Why NZ Rugby is backing Auckland downtown stadium despite All Blacks’ Eden Park history

New Zealand Rugby has traditionally taken a neutral stance with Auckland stadium debates.

Supercars drivers blown away by community support for ITM Taupō Super400

The Track to Town event was a big success as Supercars start practice today.

Horse racing: Empire City latest star to emerge under supremo Phil Williamson

Williamson has a new trotting excitement machine in Empire City.

Te Awamutu Memory Meadow daffodils planted in memory of loved ones

The planting of daffodil bulbs was 'a symbolic act to celebrate and remember loved ones'.

Memorial Park fountain receives $100k safety upgrade following child’s death

The fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.

First-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park

$16.3 million is needed to replace the earthquake-prone pavilion.

All Blacks Sevens: Local kids train with stars in Mount Maunganui

Rugby players and fans have flooded Blake Park to watch and practise with their idols.

High expectations from Magice, full-brother of Group One winner Noverre

Waikato Stud's champion stallion Savabeel's offspring Magice to kickstart racing career.

Tairua skate park opens after 30 years of discussion and controversy

The controversial Tairua skatepark opened today, following 30 years of discussion.

Paekākāriki’s Campbell Park gets new rainbow signs

'Rainbow colours are a symbol of inclusion, and that means so much for our residents.'

Napier’s Park Island fairy garden vandalised on first day of school holidays

The actions of bystanders have kept the magic alive at Park Island's fairy garden.

Auckland’s Eden Park finalist in two international stadium business award categories

Auckland stadium vying for venue of the year and event of the year honours.

Waikato police arrest 28-year-old after teenager driven over by car, critically injured

Accused man is due to appear in court today after incident at Ngāruawāhia sports park.

Te Mata Park launches campaign to fight potential Hawke’s Bay Regional Council funding cuts

Would you pay 65 cents more in rates per year on average to keep Te Mata Park funding?

Bolu Belediyesi’nin yaptırdığı çocuk parkı kundaklandı: "Bu parkı yakanlar vatan hainidir"

Bolu Belediyesi tarafından yaptırılan çocuk parkı kimliği belirsiz kişiler tarafından kundaklandı. Parkta incelemelerde bulunan Bolu Belediye Başkan Yardımcısı Rasim Özdemir, “Bunu yapanlar bu kentin, bu ülkenin vatandaşı olamaz. Bu parkı yakanlar...

Once a Napier quarry - now a playground

Dozens of children put the Gleeson Park playground to good use as soon as it was opened

Auckland stadium: Downtown, Waterfront or Eden Park? Deadline looming for main stadium decision

The debate over a definitive stadium solution has been going on for more than a decade.

Beach Haven kidnapping: Police raid Clevedon property looking for Ralph Park, find clandestine drug lab

Police were looking for Ralph Park, who was allegedly involved in an April 2 kidnapping.

Tortoise stolen from Ti Point Reptile Park found in Northland

Sadly, the 8-year-old iguana also stolen is still missing.

Two dead after crash in Nelson: Single car in accident on Mt Richmond Forest Park off-road track

Police were alerted to the crash in Mount Richmond Forest Park about 11pm yesterday.

Daffodil Day ‘memory meadows’ planted in Waikato parks

Te Awamutu is next in line for a dose of daffodils.