'I didn't have a chance': Elderly victim reveals horrifying kidnapping
"I didn't have a chance" reckons kidnapping and robbery victim David Geor.
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Wet weekend on the way for most
Parts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.
Kindy teacher held children down to force them to sleep
Newly trained teacher loses registration after physical and psychological abuse of kids.
New Zealand's least active region
The region's lifestyle of wine and sunshine is apparently distracting from an active life.
Alarms to deter robbers and thieves
A watch on ATMs showed there was a need for people to have personal alarms.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
Rocket Lab satellites will help regional development
Satellite imaging could boost agriculture and forestry industries.
Fish & Game: Pheasant dumping baffling
Pheasant dumping: Fish & Game have little to go on as investigation continues
Elderly victim held down and robbed in his car
Police are still seeking man and woman in faded black car.
Torched HNZ housing unit left 7 months
An empty house with well maintained lawns is an eyesore for neigbouring residents.
87yo kidnapped in supermarket carpark and forced to withdraw money
Elderly man robbed after he being forced into back of his car
Local Focus Feature Series: The costs and risks of seasonal work for Pacific Islanders
Watch Video 2. Pacific workers in Hawke's Bay - who benefits and who suffers? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature Series: Pacific Islanders clamouring to work in NZ gardens and orchards
Watch Video 1. Eleven years of the RSE scheme - who benefits and who suffers? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature Series: Why more Kiwis aren't picking fruit in Hawke's Bay
Watch Video 3. Horticulture is booming in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Abby the lamb happy in a nappy
One lucky lamb has been saved from becoming Christmas dinner.
Chance to see animated flyover of new route through gorge
Great progress on new road, NZTA says.
Bullying blight in all schools: International expert
Facebook and technology have helped lift social cruelty to new level.
Axe-slaying 'murderer's hut' hauled off
The home was the scene of a brutal killing in 1994.
Couple's book on artist Lindauer climaxes 18-year journey
Almost two decades of research and world travel precede publishing
Hawke's Bay DHB plunged into $6m deficit
Higher than expected patient numbers and reduced savings behind $6.8m deficit.
Charter school founder in 'massive shock' over delay
All except three charter schools now look set to become state or integrated schools.
Wanaka crash: Dead pilot's father survived 15 crashes
Dead Wanaka pilot's father Sir Tim Wallis nearly died in a Spitfire crash
Snow wonder: Ohakune café aims high to cut waste
Off-piste zero waste challenge. Made with funding from New Zealand On Air.
Marae despairs at illegal dump site
Illegal dump site near Te Aranga Marae a concern for Flaxmere residents.
Back to school? Why your kid should get dirty
Abolishing national standards has freed schools to help kids learn through play.
Young offenders get licence to steer away from crime
A car key in a youth's hand instead of a jail key in a warder's . . . it's a no-brainer.
Judge ponders convictions in ocean protest case
Greenpeace claims danger of oil exploration protest at sea was overstated.
Retiring siege hero has eye damage from court assault
Accused to appear in court again next week.
Agents sold nearly 10 houses a day in June
An average of 9.8 houses were sold each day in June, REINZ figures show.