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'Gift that keeps on giving': Gardens receive tourism award
Last year, the attraction was named in Tripadvisor’s top 1% of things to do in the world.
$97m highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028
A new four-lane highway will connect Redwood Lane to Takitimu Toll Rd.
'Great news': $97m Tauriko road plan to boost jobs and growth
The NZTA Board has endorsed the Tauriko West Road investment case in the Bay of Plenty.
Fishermen rescue man from boat fire off Coromandel coast
Black smoke from the fire was visible from Cooks Beach.
'Cut deep': Kiwi religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
Reverend Frank Ritchie admired his commitment to peace and support for the marginalised.
'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.
Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.
'Political interference': Concerns over RBNZ's capital rules review
Conflict zone: NZ's independent central bank and the Finance Minister's agenda.
On The Up - 'Very proud': Northland family's inspiring academic achievements
The Darkins family have achieved academic and professional success.
'I can't go to jail': Colombian refugee tries to convince teen to drop sex charges
The victim was repeatedly sexually assaulted by three men. All have now been sentenced.
Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.
Brent Mountford on farming the land he grew up on
Couple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.
Five out-of-the-country escapes you can book today
Go around the world with these five travel deals.
Drop in success rate, higher attrition: Police flag challenges to hit 500 new cops target
Police have flagged challenges meeting the target of 500 new cops within two years.
On The Up: Duo turning harakeke waste into carbon-fibre alternative
Ben and William started the project while at university, turning into a global opportunity
Letters: Easter trading laws inconsistent and illogical
OPINION: The Defence Capability Plan overlooks key modern threats.
'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.
Woman used company card to steal from early childhood employer
Police prosecutor: 'It was deeply cynical and calculated and persistent.'
'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fire
Chirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.
One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.
On The Up: Inside award-winning Te Taumata o Kupe Nuku, Pt Chevalier
The building aims to revitalise mātauranga Māori, particularly legendary navigator Kupe.
Letters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairs
OPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details.
One person dead after falling into river near Wairere Falls
Police, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.
One person dead in farm vehicle accident near Taupō
A person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.
Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days
Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.
Honouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25
Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.
'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovation
Opinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'