'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty
He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.
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Magma indicated: ‘Regular’ eruptions likely to continue at Whakaari/White Island
Eruption hazards are 'largely restricted' to the island, GNS Science says.
Protecting paradise: The fresh push to stop rubbish being dumped on a sacred maunga
Kiri Danielle has cleaned up rubbish dumped on the mountain over the past 12 years.
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Watch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruption
The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.
Lotto winner claims $44m prize with same lucky numbers on 10 lines
The lucky punter chose at the same numbers for all ten lines.
The Wiggles are coming to Tauranga
The Wiggles are bringing their techno dance party to Tauranga in the new year. Video / Supplied
Persistent dumping on Mt Ngongotahā in Rotorua
Be a Tidy Kiwi's new ambassador Kiri Danielle has been cleaning up the maunga for 12 years.
Mark Lister: Did the Fed just make a policy mistake?
OPINION: Policymakers need to ensure unemployment doesn’t rise too much.
Drone footage of White Island in Level 3
The Volcanic Alert Level has been raised to Level 3 at White Island following minor eruptions on Friday and Sunday. Video / Geoff Mackley, youtube.com/@geoffmackley
'Continuous minor eruption': Whakaari/White Island emits ash plume
Satellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.
85 gifts of life: How a hospital job made him a blood donor
'It just was natural to actually give my arm and my blood to help fill the bank.'
Two more men admit roles in red shoes gang attack
A man involved slashing a man's legs and taking his red shoes had a gun at his home.
Unbeatable Carrington completes another hat-trick of golds
Dame Lisa Carrington raced to a come-from-behind victory for yet another Olympic gold.
'Sexual deviance': Former mayoral hopeful jailed
He said he was cleansing an 18-year-old woman's chakras through spiritual massage.
Addio Alberico: South Waikato mourns death of 'Tokoroa icon'
Alberico D'Andrea, of Alberico's Italian Restaurant, died on July 22.
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2024: Couples’ profiles - Graeme Young and Sarah Small
Graeme and Sara talk about their nerves in the lead-up to Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
Eruption at Whakaari/White Island raises alert level
The Volcanic Alert Level has now been raised to Level 3.
Running event expected to bring $2.5m boost to Rotorua economy
More than 3000 people are participating in Run the Forest on Saturday.
Guns, ammo, drugs and stolen tools allegedly found at BoP property
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after police searched a Whakatāne property.
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Couple’s profile — Graeme Young and Sarah Small
Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Graeme Young and Sarah Small talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.
Iwi group gets $30,000 to help with wallaby eradication work
The group is made up of seven iwi wanting to rid their whenua of the pest.
Dancing for Hospice judge shares her three winning tips
'I’m always trying to look for that chemistry, that magic.'
Lake Rotokākahi protest: Council injunction bid fails - for now
The decision came with a 'word of warning' to protesters.
'Incredibly special': Kiwi kayakers break 40-year medal drought
It's the most coveted prize in all kayak sprint disciplines.
Threatened bird dies in dog attack in Rotorua
Rotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks.
'Resurrecting an old practice': Locals petition for natural burial site
Nearly 400 people want the option in Rotorua.
'That's 500 kilograms of muscle': Roaming stallions pose safety risk
“Stallions will rip through fences and ropes and everything else to get what they want."
Poorest Kiwi kids going without healthy food, study finds
Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.
Who killed toddler Sadie-Leigh? Tears as jury return verdict in just 20 minutes
The 17-month-old died from 'catastrophic' head injuries in 2019.
'A long time coming': Fisher, Carrington lay down Olympic gauntlet
The New Zealanders posted the two fastest heat times to move into the semifinals.
NZ Post truck catches alight, destroying 2000 parcels
The truck caught fire in Te Kūiti in the early hours of July 31.
Two-storey home on fire in Matata
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are attending a structure fire in Matata, Whakatāne.