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Civil engineering company wins Kāpiti and Horowhenua's top business award
'We were massively excited and immensely proud,' the co-owner says.
Four outstanding women receive Whangārei civic honours
Four influential women have been honoured for their services to the community.
Rugby: Star centre scoops up awards
“He has all the respect of his teammates and everyone he plays against."
Five Whanganui teenagers achieve top Girl Guiding award
'It was an incredible experience.'
Beloved Kiwi band win prestigious Silver Scroll Award: 'I really wanted one of these'
Wednesday night's awards saw one very special and unique acceptance speech.
The young Hawke’s Bay rockstars who won Bandquest’s best original song
They met at kindergarten and started banging on buckets when they were just 7 years old.
Mastering the 'punk rock' of bike racing
It's fast, it's difficult and it's pretty new to NZ. But what is cyclocross?
Trophy win makes waves in Whanganui life-saving
The club also came away from a pool rescue competition with a raft of medals.
Music legend Don McGlashan to be inducted into NZ Music Hall of Fame
The star's lengthy list of achievements is about to get a little bit longer.
Sid's story: From waiting tables to owning a multi-award-winning restaurant
"If you don’t have a passion for food, service, and hospitality, it’s not your game."
Six months to the day, Gabrielle struck: Honours, heroes and awards
The Napier Civic Awards are this year specifically for volunteers in rescue and recovery.
Kiwi sets sights on Olympics after stunning silver ride
Sam Gaze made history while adding to the gold medal he picked up earlier in the event.
'Clever and courageous': Sir Paul Adams receives top business honour
"Paul is a very clever and courageous businessman."
Kaiako Hāmihi Duncan wins second place in Te Tauihu Short Story Awards
Hānahi Duncan's short story fulfills his goal to write and publish something creative.
NZ dance crews ‘among the best’ at world hip-hop champs
Teams from Aotearoa have won five medals in six divisions in the United States.
'Just give me three years': Victor J Sefo's promise to his parents
Victor J Sefo's unofficial Samoan anthem '685' wins big.
Napier’s Central Fire Station Bistro named best regional restaurant in NZ
Pacifica, in Napier, was again awarded three hats and Teresa's Cocktail Bar also won big.
Rotorua’s Craig Geater awarded rare honour at Tour de France
Geater is currently head mechanic for Team Jayco Alula.
Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine
Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.
Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients announced
The six recipients have all made a substantial positive difference to their community.
Wilde's double success in Hamburg a 'great birthday present' for proud mum
"Hayden was clearly in the hurt box when he crossed the finish line."
Wilde blitzes the field for sprint distance championship title in Hamburg
The Olympic bronze medallist is the newly crowned Super Sprint World Triathlon champ.
They bought a dilapidated building and created one of NZ’s rising B&Bs
'It’s the best decision we have made. We have absolutely no regrets.'
Dressage steward Jos Gresham earns top prize
Horse lover and Bulls resident Jos Gresham named Dressage Official of the Year.
Tāmata Hauhā reigns supreme at Māori Business Awards
“It’s not profit that drives the awards."
'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award
Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.
Hospitality awards 2023 finalists announced
There are 20 categories from which the overall supreme winner will be chosen.
Northland news in brief: Critical crash, biosecurity risk and hospo finalists
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounding regions.
District councillor takes out songwriting competition
“Adulting gets in the way, but every time I perform I really love it."