New ZealandVanuatu Earthquakes: Hawke’s Bay rescuers head for Port VilaSpecially trained Urban Search and Rescue staff have been sent Vanuatu.19 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandTraffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer periodTairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.19 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandCancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charityDuncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity19 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionAlison SmithFirst HC Post editor remembers community paper's early daysOPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.19 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Don't take the kids there': Child victim of second dog attack at Northland beachSecond dog attack at Northland beach sparks safety concerns among residents.19 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crashParts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.18 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandMan dies after suspected medical event leads to crash in GisborneA car left Roebuck Rd and crashed into the driveway entrance of a Gisborne home.18 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandSignificant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'18 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandPolice admit errors in handling complaint, assault charge against Kaitāia manPolice acknowledge IPCA findings on the unjustified use of force in the Kaitāia incident.18 Dec 10:33 PM
OpinionOpinion: How a cervical cancer diagnosis changed my lifeTaupō mum of two Emma Kettlewell was diagnosed with cancer a year ago.18 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandThird murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin parkThere have now been three men charged with murder.18 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire guts Hastings tyre shop in early-morning blazeFirefighters left around 6.30am after extinguishing the blaze.18 Dec 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbankIt exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.18 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandOn in Tairāwhiti this weekend; Latin party, monthly market and photo exhibitionOn in Tairāwhiti this weekend; Latin party, monthly market and photo exhibition18 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rewarding': Dairy farmer's Calf Club changing young livesJulie Pirie's farm programme engages troubled students in calf rearing near Ngatea.18 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandBasketball final history in the Bay: 'We're in our groove right now''There is no better place than to play at home.'18 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandCelebrating community and history as we say farewellOPINION: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Horowhenua Chronicle.18 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why the haka protest marked a pivotal moment in NZ politicsYoung leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.18 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandSingle-vehicle crash causes delays on Hawke's Bay ExpresswaySingle-vehicle crash near Maraekakaho Rd causes lane closure, no injuries reported.18 Dec 08:13 PM
KahuThumbs-up for central North Island village name changeNational Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.18 Dec 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Crash and bash': NZ soldier takes on Invictus challenge after traumaNZ Army staff sergeant to compete in Invictus Games after overcoming trauma.18 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionThames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt pays tribute to community newspaperThames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.18 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Solutions must be found' for lack of local journalism, Jeanz saysLoss of local news meant 'weaker communities' as the climate crisis bites.18 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandGangster caught showering fully clothed after alleged offendingThe man was charged with dangerous driving, breaching bail and failing to stop for police.18 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale: Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of information - MPTauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city’s council to the Ombudsman.18 Dec 06:33 PM
New ZealandFluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner saysTauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.18 Dec 04:05 PM
KahuRiver safety plan pushes 'behaviour change''It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad drivingOverseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Chew through your brain': Boy's agonising ordeal after insect crawls into earMother shares advice for others after schoolboy terrified by incident.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journeyThere is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.18 Dec 03:30 PM
New ZealandTourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervanA man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.18 Dec 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThis popular town's newspaper was closing. And then the editor stepped upA newspaper has been saved, paving the way for several similar deals for other towns.18 Dec 08:16 AM
New ZealandDriver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in courtJason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.18 Dec 07:00 AM
