Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down
The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.
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Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Milk tanker attack: Boy racer seeks discharge without conviction
The 18-year-old will keep his name suppression until sentencing in July.
Man admits drug driving causing fiery Waikato fatal truck crash
Blood tests showed Karl McQuillan had methamphetamine in his system at the time.
Rāhui placed on Tāne Mahuta track after discovery of body
Te Roroa placed the rāhui on the popular walking track in the Waipoua Forest yesterday.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
'Suffering demons': Man's life after killing motorist in head-on crash
The victim had been heading home after attending Americarna in New Plymouth.
Will Singapore's Olam get enough milk for its new plant?
Latest dairy manufacturing entrant will need to get out its cheque book.
Marokopa mystery: Family of missing kids say Oranga Tamariki has closed file
Waikato dad disappeared with his children months ago.
Cambridge stabbing: Accused pleads not guilty to charges
The accused will stay in custody until another hearing in August.
Gaelene Bright: Man appears in court charged with murder
The Hokianga community is saddened by the loss of Gaelene Bright.
Woman has sex with brother; files false rape complaint - he spends 7 months in jail
The woman's false rape complaint saw her brother spend seven months in custody.
Hamilton name changes: Von Tempsky St now Putikitiki St; Dawson Park now Te Wehenga Park
Street and park renaming part of proposals for Hamilton to also be renamed to Kirikiriroa.
'Tell my kids I love them': Man's last words before death
An internal investigation found the officers involved in the arrest did nothing wrong.
Drone smuggling fears: Police called after prison airspace breach
A drone breached Waikeria prison airspace for 10 minutes, sparking smuggling fears.
Marokopa mystery: Family of missing kids say police lack of action is 'ridiculous'
Waikato dad disappeared with his children months ago. Family members fear the worst.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencing
Gay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.
Mother who murdered, abused toddler sentenced to life imprisonment
The 18-month-old was malnourished and was covered in bruises, scratches and nappy rash.
Pacific stop smoking services receive funding boost
The Government committed $8 Million to Pacific providers to reach national smokefree goal.
The father and son who chopped off teen burglar's finger in bungled home invasion
The tip of the teenage burglar's finger was chopped off during his bungled home invasion.
Holiday home manager recalls 'strange' booking on week of businesswoman's death
A witness said Fang Sun described three people he wanted dead.
Kāwhia shooting: DNA, boot print, link accused to fatal home invasion, crown say
Grayson Toilolo denies all charges in relation to the fatal home invasion in 2019.
Te Pūkenga welcomes Toi Ohomai and Wintec into the whānau
New institute committed to continued vocational education excellence in the regions.
Council chairman ousted following alleged racist remarks
Russ Rimmington has been accused of making racist comments during a public forum in 2021.
'It wasn't a situation to run', farmer accused of assaulting burglar tells jury
The teen burglar was on his phone, and William Burr figured he was calling for help.
Ōhaupō sanctuary now safe haven for rescued skinks
Skinks rescued from a Te Awamutu development site released into pest-free Rotopiko reserve
MPs clash over homeless report on where Rotorua homeless have come from
Local politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.
Leaky home repair bill now $600,000, owner claims
'You'd want to know what was behind the plaster,' the owner of a leaky home advises.
Piopio home invasion: Farmer reveals why burglar's finger was chopped off
William Burr says he knew the threat of being stabbed by the teen was a real one.
Hit and run: Hamilton man critically injured, hunt for speeding silver car
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Woman ran for help after suffering punctured lung in Cambridge stabbing
A man accused of stabbing three people was granted name suppression for seven days.
Piopio home invasion: St John crew told they're 'too PC' for 'dealing with black people'
William Burr was upset at the injured teen being treated by St John staff.
'Pain is seen as a weakness so you push it aside': Ex Olympian's endometriosis battle
"I started to think I was being dramatic or crazy," cycling champ says.