Success at Whangamatā Classic for Gisborne surf lifesavers
Midway’s Ella Sutton and Yahni Brown were standouts.
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Armed police block streets in Hastings during search
Police armed as a precaution and an increased police presence.
Speaker refers four MPs to Privileges Committee after haka in the House
The haka, led by Te Pāti Māori, made waves across the globe.
A shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crash
All in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.
Camino Frances: A Paraparaumu pilgrim’s tale of challenge and upliftment
Leo Barber's inspiring Camino adventure.
Christmas cheer: Whangārei Lions Club's toy appeal helps families
'No kid should go without a toy at Christmas,' says Lions Club's Hugh Deverell.
Supermarkets face criminal charges over alleged inaccurate pricing, specials
The charges should be a wake-up call about pricing accuracy, the watchdog says.
Kauri Cliffs: Where stunning views meet golfing adventure
'It's your oasis': Kauri Cliffs offers a unique, relaxed golfing experience.
Decent rain needed by Christmas to dodge the drought word
The east coast needs decent rain soon to stave off the threat of drought.
Farmer confidence on The Country
Bruce Weir, Damien O'Connor, Brooke Watson, Farmer Tom Martin.
Muggy days and nights ahead as humid weather system nears NZ
Much of the North Island is in for a sticky end to the week, while Hastings could hit 30C.
Government gives $1m after farmers turn 'crap' Hawke's Bay paddocks into profit
'Like they say, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.'
Bigger and better next year after successful It's a Gizzy Christmas
A practical way 'to keep our whānau safe on the water this summer' is being launched.
'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
Reducing waste: Not-for-profits join forces for home demolitions
Demolition of unsafe homes begins; salvage efforts reduce waste and support community.
Volunteers unite at Tauranga foodbank amid soaring demand for help
Drawn to helping people, Jessica Stewart works fulltime at Tauranga Community Foodbank.
'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident
'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'
Ham, lamb, pavlova or trifle: What do Kiwis eat on Christmas day?
Retail Meat New Zealand’s Great Kiwi Christmas Survey results are in.
'Great to see': Farmer confidence highest since mid-2017
Rabobank finds improved sentiment largely attributable to improved commodity pricing.
Grief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three people
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.
'Warms our hearts': Profits from Maketū Pies to fund community training, say owners
Local praise as Maketū Pies profits to aid Te Arawa youth training.
'So loud': Napier deluge floods shop's Christmas display, roadworks signs float down street
Deluge flooded the Christmas display in at least one store and poured down hilly streets.
Shearing: Digger Balme, 60, wins at Rotorua Show
Age ain’t doing nothing to slow down this veteran competition shearer.
Scientists explore seabed in Hauraki Gulf to study human impacts
Scientists from around the world are looking to the Hauraki Gulf for answers.
Half-kilometre of SH2 in Waipawa set for rebuild
A 500-metre stretch of State Highway 2 will get a makeover starting on January 13.
Teens complete 800km challenge across North Island
The Tauranga trio travelled under their own steam from East Cape to Cape Egmont
Northland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalate
Whangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'
Coldplay, Connections and coffee: What Kiwis googled in 2024
Google has released its 2024 Year in Search for New Zealand
Three-vehicle crash causes highway delays
The incident is causing traffic hold-ups on SH29, near Tauranga.
'Way overdue': Mental health unit budget rises by $17m, completion further delayed
The unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.
After 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought home
Antony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.
Kororāreka 'makes sense': Historic name change decision imminent
The push to restore the town's original Māori name has been underway since 2021.
SH2 barriers a danger to staff, trucking boss says
Local businesses hit hard by SH2 median barriers as trucking firm warns of safety risks.
'Shattered into a million pieces': Whānau devastated after hunting tragedy
Their comments come as a man is jailed for three years.