New ZealandNorthland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to comeA slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.27 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandOne person injured after vehicle rolls, hits treeOne person received moderate injuries after a vehicle crash at Pongakawa27 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandStock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near BalcluthaThe Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash. 27 Apr 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Huge step forward': New rural 'community base' for PāpāmoaIts mission is to 'serve the community' for recreational and educational purposes.27 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Fighting to keep his late partner’s dream alive – the story of JillyfishReece Kennedy almost closed the doors, until he got a call from a business mentor.27 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga marks 161st anniversary of Battle of Gate Pā with special serviceThe service marks 161 years since the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pā.26 Apr 11:04 PM
New ZealandWeather: New heavy rain watch for Auckland, more flooding in NorthlandAuckland and Northland are under heavy rain watches ahead of school starting tomorrow. 26 Apr 10:11 PM
New ZealandWairoa fire which ripped through one house and damaged another remains unexplainedThe house had been vacant for several years.26 Apr 09:42 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightTop dog? My search for a new best friendOpinion: Dogs are loyal, drooling little legends, but is there an alternative out there?26 Apr 05:01 PM
New Zealand'I’ll just keep going': 76yo school bus driver to mark 40 marathonsTe Arohanui Hira says it is 'the people' who keep him coming back each year.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrified for our lives': Cyclists, locals, surfers oppose speed rise on scenic highway The speed limit on SH35 will increase from 80 to 100km/h by July 1.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chance to share our space': Farm lake brings community togetherOxford farmer Geoff Sparks says, 'I don’t believe in the rural-urban divide.' 26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCollege 'acted unreasonably' in handling historical sexual abuse complaint - OmbudsmanEx-Tauranga Boys' College student said his teacher asked him to perform bondage on him.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: A little piece of paradise at the bottom of your gardenOpinion: A garden retreat in winter? Why not build a shed close to your vegetable patch?26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Jealously': The Hawke's Bay ploughing stoush of 1881"We trace the abolition of ploughing matches to jealousy of local ploughing associations."26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Try not to think about dying': What it’s like being a mum with terminal cancerThe ex-wife of Olympic rower Eric Murray was clean-living and healthy when diagnosed.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedwayA car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.26 Apr 10:24 AM
New Zealand17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood riskNorthland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.26 Apr 09:23 AM
New ZealandPolice name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crashPaul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.26 Apr 06:33 AM
New ZealandFatal crash on suburban Hastings roadPolice were alerted to a single-vehicle crash on Tomoana Rd, Mahora, about 12.40pm.26 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandMan who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murdersThe charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members. 26 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand66-year-old runner returns to compete in iconic mountain eventJanet Baird, 66, is training for her first Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain.26 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Exceptional courage': Officers praised in high-stakes police chaseA 43-year-old was arrested after a high-speed chase in Te Awamutu.26 Apr 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful buildings': College undergoes major transformationA $47m redevelopment was announced in 2018 for 57 teaching spaces.26 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crashMy Marie Harder Clemensen died in a crash on SH1 in March, police confirmed. 26 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Kiwi dream': Designer's unique holiday home hits the big screenFifteen years has been dedicated to the design and build of The Chodge in South Waikato.25 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Rotorua; police seek witnesses, footage Police want to hear from witnesses to the crash.25 Apr 07:52 PM
New ZealandNapier pool to fully reopen after 11-month spruce-upRather than being 'aesthetic changes', the work has been 'remedial'.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuaryFarm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandCycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in NorthlandSteve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices dropPolice attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.25 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandMissing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhereOnly two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.25 Apr 05:00 PM
