'Leave them in the car': Hawke's Bay Council backtracks after gang patch furore
The council boss says allowing gang members to wear their patches 'wasn’t a good idea'.
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Paraparaumu student’s design shines in fashion competition
Molly McGregor's design will be showcased at the Whitecliff College Graduate Showcase.
'An added expense': 12 more buildings deemed earthquake-prone around Napier
“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."
Parents thought 4yo had constipation - then she was diagnosed with leukaemia
'You never wish it on your worst enemy, to feel so helpless'
Seven Waikato athletes to shine at Paris 2024 Paralympics
NZ Paralympic Team competes in eight sports, with 25 athletes and 41 staff, aiming for per
'A moment of great sadness': Māori King Tūheitia dies aged 69
Tūheitia had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
Memories flood back for Gisborne's Olympic champion
'There must be something in our water.'
Gisborne letters on PM’s back-to-basics message, trust’s $40m distribution, free speech
Gisborne letters on council waste, trust's $40m distribution, free speech.
'Sticks, bats, knuckles': Sikh temple tensions enter new phase
Police are investigating a brawl and assault in Tauranga last Saturday.
Discover Norman Maclean's intimate and colourful life drawings at Tairāwhiti Museum
Gisborne honours Norman Maclean with life drawing exhibition and printmaking weekend.
'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
Ngā Rorirori - a unique fusion of theatre and dance, coming to Gisborne next month
Ngā Rorirori by Tawata Productions blends dance, theatre, and farce.
What's on in Tairāwhiti: Spring flower show, theatre, jazz, local rugby derby and life drawing exhibition
What's on in Tairawhiti: Spring show, theatre, new art exhibition and rugby local derby.
Gisborne calls for contractors to fix 340 slip sites after Cyclone Gabrielle
Gisborne District Council seeks contractors for 340 slip and dropout sites.
Napier council backs new investment arm set to launch by June 2025
Council takes AIM - setting-up Ahuriri Investments Management Limited.
Remembering Rod Vaughan: Reporter on life after TV and his plane crash
Former television journalist bares his scars of a career on camera.
‘Mother of the Nation’ Judy Bailey to share wisdom on ageing
Moana Maniopoto, Dame Susan Devoy and Anne Salmond are also in festival line-up.
Iconic butcher shop famed for secret sausage recipe faces demolition
'His sausages were sold all over New Zealand and people even took them overseas.'
'Keep safe out there': 'Intense' thunderstorms rattle Auckland as storm finally hits
Thunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.
'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong man
Valley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.
Hastings-trained pair on target for Great Northern Hurdles
Stablemates Taika and Nedwin turned in encouraging trials.
Alleged vigilantes in court accused of filming and posting assaults
One is accused of claiming a person was on the child sex offenders register.
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
Taniwha Daffodil fields a 'labour of love' for years
Iconic daffodil patch in Central Hawke's Bay raises funds for community health.
'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike action
Dargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.
Watch: 'Out of touch' - Council faces backlash after patched gangsters attend Māori wards vote
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said gang patches are banned in public buildings.
Sam Cane starts as All Blacks side to face Springboks named
Scott Robertson has made two changes to the side that beat Argentina.
Is Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amount
Labour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
Police believe Hamilton house fire was deliberately lit, three men arrested
Police have now arrested three me in relation to the fire.
Power fully restored after car hits power pole
A driver sustained minor injuries after hitting a power pole.
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Emotional service held in memory of Samoan seasonal workers killed in crash
There were emotional scenes as Samoan hymns were sang and prayers said.