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'Pretty much fully booked': Thousands expected for waka ama champs
Close to 1000 paddlers and twice as many supporters are expected in town.
'History of harm': Relief as liquor store application withdrawn
A hearing was scheduled to take place this month.
Imperfect asparagus finds a home: Wonky Box teams with Kiwi growers
Rejected fruit and vege finds a new home through Wonky Box.
Wellington council's support falls short as roadworks hit local businesses
About 50 stores have closed between Courtenay Place and Lambton Quay so far this year.
Goldsmith enters the Ngāpuhi den for the first time
'The hapū have never ceded sovereignty', says Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene
Humpback breaches in Northland
Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine
Dream comes true for Hawke's Bay man with major prize win
The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Lottery winner thought he was being scammed.
Baby's death in Wellington not suspicious, police say
Emergency services were called to Newtown Park Apartments about 12pm last Tuesday.
Kea Kids News: Marwin’s Māngere Mountain model is a masterpiece
When Marwin needed some art inspiration, he found it close to home! Marwin and reporter Kiyaan bring the mini maunga to life with the help of a little science. Video / Kea Kids
Another positive result in latest GDT
Prices have risen again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
Magpies swap rugby boots for gumboots to help Hawke’s Bay community
Rugby stars give back to the community that supports them so much.
Changing of the guard at Ngāi Tahu Holdings
Warwick Tauwhare-George to chair Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Limit.
Call for council to drop $147m hotel, convention centre idea 'altogether'
'If it was financially viable, we would have it up and built by big corporates... '
His dream became a 'nightmare' - but he'd do it all again to house the elderly
Rory O'Rourke's work to get three new homes for the elderly has been rewarded.
'Part therapy': Business resilience celebrated
More than 80 local businesses in Taupō entered the 2024 Stella Awards.
Costello’s tobacco tax cut plan stalled
Costello's excise tax cut fails as IQOS device is withdrawn due to new regulations.
PhD study measures wealth through a Tongan lens
'We invest in our relationships, we invest in our families, we invest in each other.'
Helicopter tracks fleeing SUV across Auckland, drives on rims down Southern Motorway
The driver evaded police for more than an hour across Auckland.
Dargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024
Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.
Two police cars badly damaged after colliding in motorway u-turn
Emergency services were called to the scene around 9.20pm.
Research puts Māori experiences with alcohol harm at the forefront
'We just said to them ‘Tell us your stories, you’ve grown up with it, you’ve seen it’.
Students go into bat for their teachers' te reo funding
'Us kids won’t know where we are from if we don’t learn the language.'
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
'It's like Mad Max': Locals despair as crime 'out of control', not enough police
'NZ had a reputation as a place in paradise and it’s fading fast.'
Risk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags on
Concerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.
Homegrown talent set to shine at Boxing Day festival
A slew of homegrown and emerging talent will take to the stage in December.
Morning quiz: Which section of the Great Wall of China is the most visited?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
School principal forged documents to claim grandparents' super after they died
Judge: 'Had you done this right, you probably would have got the inheritance anyway.'
Watch: inside refurbished and expanded New World Mt Albert
Lindsay Rowles of Foodstuffs North Island talks about the New World Mt Albert
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
Editorial: Can we really stop young teens from using social media?
OPINION: Bans have had little success but unrestricted access has been disastrous.
Iconic waterfront road in Bay of Islands' Russell/Kororāreka, to partially close for six-month trial
The benefits of a more pedestrian-friendly environment will be assessed.
Napier City Rovers aim high after rampant first-up National League win
Stunning start backs up Napier City Rovers' hopes of doing well in the National League.