'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drain
The offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.
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TaiTech empowers community with digital skills under Polly’s lead
Awards celebrate Māori excellence in digital fields.
Farming community says rural banking services as important as competition
'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'
Mayors want more police in less urban areas
Their call comes after boy racer mayhem in Levin and Ōtaki.
Locals Only: Meet rising pop star Frankie Venter
The 17-year-old from Mount Maunganui always knew she wanted to pursue music.
Ōtorohanga Railway Station chugs past 100 years
The current station was built to replace the previous one, which went up in flames.
Letters to the editor: My heart sank when I read about Matariki beach fires
OPINION: Beaches are not meant to be denuded.
Opinion: The phrase 'tangata tiriti' is not something that should scare us
OPINION: For most of my life the words “Honour the Treaty” triggered rage in me.
'It was everywhere': Single mum's fight to survive 'aggressive' cancer for her children
'There were so many times I just wanted to give up - and I didn’t because of my kids.'
'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in street
Owner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.
Chiefs name unchanged team to face Hurricanes
Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries in the first half last week.
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
'Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
McGovern said it is also recognition for racing participants who work behind the scenes.
Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays
Machines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.
First-time buyers snap up $1m beach house in less than a week
Young family plan to make it their permanent home.
'Addiction by design': $11.5m gambled at the pokies in Hawke's Bay in three months
'It is like trying to stop eating chocolate but you have cupboards full of it.'
Jumps jockey crisis in NZ: Trainers call for pay rise amid shortage
'If they got paid more maybe we can lure more here from overseas.'
Small dog fatally mauled in Rotorua
Warning: Some viewers may find this video distressing: CCTV footage shows three large dogs chasing Maltipoo Marley moments before he was fatally mauled in Rotorua.
A Night with the Stars in Gisborne: Matariki tales and tunes take centre stage
Each singer in Gisborne show A Night with The Stars represents a Matariki star.
Dancing opportunities aplenty in Gisborne this weekend, and a piano recital
Dancing opportunities aplenty in Gisborne this weekend, and a piano recital.
$300k fine for safety breach underscores high stakes in roadworker protection
The Gisborne council is debating the high cost of road safety vs fines.
Gisborne welcomes world-renowned pianist Luu Hong Quang this Sunday
This will be his first time performing in Gisborne.
Cancer survivor and single mum of three speaks ahead of Dry July fundraiser
Celia Farnworth shares her ovarian cancer journey.
Wairoa horticulture graduates a milestone in trust's plans for economic growth
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa announces its first five horticulture cadet graduates.
‘Big changes coming’: What to expect this ski season
Your go-to guide on what to expect from Aotearoa’s biggest fields this season.
'Enormous': Illegal rural rubbish dumping rife
'We did witness a person attempting to drop off a couch.'
Council chief: Strict forestry rules fail to protect Tairāwhiti soils
Tairāwhiti aims for sustainable land use amid erosion issues.
More of the same YMP's aim in Poverty Bay club hockey
Waituhi-GBHS is shaping up the as game of the weekend.
'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-Cane
Northlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.
Gisborne council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs
Council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs.
YMP go top of Gisborne Premier Grade table
Ten-goal win to YMP; champs Whāngārā OG given a fright.
Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out
Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.
'Now he's gone': Mother of baby Mustafa breaks silence over son's tragic death
'I love and miss you so much my boy.'
Coca-Cola, Canadian Club, Cody's... and a clandestine lab
Police allege the cans link the defendant to a clan lab in the lower Kaimai Ranges.