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'We sat on our laurels': US citrus growers' warning for NZ
Prevention touted as key to avoiding a citrus greening disease catastrophe.
Tastiest steak competition is on again at Gisborne A&P Show
The ever-popular Silver Ferns Farms 'Steak of Station' on again at Gisborne's spring show.
Kura brings Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori to Whangārei CBD
Hora Hora Primary School bought an impromptu performance to Whangārei Central on Monday
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Services and trades academies students put to the test
Working together in extreme conditions to complete challenges
Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
Artwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington
Pride of the Bay: What National League spot means to homegrown Napier City Rovers powerhouse
Ahead of football's National League, one of Napier City Rovers' finest in 2024 opens up.
David Seymour releases targets charter schools must hit to avoid repercussions
Schools face losing contracts if they fail to reach minimum standards.
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
What lies beneath: Seismic survey work to help in Hikuwai bridge reconstruction
'The team are working hard towards a construction start early next year.'
Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: And now we wait
OPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary from the High Court at Auckland.
Kaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness training
Mental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme
Taxi drivers suspended from Wellington Airport after using parents' room to heat meals
The airport warned drivers not to use the parents' room for privacy and hygiene reasons.
Editorial: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's financial admission fails to relate
OPINION: Whanau selling her car to help pay the bills was surprising, but not relatable.
Anti-gang legislation: Police Minister accepts rushed nature of last-minute amendment not ideal
Cabinet makes second change to proposed legislation after select committee stage.
Morning quiz: How many times did Queen Elizabeth II visit NZ?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Te Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programme
Māori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.
Gisborne Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission
Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission.
Embrace te reo: Minister continuing te reo legacy of his mother
Mother’s legacy in kōhanga reo paved the way for future generations to cherish te reo.
Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
You can poo it: Bowel screening drive in Gisborne-East Coast
Bowel Screening team promotes free screening, targeting Māori and Pacific people
‘Confrontational’ and ‘intrusive’: Careful approach needed on gang-patch ban in home, says Police Association
After two last-minute changes, the bill to ban gang patches is set to pass today.
East Coast’s Nepia and Mill on top of the rugby world a century ago
The Invincibles were on tour in the UK making history.
Trust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront location
Nati Growth acquires Captain Morgans site, planning renovations and potential i-Site.
Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target
OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.
Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Gisborne's Turihaua Angus
Spirited bidding in a sellout Spring Sale at Turihaua Angus on Tuesday.
'It sounded like a bomb exploding': Wainui house hit by lightning in Tuesday storm
Region cops thunder, lightning, hail... even snow.
Sit, stay, read! NZ’s Top Dog with a Job is crowned
Reporter Sasha is at Te Kete Aronui where New Zealand’s newest Top Dog with a Job is hard at work, helping Rototuna kids love reading as much as she does!
Hereheretau named as B+LNZ finalists
Hereheretau Station from Wairoa named finalists in a category of the B+LNZ awards.
Far North man wants views on local body issues from public
Views wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections
News briefs from the Far North - Barn find classics to auction, firearm charges and homicide victim named
News snippets from the Far North.
Philip Polkinghorne trial: The jury is going out - what happens now?
What happens once the jury goes out after hearing eight weeks of evidence?
Letters: Company tax loophole must be closed now
OPINION: 'Sanitarium... should pay tax, just as all struggling people and companies do.'