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Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this week

Kaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.

Speedway battle: Giants fifth in a tough weekend

'As a club, we are still very proud of how they went.'

Far North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance ride

The petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.

Toa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago Shears

Pagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.

‘Awesome’: Tainui team’s triumph in Māori bowls

The tournament attracted 98 teams, up from 64 in 2015, across multiple regions.

Watch: 'Get off!' Security stops Seymour driving Land Rover up Parliament steps

Parliament security demanded Seymour get off the steps immediately.

Four-wheel-drivers raise thousands for rescue chopper

Event organisers used local businesses and groups.

The Country: Derek Daniell on sheep without wool

Derek Daniell, Sandra Faulkner, Karen Morrish, and Phil Duncan.

‘Surprise and delight’: Te Awanga Wine Festival captivates crowd

Twelve music acts and five masterclasses featured at the festival.

Student dies at Rotorua Boys' High School hostel

Rotorua Boys' High School principal says support was in place for the school community.

'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace variety

Bananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.

‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta

The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.

100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis

The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.

‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cuts

There are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.

Second BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of public

The incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.

Will a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?

Fonterra's prices might be going up to $10 a kilo at the farm gate.

Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity

Firefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.

Small Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one day

One person died in a crash in the morning, the another less than 12hrs later.