Quick-witted, affable and popular teenager named as Rotorua bike crash victim
The principal of a Rotorua school has written a lengthy tribute to the popular teen.
Do we want to see NZ stories on film?
OPINION: When Richard Swainson watched Whina, there were just three others in the room. The film delivers a far more nuanced portrayal than the trailer may suggest, he says.
Cheaper by the dozen - How a big family gets by on not much
The Shelling family have a full house of 10 children - with two visiting often - yet only spend $1000 a week on expenses.
Life in the quiet lane: what the expressway leaves behind
With the final Hamilton stretch of Waikato expressway set to open, the buzz is all about the new road. But what’s it like for those who are bypassed?
Obituary: Michael Gary Duckworth (Mike) Coad, 1942 -2022
Antiques dealer Michael Coad was a proud Cornishman who could out-trade anyone, and make $25 on an old washing machine from out back even when pickings were slim.
Tide of discontent over Whakatāne pool prompts call for council apology
The council made a mistake with the tidal pools and the community feels the organisation hasn't "fronted up", Councillor Nandor Tanczos says.
Bid for new Waihī mining project prompts environmental pushback
OceanaGold wants consent for a project that would involve drilling a 6.8km tunnel under conservation land, but local environmentalists say they'll go to court to protect the site and taonga species.
Roadblocks, 'unfair system' for building on whenua Māori - iwi
A possible solution is specialist units dealing with Māori freehold land, and extra funding, says a Waikato iwi.
Child advocate says politicians must act in the wake of Malachi Subecz's murder
Law change calls grow as one child advocate says Malachi Subecz's murder was "completely avoidable".
Raglan band Masaya excited to open for LAB
Siblings Kaea and Reiki Ruawai are the backbone of the band, with more than a decade of experience performing with their family band Cornerstone Roots under their belt.
Campaigning jockey and women's rights pioneer names own village
Linda Jones broken through the old boys' rules of racing and now has a retirement village named after her.
Men accused of Taupō motel murder named
The men have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ryan Woodford at Adelphi Motel in March, and will face trial mid-2023.
Cyclist and truck in serious crash in Tokoroa
A person is to be lifted to Waikato Hospital after a crash involving an e-bike and a truck.
Malachi's murder: Daycare didn't pass pics on and adults didn't act
The judge who sentenced Malachi Subecz's killer noted a daycare that didn't pass on pics of abuse and urged adults to act at any sign of abuse.
Crown: 'It was revenge'. Defence: 'It was self-defence'
Both sides have delivered their final shots in the trial of a man accused of gunning down a perceived rival on a winding Coromandel road.
Using AI to net catfish hooks inaugural Te Arawa science and design award
Te Arawa Lakes biosecurity boss William Anaru blown away by next generation of environmental guardians on show at inaugural Te Arawa science and design fair.
What do you make of the new Māori Health Authority?
Only time will tell if the Māori Health Authority is the answer to Māori health needs.
Xero Roadshow - Tiny Edition
SPONSORED: Check out the Xero Roadshow - Tiny Edition, which is coming to 28 towns across NZ.
Chunk of Coromandel farmland for sale, eyed for future housing
It's a dairy farm now, but almost 200 hectares of farmland overlooking the Thames Golf Course could be home to medium-density housing developments.
No one wants to see a Matariki ‘Big Mac'
Skye Kimura became concerned at the number of clients wanting to “leverage Matariki” as a marketing opportunity. So she decided to do something about it.
Waikato's open for business as foreign diplomats visit
“You’re doing great things, but you’re keeping quite a low profile,” commented one of the visitors.
Fancy a new life cruising the Waikato River?
After a decade on the water in Hamilton, Darren Mills is looking for someone to take on a river boat business he and his late wife built from scratch in 2012.
Black Caps quick Adam Milne joins Wellington from Central
Black Caps quick links up with Wellington after 11 seasons with Central Districts in a big boost for the Firebirds' fast bowling department.
Hard knocks can’t rock exciting Magic middie
Simmon Wilbore suffered a series of untimely setbacks, including surgery, but she has her sights set on 2023.
Dismantled to dominant: How Chiefs scrum turnaround led a prop to the ABs
The night of March 13, 2021, was a highly forgettable one for Aidan Ross and his side, but the sting of the memory was what ended up getting him to the top.
Tears and kava flow: Sowakula's move all worth it with ABs' call-up
A one-on-one with Ian Foster a couple of weeks ago still didn't convince power-packed Chiefs loosie he was in the mix, six years after downing tools as a resort chef in Fiji.
McKenzie re-signs with NZ Rugby through 2023
All Blacks playmaker returns from Japan on a deal through till the next World Cup.
Marmalade for Queen's Birthday and foraging for Matariki
OPINION: Denise Irvine considers some culinary inspiration for holiday weekends, and tries to spot the Matariki cluster.
Rotorua’s mayoral candidate highlights everything we lack in Hamilton
Why are there so few local government candidates who aren't middled aged and what would it take to get more standing?
The green grenades bringing happiness to a troubled world
In grim times Denise Irvine finds comfort in the humble feijoa and simple everyday delights.
Health concerns still dominate hospitality heartache
OPINION: If it was an easy black-and-white issue, we wouldn't still be red all over.
Raglan band Masaya excited to open for LAB
Siblings Kaea and Reiki Ruawai are the backbone of the band, with more than a decade of experience performing with their family band Cornerstone Roots under their belt.
Fuss-free weekends, and under first home grant cap
We usually bring you quirky homes with a bit of a story – but what about one you can write your own story in?
Dog-friendly entrepreneurs put doughnuts, chocolate on the menu
If you have ever fantasised about hosting a dog party with cupcakes and ice cream, now you can.
No rehearsal required for Hamilton actors
A group of actors will take to the stage in a play they don’t know, in a role they haven’t rehearsed for. That might not be the disaster it seems.
Building a chocolate empire
Andrei Reviakin and Julia Reviakina - and their ruby chocolate, pistachios and raspberries - are a chocolate force to be reckoned with.
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