Gull in Taneatua has the cheapest fuel, charging just $2.10 a litre for 91.

The solution to Tolaga Bay logs clogging the beach is to burn them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Female worker believed to be a mother of two.

Chardonnay is making a comeback this year, winning top spot in the wine awards.

North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.

Readers have their say on women's suffrage; ratepayers' burden; and pokie problems

The court has heard that the William Hill sign had been insecure for a long time.

Every region in the country saw an annual increase in August .

Willie Jackson's charter school becomes state integrated school, but expansion deferred.

Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.

Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.

The road carnage began at 1.30am yesterday, with the most recent crash at 8.10am today.

Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table

The company hopes to provide new forms of economic development in the region.

"Racism has had a profound impact on Māori especially, and particularly in this region."

"'My actual comment was, 'Lucky no more were killed with what confronted them'."

"I won't let these comments be said to our people, who are still struggling."

Councillors breached code of conduct - but won't be named and no sanctions imposed.

"It's Ashley's last chance to get any sort of life."

There was one officer in the building at the time of the shooting.

A code of conduct review will investigate a discussion by two Gisborne councillors.

All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.

Rayne Joseph put down her slight weight gain to being in a happy relationship.

Local community has rallied behind a family who lost their house in Waipawa on Sunday.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

'No-one should have to sleep in their car and no one should go unsupported this winter.'

She's homeless and 30-weeks pregnant but Winz turned her away, community worker claims.

Native trees the answer for East Coast forestry. Made with fuding from NZ On Air.

Drowning rate among under-fives a "genuine and serious concern", Water Safety NZ says.

Crews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.