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'A good guy': Long-serving lawyer and coroner's 'immense' service remembered
'A doer rather than a talker, and our community owes him a huge debt of gratitude'
Gisborne GPs overwhelmed: Only telehealth available after hours
Three Rivers Medical warns of 'significant risk' to patient care due to shortages.
Nature day at Eastwoodhill brings Gisborne and Wairoa students together
160 students explore nature and creativity at the arboretum.
Opinion: Gisborne letters on wastewater fix, damaged road, beneficiary control
OPINION: Our readers write in on a range of issues, including free speech.
Thunderstorms, strong gusts expected as weather system lashes New Zealand
Unsettled weather will affect various parts of the country today.
Mayor's message to keyboard warriors: Come for a cuppa
The Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.
Nailed it: The Bay's three top building apprentices have been named
Three Tauranga-based apprentices have taken out the top spots.
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
Former refinery shows commitment to oil spill response with new boat
While oil is no longer refined at Whangārei's Marsden Point, oil spills are still a risk.
News briefs from the Far North - Footpath nearly ready, rural teleheatlh service and business workshop
News snippets from the Far North.
'Never worked a day': Confessions of a Kiwi editing legend
After more than 50 years of working in film, Paul Maxwell knows a thing or two.
Future scientists and engineers gather for Tairāwhiti Stem event
Speakers at the event, from Tairāwhiti, shared their journeys and inspired local students.
Big Ben’s perfect timing helps Napier City Rovers secure National League spot
Napier City Rovers discover a new hero on the way to qualification.
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
Foster mum of seven children jailed for $221k benefit fraud
'She has taken advantage of the benefit system for her own personal gain.'
'The heart of Māoridom': Rotorua decides on Māori wards
About 60 people came to hear what the decision would be.
'I did not want to rape her or anything:' Man accused of violating teen tells police
Raveen Saily says he believed the 16-year-old had consented to sex in the changing room.
Stunned suspect: 'Why did that police officer hit me?'
Whangārei officer testifies against colleague accused of assaulting man during an arrest.
Watch: Worshippers injured after mass brawl at Sikh Temple involving swords and baseball bats
At least one taken to hospital, police appealing for witnesses
RSE workers killed in crash worked in Bay for three years
Their employer says they were genuine, loyal and caring men.
Vintage tractors as far as the eye can see
One of the largest displays of vintage farm machinery in the Southern Hemisphere.
'Blue highway': Tauranga ferry service still on the cards
A ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.
Waste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment Minister
The plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.
Restorative youth justice oasis Te Kāhu Tiu prepares to soar
Securing a funding stream is the centre's final hurdle.
More than 100 jobs lost as logistics company closes down Auckland stevedoring operations
Staff were informed of the redundancy process today.
'It let out a few growls': Fur seal greets bike riders as Hawke's Bay ushers in new season
Furry friends are making themselves known for spring.
A sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutrition
The high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.
Warnings still in place for river that turned orange
Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
Miles Hurrell on expanding Fonterra's Studholme dairy factory
Miles Hurrell, Nicola Willis, Mark Leslie, Siobhan Lynch, Ray Smith.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Police investigating Tauranga online group arrest three men
The men face multiple charges.
Far North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm starting
Far North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria