'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyed
The family says the roadside memorial was their way to cope with the tragic loss.
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Earthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt Ruapehu
Volcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.
Calls to close NZ's largest orange roughy fishery
Group says Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery is 'past the brink' of collapse.
The secret sauce of the bar named NZ's best
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Wellington Opera brings historic tale of Rotorua soldier to life
The opera 'Mate Ururoa' tells Captain Roger Dansey's true story.
Cops claim Kiri Allan told police she wrote the law, grabbed shrubs during arrest
New police documents claim Allan refused to accept the court summons served on her.
Rain train: Weather watches keep rolling in for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty from 1pm Friday to 5am Saturday.
Paige Johnson flower tribute set ablaze
A flower tribute for Paige Johnson, who was killed after allegedly being hit by a motorcycle at Rotorua crossing, has been set on fire. Video / Supplied, Ben Fraser
$1m deceased estate overlooking prestigious golf course for sale
Couple’s retro pad up for grabs.
Written warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoir
A member of the public notified NZ's water authority after the council staffer didn't.
'Hard to understand': Candidate on council's $5m water meter plan
Alison Amboy says water metering decision by council left many surprised.
New sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artwork
Paul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.
Opinion: The hard questions NZ must ask about fast-track mining projects
OPINION: The big financial returns from mining often flow overseas.
Central Hawke's Bay Mayor seeks fourth term amid election challenge
She faces CHB farmer and resident Will Foley in the October elections.
‘Give it our all’: How Napier City Rovers' season hangs on crucial matches ahead
Winning run needed for Napier City Rovers to secure National League spot.
Kiwi duo tackle world's longest paddling race in bear territory
The Whangārei pair will traverse 1000 miles (1609km) of rugged wilderness in a kayak.
'The truth will come out': Scott Guy's parents speak 15 years after unsolved murder
Scott Guy was 31 when he was shot on July 8, 2010, at the end of his driveway.
Napier man arrested after military-style guns found in children's bedrooms
The man is facing 14 charges, including unlawful possession of prohibited firearms.
'Absolute tragedy': 21yo drove drunk and crashed into tree, killing younger brother
'The consequences are with you for the rest of your life', a judge told Rameka Rewiti.
Police search for Michael Tautari, urge public not to approach him
He is known to frequent the wider Auckland and Waikato regions.
'Brazen' gang attack: Mongrel Mob members avoid jail
Thirteen Mongrel Mob members attacked a rival gang at a Rotorua roundabout.
$30 billion blast-off: Why Rocket Lab just hit an all-time high
Recent US political developments impact Rocket Lab, Infratil and Allbirds.
Plan to drill wastewater pipe under Clive River withdrawn amid opposition
'We are in a position where we will have to find alternatives.'
Serious injury in SH29 crash, road closed in Waikato
Emergency services were alerted shortly before 1pm.
The Country: Cameron Bagrie on tomorrow's OCR call
Cameron Bagrie, Farmer Tom Martin, Sirma Karapeeva, Jo Luxton, and John McOviney.
Non merci Hamilton: French snub stay in The Tron before All Blacks series finale
The French have opted to stay in Auckland, citing preferred facilities.
South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.
BoP shooting happened at 'private dwelling', suspect still wanted
Information sought about man in a green coat and gumboots.
Boat in perilous position in Tauranga Harbour
Police were alerted to a sinking boat in Tauranga Harbour at 2.45pm.
21yo defends wounding charge after alleged hit-and-run at night market
Tara-Paige Simon pleaded not guilty in Rotorua District Court.
'Risk to the public': Police search for wanted man
Huirua has connections to the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.
End of an era: Kinleith workers mark closure
Workers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.
Hawke’s Bay Magpies land another Super Rugby star for upcoming NPC campaign
The Magpies are assembling an impressive squad for the 2025 NPC season.
Women make their mark at sheep dog trials
Nine women were among the 23 finalists at the Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials.