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Hawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.
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Literacy service axed in Budget 2025, leaving 109 specialists jobless
Educators describe the decision as “unjustifiable,” fearing negative impacts on students with complex literacy challenges. Video / Rafaella Melo
Waipawa chef with global experience chooses Elephant Hill for his next menu
Conor Mertens has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo.
Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap
This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.
They want the ugliest, dirtiest homes: 16 offers in five days for tired rental
Flippers are back and looking for the worst houses they can find.
'Really nice guy': US talk show host Conan O'Brien meets Kiwi namesake in viral clip
The US host joked: 'I've never met someone with the same name as me'.
'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father
Rapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.
Watch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane plan
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.
'It could have been much worse': Beloved restaurant's staff take stock after fire
Castle 91 will be closed for repairs but the Brookfield location remains open.
Fish stress forces King Salmon to reduce harvest
The fish farmer says its fish are not eating as much as usual.
King’s Birthday Honours: Two Dames on The Country
David Seymour, Richard McIntyre, Dame Alison Stewart, Dame Catriona Williams, Dan Boulton.
Here's what the upgrade of Hawke’s Bay Expressway will look like
The project will expand a 6.5km stretch to four lanes. Funding approval is pending, with a decision expected later this year. Video / NZTA
'I'm very flattered': Mexted on King's Birthday Honour
Murray Mexted was honoured as an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.
Cream of the crop: Jack Haddon wins Pukekohe Young Grower title
Regional winner oversees the cauliflower and cabbage operation for Balle Brothers.
CHB beaten by Wairarapa Bush in historic Tikokino match
Wairarapa Bush overran Central Hawke's Bay, scoring 40 points in the second half.
'Distasteful': Last-ditch legal bid to stop crematorium beside supermarket
A crematorium in the middle of the village is a burning issue for some in Havelock North.
Shaun Stevenson confirms departure from Chiefs
The news comes after he sought an immediate release from his NZ contracts in December.
'That's how community works': Volunteers sustain Colville's mail service
'We know who's who, and if it's addressed wrong, still gets to them.'
Did Donald's slip of the tongue reveal new Chiefs coach?
Former All Black Stephen Donald appears to have made the announcement before the Chiefs.
NZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improves
Higher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected.
'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highway
Napier-Taupō highway traffic was constant in the first weekend of new 100km/h speed limit.
Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025
Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.
Editorial: Kids left to their own devices prefer social-media's blue light
OPINION: Hugh Grant's social-media lashing a timely tirade.
Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.
$151k for a bed - but it's not for sleeping on
'It is a very rare piece, not only for New Zealand, but also internationally.'
One person with critical injuries after Hamilton crash involving car and pedestrian
Emergency services were called at 7.12pm.
'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.
Badly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen tree
The man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
'Not running the heater as often': Warmer, wetter winter season forecast for NZ
Niwa predicts the top half of the North Island will receive most of the warm weather.
Hawks set for home game of the season despite weekend losses
The Hawks haven't beaten the Rams since 2022, apart from in a pre-season game this year.
Fire at Tauranga restaurant
Firefighters have been called to the Castle 91 restaurant on Cameron Rd in Greerton this afternoon. Video / Supplied
Tensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four days
Director Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.
Person seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attack
The animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.
Armed police in Mount Maunganui
Armed police responded to a report of a gun in a car in Mount Maunganui on Saturday - it turned out to be a toy gun. Video / Supplied