![Hole-in-one for Horowhenua-Kāpiti lock Dallas Wiki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hole-in-one for Horowhenua-Kāpiti lock Dallas Wiki
The imposing lock can add a hole-in-one to his list of sporting achievements
![Students cultivate park's growth as part of school planting day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Students cultivate park's growth as part of school planting day
Year 5 and 6 students from Raumati South School planted at Queen Elizabeth Park.
![The Country: Fieldays weather update with Phil Duncan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
The Country: Fieldays weather update with Phil Duncan
Phil Duncan, Jeremy Rookes, Kate Acland, Luke Chandler, Chanelle O'Sullivan.
![Whanganui weather: What to expect this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
Cooler temperatures and a bit of rain are expected this week.
![Stealing from kids - Far North pupils lose money raised for camp in burglary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Stealing from kids - Far North pupils lose money raised for camp in burglary
Oruaiti School 'gutted' after funds for end of year camp stolen on Monday morning
!['Hysterical screaming' heard before baby's 'violent' death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Hysterical screaming' heard before baby's 'violent' death
'Nobody in the community likes to think that this sort of thing can happen'.
!['It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidated
One customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.
![White Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
White Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointed
Company struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.
![Dame Susan Devoy one of first inductees into PSA Hall of Fame](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Dame Susan Devoy one of first inductees into PSA Hall of Fame
Devoy was born in Rotorua and lives in Tauranga.
![Arrests after Rotorua and Taupō incidents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Arrests after Rotorua and Taupō incidents
Police executed search warrants in the Hamilton and Auckland areas.
![Whanganui Lyric Singers perform with musicians at mid-year concert](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Whanganui Lyric Singers perform with musicians at mid-year concert
The choir will be joined by three guest acts.
![Canterbury Shears gets the go-ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Canterbury Shears gets the go-ahead
Champs on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.
![Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Young 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers
'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'
![Hawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting process](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Hawke's Bay flood projects get faster consenting process
Streamlined consenting would only be available to applications lodged by councils.
![Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm
It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.
![Retiring principal reflects on discovering Jonah Lomu and his 33 years in the job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Retiring principal reflects on discovering Jonah Lomu and his 33 years in the job
'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'
![‘I would go home and not sleep’: How police cope with crash trauma](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
‘I would go home and not sleep’: How police cope with crash trauma
Once they were expected to 'harden', or have a beer - now there are better ways.
!['Highly debated' holiday rental charge gets green-light](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Highly debated' holiday rental charge gets green-light
But some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.
![Zuru owners top 2024 Rich List, beating out magnate Graeme Hart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Zuru owners top 2024 Rich List, beating out magnate Graeme Hart
Toy company owners have been named the country's wealthiest people.
![Plan to use 350,000 cubic metres of cyclone silt for Napier housing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Plan to use 350,000 cubic metres of cyclone silt for Napier housing
The council says the proposal is a 'win-win', but there are some health concerns.
![Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
![Farmers can make great investors - Mark Lister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Farmers can make great investors - Mark Lister
OPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.
![Homicide investigation launched after 10-month-old baby dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Homicide investigation launched after 10-month-old baby dies
'We believe these injuries were not accidental.'
!['Going to be life-changing': Two winners claim share of $50m Powerball, retail outlets buzzing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Going to be life-changing': Two winners claim share of $50m Powerball, retail outlets buzzing
The jackpot has been split between seven lucky players, who each picked up $7 million.
![Streets reopen in Napier after initial report of firearm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Streets reopen in Napier after initial report of firearm
Inquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
!['Welcome back any time': Gang members ride through Ōpōtiki to commemorate former president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Welcome back any time': Gang members ride through Ōpōtiki to commemorate former president
A motel manager said there were 'no hassles'.
!['Like a phonebook': Residents creating community directory to help emergency communication](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
'Like a phonebook': Residents creating community directory to help emergency communication
A group of women have set out to connect the RD9 District via a community directory.
![Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Protecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far North
A controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.