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Track row: Iwi boss blasts 'racist charge of lycra brigade'
"The track has ... driven a chasm in our community", writes Ngahiwi Tomoana.
Muggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for some
Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.
Protest at Craggy Range over trail backtrack
Protest organiser Rose Mohi said the winery had reneged on its promise to restore land.
Northcote result may burn Bridges
Nats leader doesn't need low turn-out or reduced percentage of vote
Grieving widow: 'It was cancer and we weren't told'
Man told of cancer over a year after alarming scan that was never followed up, widow tells
Blind triathlete tackles 10km in marathon
Shannon Cleave was born with albinism and is legally blind.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Doctor jailed for drugging, assaulting patients loses licence, fined
Disgraced doctor David Lim still maintains his innocence despite now being behind bars.
High-profile businessman on meth, sex charges
Prominent businessman is accused of dealing with and supplying methamphetamine.
Napier lawyer fined for dangerous driving
Lawyer fined $500 and disqualified from driving for six months for dangerous driving.
Iwi speaks out over Te Mata track proposals
Iwi unhappy Craggy Range has backtracked on a pledge to remove the Te Mata walkway.
Controversial Te Mata track to stay?
Craggy Range denies Environmental Defence Society claims it is misleading the public.
That's my boy Les, more than a statistic
Leslie Laing, 28, died after a work accident in September. This is his dad's tale.
Hawke's Bay educators rally for pay equity
Fair's Fair Mana Taurite events will be staged in Hastings today.
Fun-loving 3-year-old boy in fight for his life
Battling cancer has imposed severe restrictions on a once adventurous youngster.
Sex-related complaint at primary school
The Ministry of Education learned of a 'serious allegation' in February.
Drowning widow: 'Please let me stay'
Widow faced "torturous" cultural prosecution when she returned to India after the tragedy
Six ill after smoke permeates ship's hold
All six men are out of hospital about suffering carbon monoxide poisoning.
Family hugs truck driver who killed cyclist
Ben Den Ouden died after his bike was hit by a truck in April last year.
Maritime NZ probes Napier port ship fire
An interview and scene examination will take place to decide if further action is needed.
Investigation launched after port workers poisoned
Three people have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Trapped dogs rescued and back with owner
Dogs reunited with 'absolutely rapt' owner after his rescue attempt failed on Saturday.
Ninety-year-old accompanies teens on Te Araroa trail walk
Walking the trail offers youth education, healing and rehabilitation, trust believes.
Third male in court after aggravated robbery
The 22-year-old was the third offender arrested in relation to the incident.
Harvester victim was dad-of-four
Man killed when trapped in a harvester in Hawke's Bay last week identified.
Auckland house listings, prices fall
'Typically, when Auckland gets cold, the rest of the country also suffers'.
Russel Norman admits obstructing oil ship
The former Green Party co-leader swam in front of the ship as it searched for oil off NZ.
Drone war: Farmers threaten to shoot down machines
Police say any charges for shooting down drones would depend on the situation.