Isolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projects
Far North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.
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Why farmers are using magnets to protect cows
Hardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.
One of NZ’s largest solar farms on hold after tiny village fights back
The farm would house 560,000 solar panels with the capacity to power 70,000 homes.
'Engagement is the key': Tracy Brown's vision for DairyNZ
Tracy Brown wants the organisation to become “more connected and in tune” with farmers.
Mother charged with reckless driving after fatal crash
Police alleged she may have been involved in a dispute with another driver.
'It’s freedom': Major milestone for aerial topdresser
'Every farm you can see around here, I’ve topdressed it.'
‘Not far from the finish line’: New approach to Piarere roundabout
The new Piarere roundabout approach will open on February 25.
Large Port Waikato bushfire ‘rapidly spreading’, evacuations under way
The blaze continues to burn through layers of vegetation.
Muggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North Island
Why Rotorua is the poster child for this week's high humidity.
E.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottles
An MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.
Six missions in three days for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
A couple were trapped in an overturned vehicle near Whāngārā on Saturday.
Preserving history: Phase 2 work under way on Cenotaph
Ensuring monument's longevity; maintaining its historical and cultural significance
Ocean Swim back for a milestone 20th year, locals needed to join the fun
Swim races range from 200m to 2.5km, welcoming all ages and abilities.
Yaba Daba Do! Rotorua team reclaim trolley crown in blistering ride
Rotorua's Red Stag Timber crew have taken the Red Bull Trolley Derby for the second time.
Cashed-up a2 Milk beats market, pays maiden dividend
A2 Milk has surprised the market with a strong first-half performance.
Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.
A ‘war cry’ for sexual assault survivors: One-woman play comes to Bay
High school and tertiary students are being offered free tickets.
Forecast deluges won’t ease North Island’s ‘unusual’ big summer dry
Downpours forecast this week unlikely to put dent in North Island's expanding dryness.
Big bucks for bigeye ... Lauti whānau reel in $10k catch at Marlin and Tuna Hunt
'Boomer' of a tournament ... 'as good as any in New Zealand': Fishing club president
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investment
OPINION: Government investment in R&D is low in comparison with other countries.
Fatal fight between friends broke out over ‘messages to girlfriend’
Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.
The Country: School lunches and Land Rovers with David Seymour
David Seymour, Mark Ericksen, Te Radar, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.
A second shot at Young Farmer title for Hamilton's Hugh Jackson
'Probably my last crack at the big dance, so it’s now or never to give it everything.'
Champions blow competition away at Tarawera Ultra
Rotorua-Bay of Plenty athletes on the podium for major running event.
'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater
'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'
$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects
$300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.
‘Careless disposal’: Fire blanketed Rotorua area with smoke
The fire was extinguished and crews left at around 4.30pm.
Far North council promises Sweetwater into taps from Tuesday
After several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps
'Warmest it's been in a while': Hastings to hit 31C as run of hot days begins
It is unusual that Napier and Hastings have only had one day above 30C this year.
What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’
Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.
Critical injuries after SH30 crash involving truck
Emergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.
Man dies after assault near Hastings park, homicide investigation launched
Police were patrolling a part of Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley after the incident.
Women win three of four finals at Ohura Shears
Laura Bradley, Sarah Bryant and Jodiesha Kirkpatrick dominated at the Ohura Show.
The GP who earns less than minimum wage
Nationwide, NZ is short about 600 GPs, highlighting the funding crisis.