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Keeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email says
Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.
Familiar faces claim the red ribbons at Gisborne show shears
Gisborne Shearing and Woolhandling Championships held at Poverty Bay on Saturday.
The Country: Todd McClay talks trade in Brazil
Todd McClay, Hamish Goatly, Eibhlin Lynch, Peter Newbold, Polly McGuckin, Chris Russell.
'A standout destination' Northland's unique attractions land it on Best of the World list
Northland named in National Geographic's 25 Best Places to Travel for its unique beauty.
Waikato man gets home detention for $53K Covid wage subsidy fraud
Jarryd Delroy Hector was found to have falsified GST and income tax returns.
Grill seekers: Alleged home burglars caught trying to sell BBQ
Two people were arrested at Dollar Dealers after they were confronted by police.
Māori ward contenders told ‘do the homework’
'Don’t leave it to the last minute, get your whānau wrapped around you.'
Unredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force worker
The Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.
MTB: Olympians add spice to Whaka 100 event
More than 3000 competitors will take part in the Whakarewarewa Forest this weekend.
Dumped car destroyed by fire near Gisborne beach
A crew arrived in time to stop fire spreading to nearby vegetation.
Rotorua Pink Walk fundraiser
The crowd gears up for the annual Pink Walk in Rotorua. Video / Ed Young
Womad Aotearoa reveals global line-up with 47Soul, The Beths, and more
Barack Obama's a known fan of one of the acts set to perform at Womad Aotearoa 2025.
Cleans up ahead of long weekend
Contractors have been cleaning remaining wood debris off city beaches and under bridges.
Pinched travel market hurts Hamilton airport group's before tax profit in FY24
Land sale returns were also down, but expected.
Sunrise Week to mark foundation's 10th anniversary
Variety of 'orange' events planned; community encouraged to get involved.
Man to run first marathon - blindfolded
Justin Weston is set to run the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon.
Phantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidents
A phantom cat barber is on the loose in Palmerston North.
Kiwis chase elusive shears clean sweep in Australia
NZ chasing transtasman machine shearing, blades shearing, and woolhandling tests.
Theodore Drager's journey from rail enthusiast to steam driver in Gisborne
His love for Wa165 began in Māhia; he now drives steam locomotives nationwide
White Pine Bush work some of the last
Work has started on one of the last recovery projects on SH2 south.
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline Classic, First Light Food & Wine and Gizzy monthly market
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline classic, First Light Food & Wine and Wa165 excursion
Explore Chrissy Morrell's colourful art in Wainui garden exhibition opening weekends
From landscapes to abstracts: Morrell's artistic evolution on display
Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Join Richard O’Brien for a Q&A after The Kingdom of Bling performance
Richard O’Brien's satirical musical supports Starship Hospital.
'Grinch' councillor quizzes teen reps on political affiliations
'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz urges voter participation in local elections
Time to invite younger people and make them aware of roles council plays
Former Old Boy appointed as Whangārei Boys' High School principal
The Tikipunga High School principal will take over from Karen Smith in 2025.
'Reckless': Boat with man and two kids aboard crossed path of 51,000 tonne container ship
Man charged after recreational boat moved into lane of 294-metres long ship entering port.
Time for the Ōpōtiki community to claim back their town - Mark Mitchell
The Police Minister fully backs gang crackdown.
'Come back to us': Whānau of missing man fight for answers
Three years on, Jason Bulter's family returns to his hometown to keep his memory alive.
Pawprint launches petition to ban fireworks sales
Pawprint petition launched to ban fireworks, protecting animals from distress
Whakatāne man looking for owner of British war medal
There must be a family out there looking for the medal.
Corporal and the koro who served in both world wars
Service in the Army has opened more doors than ever expected for Corporal Paddy Whare.