87yo kidnapped in supermarket carpark and forced to withdraw money
Elderly man robbed after he being forced into back of his car
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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.
Local Focus: Accidental scaffolder's climb to success
Staffordshire Bull Terrier stands the test of time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tills are ringing in this district with $70m spend
For the first time Hastings retail spending has topped $70m over three months.
The H-Files: A plane, a whistling sound and a thud
Auckland pilot killed in fall from open-top training plane in World War II.
Prison recall confirmed for child killer Tony Roma
It was at least the third time Roma had breached release conditions
Phone ban breach lands sex offender back in jail
He wasn't allowed to use a cellphone, but he used one to call the police.
House fire reignites after being put out
Local community has rallied behind a family who lost their house in Waipawa on Sunday.
Mental health inquiry: Hope stirs amid the wreckage
Mental health inquiry hears public rage and frustration, but confident change will come.
Police speak to man after stealthy theft of 10 rifles
The loss was not immediately noticed as weapons disappeared over six weeks.
Thai community's prayer vigil at end
Relief spreads with news the 12 boys and their football coach are safe.