Chiefs Manawa set for 'big dance' against Blues in Aupiki final
A battle of the Bombay Hills to take place this weekend for Super Rugby Aupiki final.
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Supermarket closing could result in 'big loss' of mall customers
One business said the supermarket attracted “a lot” of people to the mall.
Tourist's deadly dip: Rescuers battle 2m swells, darkness to reach swimmer
'We were very lucky to see him ... you couldn't see more than a few metres.'
Mystics meet Magic in a 'most expected' netball journey
The annual match-up carries a Middle Earth flavour.
Taupō students climb Mt Tauhara for knowledge
Waipāhīhī School students ascended Tauhara to learn about their sense of place.
Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition
Renowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Waikato rugby champ selects squad for new international competition
The inaugural Rugby Championship Under 20 Tournament will take place in Australia.
Northlanders supreme winners in biosecurity awards
Arana Rewha and Viki Heta received the supreme award for their work in biodiversity
Fire chief recalls chaotic scene at Kaipara school bus crash
Four people were taken Whangārei and Dargaville hospitals.
'The eels started picking at my leg': Farmer's harrowing ordeal trapped beside creek
'My dogs stayed with me and they were reacting — they could hear the searchers.'
Public outcry prompts change of heart on poppies
The Dannevirke community has stepped up to help the RSA.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
'Millions' will see it: Hastings lantern festival back and bigger than ever
Hastings and Guilin is the first sister city relationship between China and New Zealand.
From the MTG: The light shines on Hawke’s Bay’s history
The 1950s and 1960s marked a pivotal time among Māori artists.
Racing: No Bizz credits Hawke’s Bay jockey with instant success
A roundup of the week's racing
Open day honours Whanganui WWII pilot
'She must have been a very determined person to do what she did.'
Man pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling case
Neville Thomson died after a pack of dogs attacked him at his property.
Beakers to bongos: The science student turned music therapist helping heal Hawke's Bay
'Verbally explaining what you’re feeling can be hard. Music allows you to exist.'
Power outages, flooding concerns as wild weather rolls in
MetService issued the orange warning at 10am.
Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
The region has come through the worst of the weather largely unscathed.
Te Awamutu College student leaders ready for new challenges
Te Awamutu College student leadership ready for the challenge.
Prisoner and Corrections officers take refuge in van after shots fired at tangi
The police said a shotgun shell was found near the inmate escort vehicle.
Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker
The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.
One person dead after drowning in Raglan, police, coastguard pull three pull to safety
The person was found on the rocks after three others were pulled from the water.
Matamata Country Lodge celebrates full circle moment
The aged care facility, first opened as a maternity hospital, just turned 100 years old.
Principals slam Govt's 'simple' approach to school attendance
Coalition's proposals labelled a "nice little soundbite" lacking substance.
Plans to cut rural police allowances will demoralise recruits, cops say
Police cuts would only hurt the overall recruitment of future rural cops in Northland.
First look: Inside the luxury new Tauranga apartments luring Aucklanders
The scale of the mixed-use development is likened to Singapore or Melbourne offerings.
Budding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidays
From April 13 until April 28, Northland is not short on things to do.
'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting
'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'
How NZ's strong wool clip is set to colour the world
'It’s high-value and it’s all brand-new demand.'
Fighting for a new skatepark
Rotorua Action Sports Charitable Trust chairman Ryan Gray speaks about the potential exclusion of a new skatepark from the Long-Term Plan.
Text from man’s phone allegedly admitted to rape - but who sent it?
'I did rape a girl. 12 years old' - the alleged message said.