One firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.

Rents will be capped at 80% of the market rate to aid whānau.

New policy offers fee coverage for final year tertiary students.

The Australian tourist missing in the Waikato area has been found.

MetService says one of the first big low-pressure systems of the year is forming.

Akayshia Williams powers her way to a seventh victory in the blue-ribbon waka ama race.

On Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire.

Diplomat and the mayor are involved in a community garden and sustainability initiative.

'They always have a big smile on their faces; they are lovely people.'

Whangamatā is a step close to getting a community marae.

Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.

How Mundi Trio’s music invites audiences to dance and dream.

Leo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.

Heavy rain floods Pāpāmoa; firefighters clear drains, water recedes.

It is Germany’s first reported incident of FMD in more than three decades.

Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?

The project came after a group of mothers raised concerns about the lack of shade.

The algae contains a neurotoxin which is harmful to humans and can be lethal for dogs.

Her family have not had contact with her since January 13.

"It was meant to be adventure training and it turned into snow survival."

The Chiefs are heading to play there on Anzac Day.

News snippets from the Far North

The council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.

Volunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands

Far North under fire and water restrictions

For single Hawke’s Bay residents, Valentine’s Day isn’t usually a banger.

The girl's mother chose to stand by her partner, who was jailed for 11 years.