Kāinga Ora spent $300m on housing projects at risk of being cancelled: Can the money be saved?
Two projects have alone cost $73m. If they are cancelled will the taxpayer funds be lost?
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No looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
John Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.
Gisborne-East Coast DoC facilities 'ready to rock' for summer
'We’ve got some beautiful spots on our doorstep waiting to be explored.'
Heavy heist: stolen front end loader used in Levin break-in
Loader found on Bruce Road; police seek info on Levin break-in and stolen equipment.
‘Nui te aroha’: Jaedyn Randell’s performance in Voice Australia finale
Kiwi gives two stunning performances on the grand finale.
Gavin Mutch holds it together for Great Raihania Shears win
Mutch nabs the big shearing win at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show.
Taupō looking to tap into $400m business events market
Business event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.
Whakaari/White Island owners appeal conviction
Whakaari Management Limited is challenging its conviction at Auckland High Court.
Family grateful for ‘love, help and generosity’ after ‘devastating’ house fire
'We are so grateful to be part of such a compassionate and supportive community.'
Man on stolen motorbike crashes into parked car trying to avoid police checkpoint
Police initially considered it a serious crash until the man got up and started 'yelling'.
Stalled international pilot training costing New Zealand $50m a year
An industry group blames the exit of a big operator and slow visa processing.
'I saw this like light anomaly go past me': Napier's ghost hunters still searching for proof
If there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?
Homeowners' loan applications rejected - ‘they haven’t got any equity to play with’
Those who bought at market peak may have to wait some time before they can upgrade.
Building site sets stage for classic hits - Kevin Page
OPINION: 'I launched into classic 70s style in the form of YMCA by the Village People.'
Many gardens to explore with safari fundraiser for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled
Planning done, now time for the charity's garden safari.
News in brief from the Far North - council charges up, car causes scrub fire and spoken word workshops
News snippets from the Far North.
Top Australian medical exam result award for former Kaitāia College old boy John Ward
Kaitāia-born Dr John Ward gets top Australasian award for top exam results
Flexible working: Northland's home worker numbers on the rise
Some employers are pushing for more on-site staff.
'A lottery': Non-profits struggle for money as one forced to close
'We’ve always run on such an oily rag ... now families won’t get our service.'
Transforming waste plastic into valuable products earns Far North's Harry Burkhardt major award
Far North iwi leader Harry Burkhardt receives Outstanding Māori Business Leader award
Getting to capacity: Water safety targeted in Northland as drownings rise
Northland's drowning toll is already high – so what's being done to educate people?
Significant upgrades to Kaitāia's wastewater systems
The Donald Rd upgrade is first on the agenda.
Shots fired at Levin building; those involved likely known to each other
Police are investigating after the incident on Mabel St.
Baypark Speedway season revs up
Daniel Thomas wins Baypark Speedway opener; Buckley claims first Midget victory
Hawke’s Bay men’s club cricket: Teens tout talent with bat and ball
Tech tops the points table after two rounds.
The Ngāti Porou woman who invented BMW’s colour-changing car
Stella Clarke will change the way you buy a car.
No trick, just treat: Beach town’s iconic Witch’s Hat bach for sale for $799,000
Pointy property was among the first houses to be built in Pauanui.
Tairāwhiti News Digest: Burnouts in Matawhero Saleyards area
Up to 90% of strokes are preventable; healthy lifestyle changes can lower risk.
Teacher training now in Te Hiku with unique Far North programme
Te Hiku teacher training course aims to alleviate Far North teacher shortage.
'You preyed on them': Man jailed for 20 years for raping girls in his care
Victim: 'Every man I looked at was a monster, every boy was a demon'.
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
Man with severe injuries dies, police start homicide investigation
Man sustained injuries at a Gisborne residence early on Monday morning.
Gisborne median house price rise leads NZ – up to $605,500 in September
The region saw 38 sales in September, up 22.6% from last year.