Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
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Bird flu at second farm as Melbourne farmers on high alert
Bird flu is highly contagious and can wipe out entire flocks of domestic poultry.
Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.
Anti-fluoride group loses High Court bid to stop Hastings council adding fluoride to water
Fluoridation in Hastings water recommenced on April 8, 2024.
Physio on the importance of a good diet and exercise
Mount Maunganui physiotherapist and coach Brad Dixon explains the positive effects of eating well and moving more.
Council, Ngāti Hāua uri build strategic partnership
'We acknowledge the importance of respect, understanding, and mutual support.'
Shane Jones talks mining on The Country
Shane Jones, Samuel Whitelock, Dan Hodgen, Phil Ropiha, Toby Williams.
Big slip on Brynderwyns due to ‘completely unique’ soil
The combination of soils and rock was unusually slippery.
Weather: Hawke's Bay poised for cool, dry, fine weekend
Rug up warm on Saturday sidelines.
Retailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rules
Prosecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.
Tauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about voting
It's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.
Iwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hub
It could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.
One seriously injured in Waipukurau car v motorbike crash
One person was flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Herbert St.
Supply chain opportunities for Whanganui
BlueFloat Energy wants to hear from Whanganui businesses.
Racing: Little Bit Of Love completes winning hat-trick in style for Hawke’s Bay owners
Roundup of the week's racing.
Riches in niches: Could cauliflower ice cream and tamarillo chocolate be our export future?
“The leadership in consumer marketing is happening at the edges, by the entrepreneurs.”
Northland getting to grips with Alternative Reality and impact on the arts
Alternative Reality Gardening Lab 24 exposes Northland to latest technology
Whakaari/White Island: Boaties told to avoid area after minor eruption
GNS Science says the eruption happened about 8.20am.
Kāpiti groups have say on Greater Wellington plan
Kāpiti locals submitted their concerns to the regional council's long-term plan.
Busy people helping busy people in mentorship program
A programme pairing business minds with governance volunteers is under way again in June.
'Struggling': Poverty worst in 60 years says school principal
"We were poor. We didn’t have anything, but we were never poverty-stricken."
Workers' strike artwork steps back in time
It took James Brewer two years to create the painting.
'Fantastic': Community praised as stolen coffee cart found
Coffee cart found on Napier property and taken for fingerprints.
Wellness Workshop in Waipā
Local duo hope to teach people to understand they can take control of their own health.
Chiefs and Magic swap sports ahead of home games
The captain’s run saw Chiefs players take on the Magic ahead of their home matches.
Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match
Rugby fundraiser is to support farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
White heron keeps bird watchers excited
The heron has been enjoying life in Waikanae Beach.
Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards in for revamp
The biennial awards have received a few new categories.
Mental health patient forced to sleep in conference room due to overcrowding
The Waikato facility was operating at up to 115 per cent occupancy in late April.
More than half of jobs to go at Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi
The Northland rūnanga has been running at a loss of $500,000 a year.
Crowded House drops huge tour announcement
The iconic band will embark on a countrywide tour, hitting both the cities and regions.
Huge crowd expected for Chiefs Hurricanes clash
The Hurricanes haven't tipped the Chiefs in Hamilton since 2020.
Waterfront home snapped up in seven days as $2m buyers start to splash the cash
Agents note pick-up in Tauranga house sales.