'Why penalise the dog owners who do the right thing': Calls for more positive use of registration fees
Dog owners say the council should make better use of their registration fees.
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Gisborne letters on marae meeting, trust isn't a charity, Grey St pantomime
Gisborne letters on marae meeting, trust isn't a charity, Grey St pantomime.
Hockey: YMP still unbeaten but made to work by GBHS
Gisborne Girls' High pip Paikea in 3-2 thriller.
More than 100 paddlers from Gisborne to compete in world waka ama sprints
Paddlers battled tough conditions, including silt and sewage, but remain excited.
A night of hilarity with Matt Heath and Jesse Mulligan
The two funny men will interview each other at a hilarious dinner event.
Temporary closure ahead for Medlab at Whanganui Hospital
The closure will also affect visitors trying to access Whanganui Hospital's main entrance.
Major landslide at Young Nicks Head prompts warning
'There is still a risk of landfall around this area.': council scientist
Three Waters fix could mean credit downgrades for some councils
The head of the LGFA says borrowing costs unlikely to increase significantly for councils.
Terminally ill Lake Alice survivors to receive $20,000 'rapid payments' from Govt
The cash will be available for patients from the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit.
Pilot who stole chopper in fatal Cairns crash had NZ licence
The incident happened at the DoubleTree by Hilton about 2am Monday.
‘Good result’: Links Ave reopens after two years of closures
A new trial for Mt Maunganui's Links Ave has increased access to the street.
Gisborne community reels after rural pond tragedy claims life of 5-year-old Khyzah
Inside the search for Khyzah and the raw grief which has shaken his family's community.
My Kitchen Rules NZ contestant dies
Michael Murray competed in the 2024 season of MKR with his cousin Piki Knap.
Te Puke photographer captures Aurora Australis
Photographer Jessica Barnes has captured Aurora Australis from her backyard in Te Puke.
Athlete channels negatives into positives after Olympic taekwondo dream shattered
Eisa Mozhdeh is keeping his Olympic dream alive despite setback.
'Significant downside': Greens maintain decades-long opposition to GE crops
The two parties are still cautious on the issue of genetic engineering.
You have a visitor - it's the police
A man was arrested in hospital and had his motorbike impounded.
'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open
This year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.
'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list
The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.
The Country: Farmer Jamie Strang on rowing across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.
$4m for a bach? Surf town's house price records tumble as big spenders make a return
Wealthy looking for private homes with a great view.
Winds to settle after trees downed and power cut in Hawke's Bay gusts
Some of the highest gusts were recorded at Cape Kidnappers which reached up to 110km/h.
Parking revenue over budget by 50%
Forty-nine solar-powered meters replaced 216 coin meters in Whanganui's CBD in 2022.
Crown manager believes $70m can fix flood-prone Wairoa
'We should be able to fix and find a solution for North Clyde and Kopu Rd.'
Retirement village residents upcycle bikes for Christmas
Carlo Lumapas began teaching residents at Arvida Glenbrae to upcycle rubbished bikes aiming to give them to children who can't afford them this Christmas. Video / Aleyna Martinez
Traffic delays while SH2 vandalism is repaired
Repair works are taking place on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Ōmokoroa.
Rope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in Marokopa
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.
Taupō walkers: Old mill offers new adventures for young at heart
The old Tihoi Timber Mill site has been repurposed into an adventure camp.
Explained: Why the Govt’s new gene tech shake-up is a big deal
The Govt says it’s ending what it calls a 'nearly 30-year' ban on gene tech outside labs.
Opinion: NZ is running out of gas - that’s good for the climate, bad for the economy
OPINION: NZ is running out of gas. That’s good for the climate, but bad for the economy.
Big leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial result
The mānuka honey exporter is struggling to overcome a slump in Asia market sales.
Police officer's kick to armed burglar's head deemed justified
The burglar had held the police dog's jaws shut with both hands.
People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'