‘Better sleep with one eye open’: Ex-partner jailed for vicious campsite hammer attack
Michael Bracey texted his ex saying her new partner should 'sleep with one eye open'.
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Rest home owner and staff told to apologise to family of man who died after a fall
The man had a fall inside the rest home and died two weeks later.
'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near Napier
Seventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.
Taupō GP opens special clinic for survivors of sexual assault
The free service aims to help with 'letting go of guilt and shame'.
Judith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friend
OPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.
Onerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentenced
The Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.
Tūrangi soldier embarks on pilgrimage to Gallipoli
Warrant Officer Class 1 Carlo De Negri will pay his respects to a fallen relative.
Needle-sharp grass poses threat to farmers' livestock
'If you think you’ve found it, we want to know straight away.'
First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed
Representatives come together to mark significant project milestone.
'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stage
The 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.
Child dies in driveway vehicle accident in Waiuku
Emergency services were called to the scene at just after 11am.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Complex investigation continues with focus on being 'methodical'
Kane Te Paa and Chrysler Stevens-Mark died after a 100-person brawl on March 23.
TA fire brigade receives energy boost ahead of Firefighter Challenge
The Ōhaupō Ngāhinapōuri Lions Club just donated a $6100 training dummy.
Mice cause havoc on ship carrying 1.2m trays of kiwifruit to Europe
It's the first time in two decades that Zespri has encountered the issue.
Paige Conley reigns supreme at swimming nationals
“That’s Paige for you, she picks the hard stuff to do".
The Country: Todd McClay talks RMA
Todd McClay, Miles Hurrell, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Bruce Weir, Gerard Rushton.
Whangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics say
In defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.
Caring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggle
Linda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.
Bird flu is infecting more mammals. What does that mean for us?
New York Times: Scientists working to quickly asses how much risk it poses to humans.
Long-term parking incurs hefty fines at Levin Pak'nSave
Elderly shoppers for whom the daily shop is also a social outing feel they're chased away.
SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.
Denis O’Reilly: My select committee submission on the Gang Legislation Amendment Bill
OPINION: Lifetime gang member Denis O'Reilly speaks to the parliamentary committee.
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
Stock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reform
Federated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.
Waikato athlete picked for Special Olympics World Winter Games
Local snowboarder is part of New Zealand’s preliminary squad for 2025 event.
Hawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year
'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.
Govt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warns
Government changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.
Far North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changes
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.
'I sat down and made a personal commitment': Dealing with disaster
Tessa Appleby's resilient nature saw her get through the cyclone and thrive as a leader.
What Anzac Day and Earth Day events are on in Taupō District?
Anzac Day services, Taupō's first Trail Festival, Safe Tūrangi Day and more.
Opinion: Why farmers need scientists
Opinion: Cuts in CRI scientist numbers will have long-term impacts for the primary sector.
Suspicious E. coli levels at Franz Josef
Further inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.
Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend
Ōtorohanga and Hautapu have also won all of their Premier matches so far this season.