'Like the Sahara': Dust storm at new Napier subdivision not cyclone silt, council says
About 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.
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'We are the mana of this land': Iwi slam police over Mob bust, threaten to block future raids
Iwi leader decries the impact on children from police crackdown in Ōpōtiki.
Eastern Fish & Game council elections: Murray Ferris and Mark Sceats retain seats
Sceats starts second term. Ferris, a long-time council member, plans to retire after this.
Wairoa communications blackout caused by ‘deliberate damage’
Households, schools, services and businesses across Wairoa were impacted.
'Compelling' case to evolve Kāpiti Health Centre into a polyclinic
A modern polyclinic would have 'numerous benefits'.
'Highly probable' 16-year-old's wrist broke during unlawful arrest, IPCA finds
Police arrested teen for breaching alcohol ban after he refused to give his details.
Berm backlash: Council reconsiders decision to stop mowing Levin berms
Residents have been unhappy with a decision to stop urban berm mowing.
White Ferns to bring their T20 World Cup to Hawke's Bay on trophy tour
The world champions will take the trophy on a tiki tour of the Bay.
Rural communities need more targeted mental health support - advocates
Rural communities face health inequities say advocates
Emerging Māori artists invited to enter 2025 Te Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Award aims to inspire emerging Māori artists with a national platform
Lamp post falls on van during serious two-vehicle Napier crash
The crash happened amid morning traffic on a busy Napier road.
Celebrate early Christmas with Gisborne Orchestra and choir on November 10
Experience Bach and Vaughan Williams at Gisborne's Trumpets and Joy
Iwi kickstarts whānau housing dream
Ngāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.
Budget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debt
Loans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.
Uniting communities: Annual Northland chess champs brings people together
Northland's annual chess champs are back in Kerikeri on November 2.
Mike King: Why fundraising for Gumboot Friday is more vital than ever
OPINION: I know I’m a polarising figure. I’m aware of the strong opinions out there.
Nanaia Mahuta: As we seek economic sovereignty, we must resist being marginalised
OPINION: A Māori economy should not just aim for wealth but prioritise wellbeing.
Costumes of Ka Whawhai Tonu movie on display for the first time
Movie costume exhibition brings important story to life at Te Awamutu Museum.
Horse trainer's battle with EDS: 'I want to compete again'
After years of injuries, Hayley-Grace Davis is diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Traffic flowing after SH1 truck crash
Police advised motorists to avoid the area if possible, or expect delays.
Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers
'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.
28 people, 99 charges: All the names and details from massive Mob bust
Nearly 100 charges have been laid against 28 people.
'Really uplifting': Northland Women in leadership series continues
Dame Jenny Shipley is one of the keynote speakers at the second women's leadership event.
New plan to get most of Northland's land use and manufacturing sector
Northland’s land use and manufacturing potential under spotlight in new initiative.
News briefs from the Far North - Waitangi Tribunal appointment, Halloween advice and highway roadworks
News snippets from the Far North.
Seven years of silence: How a NZ child abuse investigator exposed the US Mormon church
Episode four of our podcast reveals the shocking truth behind the church's helpline.
Awanui Day on Saturday to celebrate tiny Far North town
The event sees the population of the Far North town swell from 600 to 6000.
Watch: 'Terrifying' home invasion attempt on woman in wheelchair, police a no-show
Police told the 74-year-old to file an online crime report.
Inquest into spate of suspected youth suicides in Northland
Hamuera Ellis-Erihe is one of six young people aged 12-16 who took their own lives.
'It broke me and our kids': Jealous ex burns down home of partner, children
Sean Anthony Carroll's arson caused around $550,000 in damage.
Police, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crash
Witnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.
Great news for Far North: Date confirmed for Mangamuka Gorge highway reopening
An event of some sort will be held to coincide with the reopening.