'Sucker punch': New details emerge about Ponsonby Rd killer's criminal past
Police were travelling to Taupō to speak to the man when he was found dead.
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Ponsonby Rd shooting: Three-day timeline to catch a killer
Robert Sidney Horne has been named by his family as the fatal shooting victim.
'That kid was never, ever sick': Hastings teenager dies in sleep on holiday
Grieving family needs funds to bring son's body home.
Staff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinics
Closures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.
Two Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nights
In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.
Paralympics dream comes true for Horowhenua rider
The 35-year-old Levin hairdresser will contest the Paris Paralympic Games.
Te Rapa section of Waikato Expressway in need of ramp closures until June
Resurfacing works are moving into the next phase.
Gisborne man wanted over incident at Wellington Hospital
Police issue warrant to arrest a Gisborne man over Wellington altercation.
'Incredible' growing conditions means cheaper fruit and veges
"I can assure you, if you're a consumer, it's a consumer's market, in terms of the value."
Question mark hangs over whether Brookfields Bridge will be replaced
Uncertainty remains for whether the bridge will be rebuilt between Napier and Hastings.
Council buys CBD properties as hotel talk swirls
They will be added to the city endowment portfolio, which is valued at $45m.
New Suzuki NZ boss confident about Whanganui-based business
'There is a bit of uncertainty.'
Has winter come early for Hawke's Bay?
Once the cloud clears frost is set to make a more noticeable appearance.
Popular pools win top architecture award
Cambridge’s Perry Aquatic Centre has won a top public architecture design award.
Waikato police suspend search for fisherman missing off Raglan
The fisherman was having a medical event before releasing an emergency beacon.
Kiwi music great Troy Kingi mentoring Far North’s Got Talent contestants
Northland musician keen to nurture Far North's budding stars.
The Country: Alliance chair on farmers' response to capital raise
Christopher Luxon, Mark Wynne, Emma Higgins, Jim Hopkins.
'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare
A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.
'Social housing doesn’t have to be an eyesore': Open home for new Kāinga Ora apartments
Twenty households are about to get new homes on Lake Rd. And you can have a look inside.
Taupō walkers admire natural wonders big and small
Find out where Taupō's tramping groups have been this week.
'Rough as s***': Evidence given about weather on day of Enchanter tragedy, discrepancies arise
'It was horrendous, I wouldn’t put my workers through that': cray boat skipper.
From blind date to platinum wedding anniversary
Alma and Bob Bartosh have danced their way through marriage for 70 years.
Man busted for sawn-off shotgun and meth
'The group was consuming what appeared to be meth.'
Ponsonby Rd gunman found dead at rural property; convoy arrives at address
Police were travelling to Taupō to speak to the man when he was found dead.
Economy hanging by a thread: Northland MP urges haste in reopening Brynderwyns
There is still no sign of when the Brynderwyns will reopen following two slips.
Person critical after Fairy Springs Rd motorcycle crash
The road was partially closed for a time.
Bike Bus initiative gets kids to school safely and on time
Smiles all around as new service gets under way.
Fuelling change: End of era for long-running service station
Bittersweet atmosphere as loyal patrons called in one final time.
The 'major crisis' facing sheep farmers
“Some people are finding it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Trust banks faith in Hawke's Bay Foundation
Proceeds of a Napier Academy Trust property sale vested in Hawke's Bay Foundation.
Far North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in Kaikohe
Kaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.
Imported insects to help control invasive weed
Four insect species will be released in the Horizons region to control purple loosestrife.
'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area
'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'
'Tragic': Robert Sidney Horne reported as Ponsonby shooting victim
A social media post from a family member said they were feeling “deep sadness”.