Nation's biggest disability sporting event comes to Tauranga
Expect some heart-stopping action as talented athletes compete.
One person in hospital after paraglider crash
Lifeguards and police responded to the crash.
Tauranga baker is fundraising to set up a mobile kitchen in Ukraine
Tauranga baker and barista Harriet Campbell has launched a Givealittle page to raise funds to set up a mobile kitchen in Ukraine. Video / Alex Cairns
Nailed it: Archie Knight to represent Hawke's Bay at NZ Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge
The 20-year-old nailed a task to build a picnic table.
Synlait shuffles deckchairs to speed up asset sales
Synlait has put its chief finance officer in charge of speeding up the sale of Dairyworks.
Rugby union shifts club's home games after team van shooting
Games will be moved to Tremain Field in Napier for the 'foreseeable future'.
New youth mentor initiative a boost for farmers’ mental health
Project deemed a success on both sides of the farm fence.
Sniffer dogs keeping predator pests at bay
Dogs are an important tool when checking for pests on predator-free islands.
Data project to boost University of Waikato and Hamilton businesses
Spark is investing $15 million into the project.
More consultation on fate of Foxton's War Memorial Hall
Horowhenua District Council is once again consulting on the sale of this hall.
Real estate's first te reo Māori signs: Agents blown away by the response
"It’s just a part of a being a good Kiwi."
Super Rugby talking points: The All Black playing like a great
It seems there are two Chiefs teams in Super Rugby Pacific.
'Whatever I got was a bonus': Shearer claims title after serious farming accident
Injuries suffered in a farming accident in 2021 saw him have to learn to walk again.
Hawke’s Bay neon genius putting the spotlight on Steven Seagal and Conor McGregor
From NZ to the Super Bowl, Brandon Ransfield's star is shining bright.
Far North student wows judges at regional Shakespeare festival
The 'golden ticket' is a chance to aim for London, Keira Brassett says.
Govt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals think
Schools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.
School revives pest hunt
The Te Ranga School event will have more of a conservation focus than in the past.
Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
The board wants more resources and funding to carry out its role.
Public worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss says
He sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.
'Anyone can consent, whatever their age': Defence for man accused of raping 13yo niece
The man was babysitting his niece while her mother went to play the pokies.
Plan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankings
Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher
Tech scholarship in memory of Daniel Karehana open to North's Māori students
The Daniel Karehana Te Hapori Matihiko Memorial Scholarship is worth $5000.
Whanganui’s $830,000 raised crossing project
“This is about re-establishing what Pākaitore was originally ..."
Seven Health NZ staff paid $394k in redundancy in BOP, Lakes
Thirty-six roles have been disestablished in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since July 2022.
Plenty of flavoursome plates
Chefs enter the Plates of Plenty Challenge throughout the foodie festival.
Autumn sunshine improves golfers' swings
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
Racing's royal rumble: Merlin to challenge Don't Stop Dreaming
Friday's racing has been set up for some great do-or-die early drama.
Tesla crash: Judge finds driver Saurbh Sharma guilty of causing young Auckland lawyer’s death
Judge Glen Marshall found speed and distraction were two key factors in the crash.
Last chance at an Olympic dream: Can home comforts get swimmer Emma Godwin to Paris?
Swimming nationals and Olympics trials will bring NZ's best to Hastings this week.