‘I didn’t know where it was': WNBA player’s journey to NZ league
Ashley Joens has played for three WNBA teams, but a team in NZ ticked all her boxes.
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Towards a digital future for Māori: Cash boost for tech academy
The grant will help to provide 300 students with upgraded gaming PCs.
'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business
'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'
‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits region
The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.
‘A true man of the arts’: Renowned Hastings ballet dancer Laurie Ruffell dies
Dancer rose through the Royal Ballet ranks to become a soloist.
The Hawke’s Bay Gardens of Alfred Buxton
The 1950s wool boom meant farmers had plenty of money to spend on landscaping.
'Shared some wonderful times': Hawke’s Bay couple celebrate 80 years of marriage
Their secret for success has been to never go to bed on an argument.
How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart
‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.
Exclusive: Mangawhai woman says she was sucked into tornado’s vortex
Tina Johnson was lifted into the tornado with her mattress.
Editorial: How Clayton McMillan’s departure can be a positive for NZ rugby
OPINION: Talent should be free to move - but we must work to lure it back.
‘Tragic’: Police continue to investigate fatal Onerahi shooting
A man remains in a serious condition in hospital as police investigate woman's death.
Tahi’s transformation: From barren farmland to rich biodiversity hub
Tahi's open day features guided walks and mānuka honey tastings.
‘Spread kindness’: Good Bitches Baking bring skills to prisons
'If a ‘swear word’ in our name helps get people to think about our message, that's a win.'
‘Scared out of his mind’: How mercy dash yachtie tried to save Peter Beckett’s life
Englishman rushed to help ex-Napier councillor after his own near-death in Guatemala.
Lifelike displays bring history to life at Tawhiti Museum
Nigel Ogle has transformed an old cheese factory into Tawhiti Museum in Hāwera.
Analysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?
A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
Watch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effort
The shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.
Political legend selling her beloved bach - ‘it’s time for it to go’
She says her children thought she'd gone potty when she bought the rundown holiday home.
The big stage: Te Matatini’s top 12 head to finals showdown
Saturday's finals will begin at 8.30am, with prizegiving after 5pm.
Fishermen floored as 300kg dolphin leaps into boat
The bizarre wildlife encounter knocked one of the boaties over and left him bruised.
‘Some very famous people’ - Hollywood interest in $1m beach on Matakana Island
"They've all been looking to buy a piece of paradise.”
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme Iti
Select committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.
Long-serving councillor admits to drink-driving
Anna Park failed a compulsory breath test in November.
'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues
NZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.
'Agonising pain': Murder victim's family describe their loss as killer is jailed
Bob Kleiman’s body was found in a Whangārei home in 2022. Now his killer has been jailed.
Students claim man tried to get them into his vehicle
Police and school staff are warning students not to accept rides from stranger
'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure
'These kids were really scared.'
How the Love Grace Handbag Appeal can make a difference in Rotorua
Murdered tourist Grace Millane's memory is being honoured through a Women's Refuge appeal.
Waipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from home
As the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Health NZ extends decision on Napier after hours urgent care by four weeks
In the meantime, the urgent care service will close at 8pm from tomorrow.
Married at first flight: Rotorua couple win dream Fiji wedding on The Hits Breakfast
'I’ve shed so many happy, awestruck tears.'
National flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?
The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital receives $28.3m for new 28-bed unit
The new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.