On The Up: Hawke’s Bay’s three Findlay sisters off to Chile for hockey’s Junior World Cup
Twin sister Hannah Findlay and Greer Findlay, 18 months her junior, are on tour with New Zealand Under-21…
Bay of Plenty grower credits pine shelterbelts for saving avocado crop
The early September winds struck pre-picking, but he said less than 0.5% of his crop was affected. Brown…
Food prices rise 4.1% for September year, fall monthly for first time since February
Fruit and vegetables are up 5.8% annually (down 2.5% monthly), and non-alcoholic drinks are up 3.3% annually (up…
Weather: Heavy rain watch and gales up to 130km/h for central North Island
MetService said the heaviest rain through Tuesday will drench the western side of the Southern Alps, which will…
Northland woman jailed for life after murdering cousin in jealous rage
Justice Andrew Becroft took the time to acknowledge the loss of life, saying Moke’s death was a loss…
Auckland judge rebukes supporters as Razz Edwards sentenced for abusing girls
Edwards was found guilty via a majority verdict in Auckland District Court earlier this year following a trial…
On The Up: Hawke’s Bay’s three Findlay sisters off to Chile for hockey’s Junior World Cup
Twin sister Hannah Findlay and Greer Findlay, 18 months her junior, are on tour with New Zealand Under-21…
Auckland tenants ordered to pay $27k for dog‑damaged rental home
“There were hundreds of flies. The floor at the entrance to the first bedroom has been damaged. It…
Far North fatal dog attack: Partner calls for action on dangerous dogs
However, while her partner of 17 years was a victim, he wasn’t an innocent one, Shirley Orchard said.…
Polynesian voyaging canoes to return to Waitangi for 40‑year commemoration
The Hokule’a on the Hawke’s Bay leg of its 2015 New Zealand visit. Photo / NZME This will…
Adam Brook sentenced for sexual violation of Canterbury teenage girl
“I felt unable to stand up for myself. You dragged me through some of the toughest times of…
Reading retreat: Visiting Ngunguru for a weekend break with your books
The Ngunguru library. My book club was visiting Ngunguru for a reading retreat. They were quickly wrangled a…