Rob Rattenbury: A tribute to Whanganui East
OPINION: We've always been east bank people. It's got something for everyone.
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Farmhouse dryer fire sparks lint reminder
Investigation found that the fire had begun as a result of lint build-up in the dryer.
'A culture of complaint': Leadership spats exposed within health provider
Raukura Hauora o Tainui Trust ordered to pay two former staff total of $123k.
Rugby: Taranaki lesson for Whanganui women's side
Whanganui kicks of its North Island Heartland Series campaign on August 19.
J.B. Phillips remembered as ‘literary sporting legend’
The former journalist was the 'heartbeat of our sporting community'.
Riverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vessel
Coastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.
'Distressing': Staff member assaulted in armed robbery
Paramedics checked the staff member at the scene, who was not seriously injured.
Family still in dark over mum's mystery death
Grieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.
Person arrested after driving on wrong side of SH1, causing three-vehicle crash
After causing the accident, the driver pulled an about-turn then fled the scene.
Triple the pride: Sibling rivalry fuels Hotham family’s sporting success
The Hothams are set for heated debate about which sibling success sits top of the podium.
Whangārei doctor breaks records, bags six medals at track and field champs
When Miles Holt is not busy saving lives, he is on the track training.
Four injured, one critical after crash in rural Hawke’s Bay
Four people were taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.
World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
Two public reserves and kiwi sanctuary reopen in Hawke's Bay
The popular reserves have reopened with stunning walks and even a kiwi creche.
State care to circuit breaker: Napier hub fills major gaps for local rangatahi
'It’s really been a full circle moment.'
Māori world pro circuit darts player taking aim at the best
Haupai Puha is living the dream on the world darts stage.
The 40-million-year-old solution helping Katikati farmers
They may be small, but they’re mighty.
Slander, construction errors, fist fights: The story of Te Aroha's Coulter Bridge
The Coulter Bridge in Te Aroha was officially opened 95 years ago.
'Dear Mr. Milkman': The unlikely agony aunt of the '30s
Remembering the milkman, his horse and milk cans
'Given up': 16yo shut out of school in defiance of ministry directive
16-year-old says he has given up on ever finishing his secondary education.
'I'm looking forward to a cuddle': Twigg follows silver with family reunion
Emma Twigg spent six weeks away from her 2-year-old son leading up to the Olympics.
‘Help’: Husband believes ‘someone else was involved’ after wife’s final text before unexplained death
"She sent me a text that said, ‘Help’", Jared Sione-Lauaki says of wife Jo's final message
One person critical after car and train crash near Levin
Emergency services were called to the scene at just before 5pm.
'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside him
Judge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".
One person dies, another hospitalised after serious crash in Waikato
Morrinsville-Tāhuna Rd is blocked, motorists should use an alternate route.
Autistic man without specialist care before fatally stabbing visitor
Review finds staff used denigratory language when discussing Bailey Ecclestone.
41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fans
Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.
Teen arrested for impersonating police, using flashing lights to pull over women driving alone
The alleged offender pulled over two vehicles and spoke with the occupants.
'Yeeted' out the window: Late-night visitor gets short shrift
A Te Awamutu cat gets a lesson in aeronautics.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.