Refurbishments mark new chapter for Makauri School
'We feel fortunate to move into these beautiful spaces': Principal
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Discover upcoming events in the Tairāwhiti region
Gisborne events: Ballet competition, global bass by BrazilBeat, Little Women play.
Flats handed back to kaumātua after cyclone repairs
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust hails return of homes after 18 months.
Gisborne letters on Grey St 'streets for people' saga, Olympics meet culture wars
Gisborne letters on Grey St, the Olympics, and city buildings.
'Incredibly special': Kiwi kayakers break 40-year medal drought
It's the most coveted prize in all kayak sprint disciplines.
School honours teacher aide's 25 years of service
St Marcellin School hails 'excellent teacher aide, staff member and colleague'.
Elevator tunnel party takes experience to ‘next level’
Special events celebrate the 105th birthday of Whanganui’s Durie Hill Elevator.
Bombshell day in Polkinghorne trial as wife's recording played: 'He is out of control'
The Crown says the eye surgeon strangled his wife and staged it to appear a suicide.
Man ran from mental health centre, stole SUV at knifepoint before fatal Waikato crash
Stunned motorists spoke of erratic, speeding driver before tragedy.
Failed transport hub: Tauranga council appeals High Court decision over costs
The council awaits trial in bid to recoup millions of dollars on site it sold for $1.
Police working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-Lauaki
An investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.
Some new words in the lexicon give me the ick - Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Some new words are chef's kiss, some give me the ick
Toitū Te Reo: Thousands line Heretaunga's streets for a celebration of language and culture
An estimated 7000 people are turning out for the festival.
'We don’t get sudden deaths often': Retirement village chairman on investigation
No police could be seen at the address on Thursday morning.
Fifty years of fixing Whanganui’s roads
There was 'a lot of shovelling' in the early days for Robbie Atkinson.
Bought for $285,000, sold for $8m - Mount Maunganui bach stuns at auction
Original bach had been in the same family's hands for more than 30 years.
Homicide investigation launched after Northland death
A person has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Waimamaku.
The Country: Shane Jones on NZ’s energy crisis
Shane Jones, Tom Young, Chris Russell, Joe Higgins.
'We are not big fans of steak sauce': Mystery deliveries for years bemuse Napier family
It's not high stakes, but a Napier family want to get to the meat of the matter.
'Got angry and snapped': Teacher slapped student's face, pushed another
Tribunal finds case was at the 'more serious end of physical assaults'.
Mexican drug ring bust: Auckland police seize $63m of meth
Three Mexican nationals have been arrested and are facing serious drug charges.
Long days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photo
The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.
Fire up your imagination: Airport's $1.6m fire truck needs a name
Hawke's Bay Airport is seeking a name for its $1.6m Austrian-built fire truck.
Police report spike in car thefts across Whanganui
'We are working hard to hold these offenders to account.'
Defence force bomb squad defuses situation at Hawke's Bay Prison
Police and the Defence Force called out over 'device' in empty vehicle.
Thunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passes
The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.
Possum control providing 'stark' difference to Coromandel forests
DOC compared areas where 1080 has been used to those where it has not.
Police investigate incident at Brookfield service station
Police are investigating an incident at a Mobil station in Brookfield, Tauranga.
Readers' paradise at Rotary Book Fair
Te Awamutu Rotary Book Fair ultimate recycling fundraiser.
'We were absolutely forgotten about': Village's concern over stopbanks plan
Village worried it will be forgotten about while waiting for council decisions.
Man charged in relation to BOP death
A man has been charged in relation to the death of a person in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Threatened bird dies in dog attack in Rotorua
Rotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks.
From farm boy to VP candidate: Tim Walz’s extraordinarily ordinary life
New York Times: He hasn't spent his life striving for this moment. So how did he get here?