$6.4m construction material recycling plant to be built in Waikato
The plant is expected to process 187,200 tonnes of waste annually.
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$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards
An Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.
'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winner
The winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua.
How first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging market
Many buyers are getting into their first homes with much smaller deposits.
'Impossible position': Principals alarmed by cuts to youth mental health service
Concern that cuts put 'enormous pressure' on GPs, schools, families, and hospitals.
How Litmaps is using AI to accelerate scientific discovery
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Teen who bashed mother to death with dumbbell says life sentence is unfair
Jordan Taylor's lawyers say his upbringing and age should have been taken into account.
Why Hyde London City is perfect for a central city break
The hotel's exterior impresses with its grand Victorian design.
Lhasa to relish synthetic surface at Cambridge
He is a prime example of a horse who thrives on the still relatively new synthetic tracks.
Hamilton community to farewell woman killed by vehicle at intersection
Jayde Gilbert died after a ute hit a power pole she was standing beside.
Teen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after school
Fencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.
'Stephen Donald moment': First XV star kicks for glory
FDMC ended a nine-year losing streak against New Plymouth Boys'.
More than 1000 flood to DoC camp website to book as new system launches
Spots at Tōtaranui, Momorangi and Anaura Bay open tomorrow at 9.30am.
Lake Taupō mystery: Photos identify Russian stuntman missing 22 years
Bones found near Motutere have been formally identified as man missing since 2002.
NZ's new cheapest petrol station revealed
Gull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing.
F1: Max Verstappen on Red Bull rumours and Brad Pitt
Max Verstappen became a father two weeks ago and seems unfazed by it all.
On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way
We sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.
Watch: Auckland boaties 'once in lifetime' close encounter with curious orca
The 4m-long whale swam right up to the boat.
Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027
He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.
Hobbiton Movie Set receives Guinness World Record
Peter Jackson's Waikato film set has claimed a big record.
'Feared for her life': Man tried to strangle ex before setting her clothes on fire
A man hit his ex-girlfriend on the head and when she fled upstairs, he burned her clothes.
'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's death
Police seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.
'Eyesaur'? Controversial new sculpture in Waikato
'Boom Boom' is the sculpture trail's 13th artwork and the first in a new sculpture park.
Hundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fire
Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died.
'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.
Police seek woman dressed in pink who helped at scene of fatal Hamilton crash
A 30-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her while next to a power pole in Melville.
'In the winter, the roads can be a bit scary': The life of a rural midwife
Midwife Sheryl Wright is on call 24/7 with just 10 days off a year.
'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability push
The National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.
Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.
Your ultimate guide to King's Birthday weekend
We’ve scoped out the best activities to do across regions in NZ.
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Auckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novel
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.