Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker.
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NZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accident
The New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.
Farmer Tom Plunkett on doing Dry July for his dad
Damien O'Connor, Su McCluskey, Tom Plunkett, Sirma Karapeeva.
Special milestone looms for oldest Probus club in the country
A gala luncheon will mark the ocassion.
French-inspired chateau at elite Kiwi rowing spot sells for close to $5m
Business couple plan to renovate the sprawling lakeside mansion.
Man facing driving charges after Waipawa police chase and brief manhunt
A 39-year-old Hawke's Bay man was arrested after crashing his car fleeing from police.
Experiment reveals kākāpō escape strategies
The escapes from a fenced Waikato sanctuary regularly made headlines.
Police seek pair after Hamilton aggravated robbery
Police want the public's help to identify two males.
Agriculture plays big role in decreased greenhouse gas emissions
Manufacturing second to agriculture in emissions decreases.
Keirunga Park Railway expects to reopen after bridge damage, cause unknown
Hastings District Council said the cause of the damage had not been determined.
A rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest
Footage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern Donovan
Body of Gisborne excavator driver recovered from submerged cab last night
The driver was in the 30-tonne machine which flipped in the upper reaches of the river.
Waikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murder
The 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.
'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'
The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.
Boatie says new boat ramp fees in Thames are 'a rip off'
A boatie says new ramp fees are a "rip off" but council stands by its user-pays approach.
Kororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls
'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'
Hinuera B hosting final in centenary season
Lance Elrick turns back the clock with a big try-scoring season.
Twenty-five new jobs in Havelock North as New World supermarket opens
Richard Lucas describes the new store as a 'game changer'.
Social Media Etiquette: How to interact with your kid's friends
Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns
Documentary explores dark side of conspiracy theory
Movie shines a light on trauma heaped on victims by a conspiracy theorist.
A strong crop of finalists for 2024 Arable Awards
The awards celebrate 'all that’s good in our arable sector'.
Move over Silver Ferns ... here come the Suva Ferns
A netball and rugby team from Fiji are coming to the Aims Games.
Woodburner fee leaves residents in the cold
South Taranaki District Council has almost tripled its woodburner consent fee.
ECan chairman to face council as his future is debated
Councillors are set to discuss Peter Scott's role tomorrow.
'Losing their connectivity': Concern NZ Post is leaving farming areas
Postal services in Māpua and Upper Moutere are to stop next month.
Five potholes in recently-repaired road: Motorist fuming after car damaged on state highway
'I instantly felt my car hit about four to five potholes really hard.'
Public forums could be 'weaponised' - Mayor
Rotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.
'Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough
'Increasing costs have been an issue for growers for quite some time'.
Serious injuries in Tauranga crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Rd.
Children’s Minister Karen Chhour outlines boot camp agenda for young offenders
The first military-style academy for young offenders is set to start next week.
Wairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over flood
As the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.
Temporary housing built in Gisborne for Wairoa
Toitu Tairāwhiti provides the first of seven temporary accommodation cabins to Wairoa.
'Large and complex': First Hastings district cyclone bridge fix done
A year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Chrystal Culvert in Tūtira is complete.
News briefs from the Far North: 3 jetties upgraded; Brew of Islands returns; and slips close walkway
News snippets from the Far North.