'It's just what we do' - Northland on map at NZ Search and Rescue Awards
Rescue efforts between January 1 and December 31, 2023 are recognised at the awards.
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‘Houdini’ police escape artist jailed for part in Mongrel Mob meth manufacture
Elijah Waterman organised a truck driver to avoid the Covid-19 Auckland border.
'Humble' lines workers save woman from car sinking in floodwaters
She was stuck in the car and the water was up to her chest and still rising, police say.
Ngongotahā Stream subsiding, residents advised to return home
An active front is expected to move eastwards across Bay of Plenty.
NZ dairy business blames Ethiopian ministry for insolvency
'Pioneering' company wanting to develop heat-tolerant cattle hit trouble overseas.
Another solar farm for Northland, with 4.8MW produced by new Ruawai facility
'As New Zealand’s weather becomes more volatile, engineering at this level is a must.'
Ruakura Superhub tenant signs big long-term freight agreement
It would provide New Zealand international trade with a stable global supply chain.
Duck thefts spark police investigation
'If people are thieving wildfowl from a public place, they should throw the book at them.'
How to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation
Lift International director hosts talks about modern slavery and human trafficking.
Fire services called to control burn-off near Turakina
Burn-offs are fires lit by landowners to clear scrub or vegetation.
Grounded planes, low student numbers hit pilot academy
'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Since the district’s last revaluation, residential values have increased 33 per cent.
'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay
The source of the spill is not yet known.
Ian Kirkpatrick remembers Sid Going on The Country
Ian Kirkpatrick, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Roger Dickie, Tom Martin.
Proud moment as young player joins Junior Davis Cup team
Tennis player Cody Atkinson continues to impress.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Hastings ticket gets $17k, but Powerball goes begging
The $26 million major prize was not struck.
NZ soldier who died in Thailand to be honoured
The late Hoani John (Bunny) Hapeta to be added the Memorial Board at Poroutawhao Hall.
Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - report
An X-ray found nodules in lungs, but the woman, GP were not told. She died months later.
'Elevation': Jacinda Ardern's wedding venue opening new restaurant on site
'We have an awesome reputation and this is about extending that.'
Team decide not to challenge for Ranfurly Shield, citing cost
Attempting to win the Log 'o Wood is usually a dream come true for rugby players.
Review: The Rug is a musical well worth your support
The locally made show is based on two cavemen families each wanting what the other has.
Average windspeed in Tauranga was 50km/h at 2am last night
Ollie Carratu took a video of near-horizontal rain and winds whipping across Tauranga Harbour from onboard his vessel near Bridge Marina.
Theatre: Electrifying musical will have you on the edge of your seat
"Heathers: The Musical" delves into issues of teenage angst and peer pressure.
Judith Lacy: My incredibly easy journey to a silver fern passport
OPINION: The colloquialism warmed my heart much more than the missing sausage roll.
15-year-old charged over Four Square ram raid, police 'cannot rule out further arrests'
Police say they are investigating an earlier ram raid and cannot rule out further arrests.
Resident seeks river mouth cut to protect homes
Regional council intervention sought to mitigate dune erosion.
Suzuki NZ stalwart Simon Meade dies in crash
'Always pushing himself and everyone around him to be the best they could be.'
Escapist play: Prisoners make their move in Somebody Famous
The youth division of Katikati Theatre puts on a great escape comedy.
Cow-less dairy product company given green light to expand
Auckland-based Daisy Lab has spent the past few years developing dairy-identical proteins.
Drones near orca in Napier, DoC issues rules reminder
'We don’t think anyone is acting maliciously, we want to help people understand.'
School principal delivers viral speech after Warriors' upset win
'They never gave up, they played with heart and they won the game.'
'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plants
Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.
Tahāroa duo leads Warriors to victory over Panthers
A rugby league weekend of magic sees the Warriors take down the defending premier champs.
Homesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life
'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'