56-year-old Chris Vickers took out the Open shearing title on Saturday night.

Suzanne Petitt's lawyer says it was just a request for compo for a stolen car.

The offenders stole alcohol, cigarettes and the till.

Ruapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.

Drivers asked to find alternative route.

Far North Council CEO Blair King said he felt 'isolated' and lodged a PG in 2022.

It was one of the earliest tourism operations to close its gates due to the pandemic.

The magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck minutes after 5am.

Thomas Magill has been flying in the pool of late.

The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders

Since the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.

Opinion: With the warmer weather looming, it's time to get your soil well-fed.

"Tick-infested sheep will not thrive, and tick-stained wool means low value."

The Magpies were made to pay for ill-discipline and defensive lapses.

Two helicopters have been sweeping the Marokopa area today.

The voices of protest could be heard on the streets of Woodville.

Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.

Rugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.

Hunter currently has a physiotherapy program, but his muscles are growing and getting wors

Emergency services found a man with critical injuries and he died a short time later.

Police arrived at the property but the men weren't there, having gone to hospital instead.

Ngāti Porou East Coast face a fine or losing points if fans don't stay off the field.

The Herald understands a group of young pig hunters reported the sighting.

A person was airlifted to hospital but sadly died later, police said.

The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.

Who spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?

Some are considering selling up and bookings drop.