The cottage sold for almost two and a half times its RV.

New owners camp on their new plot within hours of buying it.

Celebrity chef’s Bay of Plenty lifestyle property contained her dream kitchen.

Thirty years ago, it changed hands for just $415,000.

The agent was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct by the Real Estate Authority.

There's still a lot of unknowns about the new Omicron XE variant.

The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.

Cambridge man in shock after losing three friends in one day.

The fishing charter boat sank at 11pm last night.

Parts of the Coromandel will be without power until 1pm.

'A sad day when people are frightened to travel on our roads because of intimidation.'

Time is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.

People's safety and fears of informing hackers among reasons for Waikato DHB's secrecy.

Igor Anany says the war between Russia and Ukraine is playing heavily on his mind.

"... People's views have hardened and I think everyone wants our streets and city back."

Suppliers, growers, manufacturers feeling pinch, Countdown says.

People can only access aged-care centres if they have compassionate grounds to do so.

The Hamilton school was put into lockdown just before midday.

The charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.

The subtitle on the livestream misread "RAT test" as "rape kit".

TVNZ spent more than $25,000 on security for its staff in the past year.

Covid testing laboratories are already overwhelmed and can't cope with the large numbers.

National MP out of action after suffering multiple injuries.

Some community testing sites continue to face high demand leading to delays in processing.

Police, St John and a rescue helicopter attended the incident on Waiheke Island.

"I saw the tree, I swore and then there was a bang."

Most of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.

Could the country be moving to phase 2 as Covid-19 cases are expected to rise further?

The teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.

Schools are being hit by new Covid-19 cases within days of opening this year.

Schoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.

Three other staff members are now isolating.

Has Omicron spread further in the community overnight?

Regional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.

The baby killed in the Hamilton train tragedy was less than a week old.

The driver of the car was taken to Thames Hospital in a moderate condition.

Kiwis stuck overseas blame the Government for back-pedalling over decisions.

Book My Vaccine is now taking bookings for children.

Hand washing and cooking raw meat thoroughly could save you from being sick this summer.

You won't these nasties on the ingredients list.

The arty zebra crossing has caused a stir in the district and will be removed.

Expert warns a whooping cough outbreak is likely when NZ's international border reopens.

"Her mum has been sick so she wants to go home and keep an eye on her mum," says dad.

'Disappointed and frustrated' - Kiwis respond to extended border restrictions.

The crash happened on the corner of Ulster St and Abbotsford St.

Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.

Seven fire crew from around the Waikato are tackling the large blaze.

The person who died was being cared for at Tauranga Hospital.

The South Island is expected to get drenched today.

Mayors reveals startling projections that Waikato could reach 640 cases in six weeks.

The robbers pulled a knife at the teens before fleeing with their phones and wallets.

Waikato Regional councillors have distanced themselves from their chair's racist comments.

King Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.

Poor attendance at the regional council's elected Christmas party at the weekend.

"It's a real struggle, all this, for us in a small community," says Waitomo mayor.

Rimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.

Stuck at his computer desk, an injured Waiheke man started emailing the world for help.

HDC deputy commissioner Vanessa Caldwell said there was a clear breach of the code.

The paper's co-author says it has now been retracted and the figure was 'unrealistic'.

MIQ says it was a 'unique' situation because the two woman had the same name and address.

The Ministry has apologised for calling a 12-year-old about his vaccine status.

Hamilton Labour MP Gaurav Sharma doesn't know the cause of severe headaches and neck pain.

Corrections says placing about 150 staff on leave has not affected its operations.

Apartment resident says the risk of other residents catching Covid is huge.

Aucklanders will start to enjoy less restrictions as shops open tomorrow.

Former psychologist breached code of ethics by dating prisoner.

Aucklanders will find out at 4pm if an alert level 3 step 2 phase will go ahead.

The man is due to appear at Waitākere District Court today.

Auckland is set to see more restrictions eased back from next Wednesday.

Cabinet will discuss new modelling showing community cases could peak at 200 per day.

Official documents reveal how day of IT drama unfolded at hospitals.

Police are investigating whether a person in the town has breached isolation rules.

The person is understood to be a close contact of the existing Ōtorohanga cases.

Marchers have been told they are not welcome in Waitangi by local Māori leaders.

Coromandel politicians question whether mayor's own anti-Pfizer stance is rubbing off.

Thames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.

First infected Northland traveller has contacts in Northland, Auckland, Wellington.