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.
![Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Mahia locals' rescue pou from beach
Pou washed from bank saved from the sea in Mahia.
![Multi-storey retirement village project riles neighbours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Multi-storey retirement village project riles neighbours
The new facility in Mount Maunganui is upsetting neighbours and drawing attention.
![Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett talks rugby on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett talks rugby on The Country
Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Stu Duncan, Blair McLean, Chris Hipkins, Chris Brandolino.
![MP Carl Bates opens NZ Model UN](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
MP Carl Bates opens NZ Model UN
MP welcomes to Parliament 450 young people from Kiwi high schools.
![Build it and they will come: Themed mini putt plans in motion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Build it and they will come: Themed mini putt plans in motion
Identification of a possible site is under way
![Police speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati
The four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.
![Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
![Plans abandoned for $400m wastewater plant near Manukau Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Plans abandoned for $400m wastewater plant near Manukau Harbour
Glenbrook residents are ecstatic, saying they chased Watercare away.
![Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cold North - region suffers chilliest day of year - so far
Chilly winter morning for Northland is 6C below norm
![Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair
Te Arawa Lakes Trust environment officer Keeley Grantham at the Tūkohu Ngāwhā Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair. Video / Laura Smith