Hawke’s Bay's main museum collection skyrockets in value to $43m
It is a big jump from $31m a year prior – an increase of over $12m.
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Napier grandmother tackles 14.5km walk for brave grandson
'It affects everybody': Grandmother inspired to walk by grandson's cancer journey.
It's official, Bluey is coming to NZ
The popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
'Urgent': Pharmacists providing healthcare amid rising GP wait times
Local pharmacists are providing medical care and advice amid long GP wait times
Controversial call and finishing cost Napier City Rovers top spot
Watch: Match officials called 'really poor' - penalty not given after striker cut down.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale votes no on fluoridation
The Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.
'His spirit, like his work, remains free and eternal': Remembering renowned photographer Frank Habicht
'He could connect with people whether it was homeless or celebrities.'
Overseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cash
Court rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.
Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival
Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.
'The sweet spot': Best times, places for Kiwis to see once-in-a-lifetime comet
Astronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
'Recipe for disaster': Can SAS hunt fugitive Tom Phillips - or use 'deadly force'
A military lawyer says the Prime Minister would need to sign-off on a SAS hunt.
'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jail
The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
Not so plain sailing: Iwi opposes yacht club land lease
Ngāti Oneone seeks return of Onepoto land, citing displacement and loss of mana whenua.
Police seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incident
A man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.
Lightly clad climber’s legs ‘shredded’ in ‘spur-of-moment’ ascent
The injured man had to spend nearly six hours close to the Mt Taranaki summit.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
Spot the kiwi at Tauranga’s city centre
Twenty sculptures of kiwi are dotted around Tauranga's city centre.
Contact's latest geothermal project up and running
Contact Energy's boss says it's an exciting time for geothermal energy.
Woman's harrowing photo minutes before being trampled by cows
She sent an innocent photo to her mum. Minutes later she was dead.
‘We were inundated’: Almost 400 people given free dental care
The clinic was unable to meet all the demand for its services.
Health NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospital
The language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.
Missing paddlers rescued in third recent incident
Strong winds prevented the pair from returning to shore.
Historic election ahead as iwi form new governance board
Three central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.
'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded
'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'
The Country on International Day of Rural Women
Nicola Grigg, Katie Milne, Emma Poole, Stefan Vogel, Marie Fitzpatrick.
Seal season not yet over for Gisborne
The smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.
City centre's new boardwalk and rail underpass opens
The boardwalk is one of 10 projects to revamp the Tauranga waterfront.
Northland police rebuked for not providing medical care after Kāeo arrest
Police cleared of using excessive force in firearm search where man suffered head injury.
Health Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memo
The memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.
Seal spotted swimming in Waimata River
A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera
A&P Show countdown: Dog triallists in early action; forecast promising for main days
Preparations for the Spring Show at the end of the week have started to gather momentum.
The cat's out of the bag: Beloved NZ band to deliver rare free concert
The supergroup are returning to Hawke's Bay to celebrate Napier's 150th anniversary.
Hastings race days called off for immediate future, track to be reconstructed
HB Racing chair says closure is essential for the long-term future of racing in region.