‘Up for the challenge’: Rangitīkei council’s new boss sets priorities for first months
Carol Gordon will prioritise central government reforms in her new role.
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‘Mild but variable’: Whanganui’s weather outlook for the weekend
Heavier rain and fresh winds are forecast for next week.
Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.
‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons region
Drought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.
North Mole regeneration project may need extra funding
The project received $876,250 from MBIE's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Meet Tanya, the woman who can open a bottle of beer with a 13-tonne excavator
She’ll be one of the first women competing at the National Excavator Operator Competition.
Killer babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chances
Tiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.
'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser
Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.
Kiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test match
David Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.
'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā trees
A conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.
The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.
High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction
A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.
'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aid
Lawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.
‘Get paid to join’: 300 sign up for first Whanganui citizens’ assembly
Participants will be paid $500 for attending four to five meetings.
Police launch homicide investigation in Palmerston North
One person was arrested and police say those involved knew each other.
Abuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing down
Council boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.
When is it time to stop financially supporting your children?
Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.
State-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parent
The fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
Out with the scraps? Council could ditch food scraps service
Councillors will decide its fate at an extraordinary meeting on Monday evening.
Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
Bowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyone
Simeon Brown says the move will eventually align NZ with Australia.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
Teacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with student
The girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.
‘Peril to the public’: Lawyer allegedly falsified judge’s minute, court records
Ben Wong has been suspended while a tribunal investigates his conduct.
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
'You took a piece of me': Man still unable to explain why he raped pensioner
Peter Niko subjected the woman to a prolonged attack after tricking his way into her home.
Riding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'
HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.
‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.