“I just want kids to read': 50 years with the National Library
'So many worlds open up for you if you‘re a reader.'
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Bringing back the horse and buggy
Jim Perrett built the gig from parts he’s held on to for 70 years.
Hamilton's The Keg Room stands out in national awards
Waikato pubs made it into the Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs awards.
Meth offender claims $31k seized cash was from selling 5205 pipes - police say yeah right
Cops calculated former Mob boss would have had to have made more than 5000 pipes.
Plenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on Friday
A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
They shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour route
NZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.
Former quarry now a playground
Dozens of children put the Gleeson Park playground to good use as soon as it was opened
Greenmeadows School’s Ukettes strum-up for Joe Walsh gig in Napier
Joe Walsh back in Napier - and Greenmeadows School's Ukettes are ready.
UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation
UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation.
Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui
Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui
Happy 30th anniversary The Country
Bill English, Warwick Catto, Don Carson, Graeme Smith, T Myers, Murray Deaker, C Russell.
'Rare' heart-shaped feijoa up for sale fetches $100 offer online
Is this Northland's most expensive feijoa?
Four sites shortlisted for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m hospice
Plans for a much-needed new hospice are getting back on track.
Secondary schools do battle over The Bard
Waikato secondary schools come together for inspiring Shakespeare Festival.
Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit Northland
The bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.
A mare miracle: How a baby horse survived Cyclone Gabrielle
The Moffett's property was over a metre of water during the cyclone.
Playground and commercial centre planned on Bull Hill for new Havelock North subdivision
Huge Havelock North development won't touch the bull.
Search ceased for missing fisherman Jason Hollows in Hawke’s Bay
The matter has now been referred to the Coroner.
Wyn Drabble: Perhaps teachers should bring a bit of laughter to the classroom
If you follow the paint-by-numbers curriculum, classroom management will be a struggle.
Taranaki Maunga bill passes first reading
The bill proposes recognising the maunga as a legal person.
Tairua main road closed for town upgrade
Nightly road closures are scheduled for next week.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Iwi-led programme saving Far North residents from discoloured, bad tasting water
Having reliable, drinkable water is helping to change lives, residents say.
Council unveils $300m housing initiative
'I think we have the opportunity to do some real good in our community...'
'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP
From June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.
Watch: Kiwi music star's 'pride and joy' goes up for unique auction
Profits are going towards an important charity.
'Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rollout
The Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.
Waikanae Beach war veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Hector Davis was more than happy to share his life story with the French Embassy.
Te Aute College beat Horowhenua College 49-31 for Keretana Trophy
Rugby has seen a relationship form between the two schools, who now meet every year
'Colossal waste' or 'Godsend'?: Verdicts in on $1.78m crossings
Safety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.
Club of the Year: Hawke’s Bay water polo gets back among the honours
Water polo is back on the go in Hawke's Bay, with 700 enrolled in little more than a year.
Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia