Leaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for Napier
City council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.
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Whanganui furniture maker ‘victim of own success’
Family firm Willgraeme stands by its ethos of quality first.
Taranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alight
Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold.
'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 Northlanders
Simeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.
New marine research, education hub for controversial Marine Park site
The new facility will replace the university’s Coastal Marine Field Station.
Sustainable farming ambassadors on The Country
Simon and Hamish Guild, Peter Newbold, Chris Brandolino, Stu Loe, Barry Soper.
One critical after reported altercation in BoP
Police tape is surrounding a service station.
Abrupt halt to High Court murder trial in Whangārei
Abrupt halt to High Court murder trial at Whangārei.
AI boost for dairy farming productivity
Artificial intelligence tackles mastitis problem, improves bottom line.
Northland power cut: Cabinet to address energy and fuel security after blackout
Energy Minister Simeon Brown is expected to provide more details this afternoon.
Chiefs fans 'loud', 'loyal' and ready for war as Blues clash awaits
How do you strike fear into the opposing team? Slow roasted marshmallows of course.
Why avocados are bad for the environment
One of your favourite brunch ingredients comes at a cost.
Residents take issue with coastal adaptation report
Strong messages were delivered as Kāpiti council received coastal adaptation report.
Property company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail party
Prominent developer says event celebrated 'overdue' CBD work kicked off by commission.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos Nagels
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
‘It messed me up a little’: Adoptee’s heartbreaking hunt for birth family
'It’s almost like I was reborn again, like I discovered who I was all over again.'
Trust’s 30-year legacy: How it made - and gave - its millions
The remarkable origin and history of a trust that has changed the lives of thousands.
'A killer': Battle to find a place to live in idyllic Southland town
'If we’ve got any young people wanting jobs out here, they can’t find anywhere to live.'
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Redundancies as Hastings company sold
Hastings-based company Kiwigarden, which produces healthy snacks for kids, has been sold.
University of Waikato Professor of Law writes New Zealand history - again
"My family, particularly my late father, have always driven me throughout my law journey."
Lodestone Energy sets sights on Mackenzie Country
The company has plans for a solar farm on the high-country Haldon Station.
Kāpiti Coast residents demand council throw out sea level report
Homeowners worried insurance companies will use report as excuse to refuse cover.
Human remains unearthed in Hillcrest are pre-European, police reveal
The remains will be exhumed in consultation with local iwi.
Authority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleading
The council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.
Famous trail to be farewelled as MTB nationals return
The famed Taniwha Trail to be used for the final time.
Kidnap victim 'wants to forget', while whānau has message for her tormentor
Kayla Pawa is recovering from her horrific ordeal, surrounded by aroha.
High-country farmers named national sustainability ambassadors
High Peak Station’s income is derived from sheep, cattle, deer, honey and tourism.
Parker to headline boxing match in Hamilton
Parker will take on his first international opponent.
Place name changes: What you need to know
Any Kiwi can propose a new name for a geographic feature, suburb or town.
'Historically a major hazard': How Hawke’s Bay Airport has helped reduce bird strike
Gas cannons and pyrotechnics help — so, too does a careful eye on the height of the grass.
Traffic builds after car rolls blocking SH29A bridge
NZTA says delays should be expected in both directions.
How big exporter Zespri plans to boost kiwifruit grower profits
A record harvest this season is a good start in supplying the world more of our fruit.
Filipina woman escapes poverty through child sponsorship
Keewani Cook lost three of her siblings because her family could not afford healthcare.