'Everything went white and I went blind': Shot driver takes stand at man's trial
On trial: Tihema Nuttall denies he shot another driver in the face on a main Rotorua road.
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Over 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.
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News snippets from the Far North.
New ACC Māori initiative Hāpai aids Far North man's ruptured Achilles recovery
ACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury
Gisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation
'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.
New term for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled means new people learning to ride
Busy time ahead for Kaitāia Riding for the Disabled.
'It's always been a problem': How her sibling's struggle inspired a new project
'People don’t really understand that the power is taken away from that person.'
Hauora Tairāwhiti unveils $2.8 million MRI for enhanced patient care and diagnostics
Hauora Tairāwhiti opened a new $2.8 million Siemens MRI at Gisborne Hospital this week.
'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms
"If the council want to send me a bill, it’s going straight in the bin."
Councillor's daughter facing hefty fine for planting in berm
Alana Brough planted fruit trees and a vegetable garden in the berm outside her home.
Replacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealed
A sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.
'Pulled it out of the fire': Steamers eye semis challenge
Steamers to host home semi after dramatic last-minute victory over Magpies.
Critical injuries after motorbike crashes
Motorists were urged to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
Four Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing label
Henry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.
Police thankful for public's help in catching alleged intoxicated driver in Onerahi
Police arrested a man allegedly driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit.
Petition against rainbow crossing 'nothing short of disgusting' - Pride advocate
Petition trying to stop a rainbow pedestrian crossing in Tauranga set to be presented.
Waitangi Tribunal Claim Wai 2500 draws to a close in Whakatane
Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry draws to a close in Whakatāne.
'Really bothersome': Risk of whooping cough outbreak high in Hawke's Bay
September had the highest cases of whooping cough nationally since 2017.
Inspiring Hawke’s Bay man who walked up his favourite hill every day dies aged 105
Move it or lose it: Trevor Page's attitude wowed his community and the nation.
Gulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substance
Four have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.
Tough few years for Hauraki-Coromandel tourism
The Coromandel tourism sector is still shaking the effects of cyclones and Covid-19.
Hectic week for Eastland rescue chopper crew: 11 missions
Crew flew 11 missions in the seven days up to Sunday night.
Aurora lights delight family during coastal getaway in Ākitio
A trip to the family bach turned out to be an experience unlike any other they had seen.
Gisborne businesses' positive response to potential skilled worker residency changes
Immigration minister told work residency changes are on the right track.
Sir David Fagan talks shearing on The Country
Phil Duncan, Sir David Fagan, Hunter McGregor, Ruth Aickin.
Top scores for Katikati jiu jitsu team on the world stage
Katikati were third place by points overall for no-gi team in juvenile, adult and masters.
Keep it steady: Best digger operators compete in Hastings
Move aside surgeons. Digger operators have wowed a Hastings crowd with their steady skill.
'Fantastic start': Three have already conquered Gisborne's Everest
'It has started this well before ...that illustrates the ongoing popularity of the climb.'
Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’
It was a “bittersweet” announcement forced by changing festival conditions, promotors say.
Community pride: Working bee to clean up town for summer visitors
Kaitāia in line for big spring clean to welcome reopening of SH1 over Mangamukas.
The note at the pharmacy counter that sparked an Armed Offenders Squad arrest
Napier pharmacy staff member praised for doing 'everything perfectly' during robbery.
How much of ratepayer's money Hamilton councillors spend on training revealed
Hamilton City Council slashed the PD budgets in half, from $6000 each a year to $3000.
On track: Tokomaru Bay landfill remediation could be fast-tracked
'Time is of the essence' for Tokomaru Bay landfill clean-up.
Waipawa: 'The perfect place for people to encounter toi Māori'
The exhibition’s title, Paerangi, refers to the place where land and sky meet.