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Hill, 50, was last seen at 5.30pm on Sunday on Hillside Drive, Māoribank.
'Very sad': Hastings pool to remain shut for summer and likely never reopen
Frimley Pool will likely never reopen after serving the Hastings community for 57 years.
Family sides with Tauranga man jailed for 11yrs after sexually abusing stepdaughter
'Sometimes I get messages from them saying they hate me,' said the 11-year-old.
Bay proud: Heroine's welcome home for sevens Olympic champions
Hundreds gathered at Blake Park to meet NZ's Black Ferns rugby sevens team.
No verdict reached as jury retire until Monday
No verdict Friday as the jury in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial retire until Monday morning.
'Petrified they'll succeed': Seymour blasts teacher unions worried about charter schools
The first charter schools are set to open in 2025 with the application process now open.
Peters continues criticisms of MPs reading out speeches, denies his own MP did just that
One of his MPs has been accused of reading out her speech.
Ngāti Porou play Ruatepupuke captivates audiences during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Nearly 1000 attendees enjoyed performances showcasing art and Māori heritage.
Two women sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Rau Tongia
Following sentencing, many members of Tongia’s family yelled out his name.
'Really tragic accident': Grey District Mayor warns community after whitebaiter's death
A man died after he was swept down a river into the ocean.
Polkinghorne sobs before jury retires to consider verdict after 52 days
The former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.
Breanna Muriwai disappearance: Police confirm fire at property was deliberate
The house is linked to the vigilante search for the missing woman's remains.
McClay to meet Aussie counterpart in Rotorua
Pair to meet the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ meeting.
70 police officers to be added to community patrol teams
Christopher Luxon announced that a further 70 police officers will be added to community patrol teams across the country. Video / Mark Mitchell
Waikato Muslims to showcase Māori Quran
Shakil Ahmad Monir spent more than 20 years working on the Māori Quran.
'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rules
The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.
SH1 closed in north Waikato due to Northpower grid updates
The work will be carried out on Saturday.
Shot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'
Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.
Afternoon quiz: Villette was written by which Brontë sister?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
New lifeguards' clubhouse taking shape but needs final $1m
'We haven’t got a finish date. It all depends on how quickly we can raise the money.'
Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake cools to record level; what that means for eruption chances
Volcano's crater lake registers coldest temperature in seven decades of monitoring.
Chief Ombudsman criticises Minister Costello over withholding tobacco documents
The document she gave to health officials argued for tobacco tax cuts.
From mushroom factory to fabulous float: What to expect at this year's Hastings Blossom Festival
'I’ve always wanted to get involved, and this year is the perfect chance to do it.'
The Country: Winston Peters on Parliament standards
Winston Peters, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.
NPC final rematch: Smarting Magpies plot a path to revenge
Taranaki beat the Magpies in last year's final. It's payback time in Napier on Friday.
Focus live: Andrew Coster speaks to media
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today confirmed further details around the allocation of the 500 additional officers following funding from Budget 2024.
'$9142 per step!': Auckland Mayor Wayne Browns ridicules costs of Milford Beach steps
The mayor earlier said that type of spending on projects was 'disgraceful'.
Watch: PM speaks after 147 police officers added to gang disruption and community patrol
Almost 80 officers will staff police's gang disruption units with more to come.
Pothole vans to patrol NZ roads looking for signs of wear and tear
Pothole vans will soon patrol New Zealand roads.
Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'
PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
Wellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contract
Industrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.