'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'
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On The Up: Lower Kingsgate Reserve reopens after repairs from Cyclone Gabrielle
Five footbridges were repaired, and a culvert was replaced during restoration.
90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland
Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland
Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.
'I want their story known': Author on a mission to tell story of NZ Land Girls
Lynda Taylor's book details the story of land girls and depicts life in World War II
Travel advice: Delays on SH5 as landslide impacts traffic flow
Motorists are advised to delay travel north from Hawke’s Bay if possible.
Dry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m
Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year.
Fortress 40: College boys' endurance challenge captured in doco
Tauranga Boys’ College will screen the film on Saturday.
'Is this real?': Two Instant Kiwi millionaires crowned 17 min apart
Husband kept scratchie win secret from wife for two days over fear they hadn't really won.
Prices rise 1.6% in latest GDT auction
Prices rose 1.6% in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.
Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.
'I very much regret it': Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwise
The doctor says the proceedings have affected his mental health.
One dead in machinery incident in Whangārei
WorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Supermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle stores
A health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.
Why this Hawke’s Bay gas seep is sparking global scientific interest
Samples help study geological processes along the Hikurangi subduction zone.
Councillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities
'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'
'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad call
A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.
Council signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office building
It is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.
On The Up: 90 year old's retirement plan to support St John on the East Coast
Hughie Hughes wants to live like a 90-year-old but still has things to do.
'Kindest person, biggest heart': Woman found dead in Waiuku vehicle identified
A man, 50, has been charged with assault after her death in Waiuku.
'Reprehensible': Expert blasts behaviour of doctor who allegedly had sex at clinic
However, the expert ended up softening his views after questions from counsel.
Heavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam
'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'
'Incredibly rare' king penguin sighting at Otago beach
The rare sighting was described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'.
KiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengers
Rail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.
'We just want our steps back': Council criticised for ‘sneaky’ beach access closure
Lawyer Neil Weatherhead called the closure 'sneaky' and 'unlawful'.
Chatham Islands residents encouraged to apply for Government cash
Minister Shane Jones will be leading a delegation on Wednesday for a regional summit.
'Huge inconvenience': Man's stolen prosthetic delays recovery
Russell Blank’s prosthetic leg was stolen from his letterbox in Whangaroa.
Vietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?
New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.
'A difficult process': Bremworth cuts 15 staff from Whanganui plant
'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'
Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race
El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.
A 'spectacular display': Kuirau Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
A 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
Kawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murder
Three people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.
Police look for silver Nissan after Huntly aggravated robbery
Three men allegedly assaulted an employee at a commercial premises on Sunday.