'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presents
Child and elderly person injured with barrel of gun in string of home invasions.
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Retailers upbeat about the lead-up to Christmas
The comments come days after shoppers spent more than $11m over Black Friday.
Regional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flights
Rotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.
Sleeping elderly woman woken, robbed
One man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.
The mystery disappearance of Fiona Wills: ‘We never found a thing’
Fiona Wills went to feed the chickens on December 9, 2014. She hasn't been seen since.
Brad from accounts: 'Hawke’s Bay is definitely coming alive'
Brad Wyatt gets insights into the Bay’s hospitality scene from both work and play.
Mei Whaitiri a loved kuia, friend and Pania of the Reef model: Te Hira Henderson
Opinion: Mei's collective of tribes merged, making her complete and well-loved.
Abandoned castle deep in the Coromandel bush has links to NZ icon
Unusual bach the work of artist Frank Davis and legendary architect Sir Ian Athfield.
Owners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter Factory
The Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.
Surviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holiday
Northlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.
Arrest warrant issued for rapper who parked his Lamborghini in a disabled space
A Napier rapper who collaborated with Snoop Dogg fails to show up in court.
A tale of two old tractors
“I searched online for quite a while. I wanted something old and maybe a little unusual."
Triumph over tragedy: Rosie Dowling’s healing journey
The inspirational farmer is determined to make her beloved Gavin proud.
Alleged boss of Mongrel Mob drug ring is son of gang’s slain president
Steve Taiatini was vocal about dangers of meth before his death. His son has been charged.
'I'm worried about getting home': Whangārei taxi waits stretch for hours
One woman waited more than four hours for a taxi but drivers say the market is tough.
'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birds
Jenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
When coffee leads to collaboration
It all began on a cold, dank National Fieldays morning at Mystery Creek.
Vote now! Where to see the Western Bay's most stunning Christmas lights
Entries are now open for 2024’s Tremains Christmas Lights Trail.
‘Mass rescue’ at Port Waikato beach after kids caught in rip
One is taken out of the water semi-conscious after three kids and an adult hit trouble.
'Legacy of failure': Podmore inquest questions ex-cycling boss' elevation
Raelene Castle faced tough questions over her decision to appoint Andrew Matheson.
Record weather means early corn for Gisborne
A hot and dry spring means early LeaderBrand sweet corn in local supermarkets.
‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings
'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.
Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control
The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.
Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa
The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.
Standstill on SH1: Car crash causes delays
Emergency services at SH1 crash site; motorists face delays.
Gloriavale-owned honey business in liquidation owing more than $1m
The liquidator’s report outlined three reasons for Forest Gold Honey’s insolvency.
Supermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespass
Foodstuffs continues facial recognition trial despite nine misidentified in Rotorua store.
Hawke's Bay heatwave: Two girls taken to hospital, three others treated after rippa rugby faintings
'We had a few students who felt the effects of the high temps,' a Napier high school says.
The Country: Farm-to-forestry conversions with Dr Elizabeth Heeg
Chris Brandolino, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, Toby Williams, D Humm, Craig Hickman, Barry Soper.
Beachgoer discovers body in water at Papamoa Beach
A formal identification process is under way.
Police officer 'thought I'd lost everybody' during cyclone rescue effort
Moving through floodwaters on foot, officers saw seven people clinging to a pole.
'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee
The Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.
Single H5N1 bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds
The US already has a stockpile of vaccine doses that target H5N1.
'Champion' of regional real estate awarded life membership
'It has good times and bad times. You just knuckle down and keep working.'