Fire, financials and cyclone fury: The fascinating history of Hukarere Girls’ College
Cyclone Gabrielle hasn’t been the only disaster to befall this much-loved school.
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Brick City: Napier Art Deco immortalised in Lego
A piece of Napier history lives on in global exhibit.
'Abuse and threats': Inside the decision to cancel library's drag queen event
The council says the online abuse and threats were to attendees 'including children'.
Gang member on run for year: Cops' alarming find when he was finally caught
Name suppression lifted when the gang's 'orchestrating influence' was sentenced.
Heat, heal, repeat: The invigorating cycle of seaside saunas
There’s nothing quite like being in a deliciously hot wood-fired sauna on the beachfront.
2023 a tough year for regional farmers - Feds
'Significant' central government support needed after cyclone devastation.
Bay of Plenty nurses strike
They want to increase the nurse-patient ratios. Video / Alex Cairns
Culvert discovery provides glimpse into history
'When you’re doing construction work, there's always a risk that you’ll find something.'
Northlander stars in return of TV show Young Riders
It took a while to get used to being on camera but it soon became second nature.
'Soul-destroying': Nurses 'distraught' about hospital understaffing, says union
Data shows 1 in 4 Te Whatu Ora hospital shifts, on average, were understaffed in 2023.
Fuel prices brought down by competition but motorists still feeling pump pain
The Commerce Commission says price differences cannot be explained by costs alone.
Gisborne midwives shine post-Cyclone Gabrielle
Midwives' Day 2024 celebrates a job that's vital to community and climate resilience.
B+LNZ to hold Trees Within Farms workshops
'Trees are an important part of pastoral-based farming systems'
What I wish I had known would change after becoming a mum
The key to your relationship surviving and thriving as a new parent.
Off-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural couple
Rebecca and David Stewart only raise what they need to sustain them.
Dancing diary: first week of lessons down, hard work begins
Nerves, thrills and laughs are in abundance in the hospice fundraiser.
Rotorua’s misery mile ‘derailed’ house prices in the city
Agents say emergency housing issues have been addressed, but the damage has been done.
'Holy s***!': Violent gang member reacts as he learns how long his jail term is
Victims included an innocent householder, a prison guard, a policewoman and two inmates.
Northland policewoman Gail Shepherd remembered for ‘amazing’ emergency mahi
'She was a passionate daughter, mother and grandmother.'
Mother of kidnapped girls: 'He has taken away innocence of childhood'
One girl who ran to escape returned to help her sister.
The goat did it, says man defending family violence allegations
But, a jury wasn't buying it - defendant guilty of multiple charges.
'Spiritual awakening': Woman got drunk, danced in the rain then set house on fire
Raewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.
Harbour site to be decontaminated before sculpture installed
Work on contaminated reserve land starts at the end of the month.
Council opts to reopen Ōtaki Gorge Rd
'Opening the road is the best option,' Mayor Janet Holborow says.
Man wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicion
Police thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.
Engineer jailed over fraud linked to almost 1000 properties
It's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.
Library membership data moved offshore
Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki District councils are two of 41 councils to make the move.
Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming
Whangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts
Block party to bring 'joy to our community'
The new park on Guyton St will be used as a dance floor for the day.
End of an era as Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club custodian departs
Leo Barber has loved his time at the spiritual home of golf.
Pickleball takes off in Horowhenua
Horowhenua's first major tournament will be called Pickle in the Nua.
The Country: Feds president on the ongoing dry
Wayne Langford, Dave Martin, Chris Brandolino, Gill Naylor, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.
Can you handle the heat? Chilli eating comp comes to Tauranga
Nearly 200 people have signed up for the competition.