Four thousand central North Island properties without power
A fault on the Transpower network has cut electricity to the central North Island.
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Kiwis react after Chinese rocket misses New Zealand
Spared fiery doom plunging from the skies, many were left disappointed.
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
Time capsule discovery wows family
Descendants of John Brodie are fascinated by the discovery of the time capsule.
Major traffic delays, power cut in Bulls after truck crashes into pole
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bridge St just before 10am today.
Ruapehu trails latest challenge for Australian fundraiser
Montana O'Neill is doing Te Araroa Trail to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis.
Axle's saviour: 'Very disorientated and calling out to his mum'
Preschooler was found on a forest road several kilometres from his home.
Port of Tauranga bid to fast-track $68.5m expansion rejected
The $68.5m port project could create 368 jobs during construction and more than 81 after.
First signs of NZ housing market slowing - report
'There are signs that there are fewer buyers talking to banks about ... mortgages.'
Pākehā farmers learn te reo and build pā on farm
Jane and Damian Roper's language lessons sparked a much larger project.
Iwi gifts forest to New Zealand 'for everyone to enjoy'
PM Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to Rangitāne's "extraordinary act of generosity".
Mild start to winter predicted across New Zealand
Don't pull the winter woollies out yet, but an umbrella makes sense for some in the north.
Person seriously injured in Waiouru crash
They were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.
Suppliers v supermarkets: Claims of 'anti-competitive' behaviour
Research found broad dissatisfaction among supermarket suppliers.
103-year-old time capsule reveals its mysteries
Glass vessel containing the capsule was broken, but contents were in perfect condition.
Fire severely damages Hunterville house
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the house fire at 2am and is still on site.
'Chilling detail' of abuse in diary, murder trial hears
The mother-of-two died after she was dropped at hospital badly beaten and dehydrated.
Personal pronoun badge project for medical school
University of Auckland student Josh McCormack has been blown away by the response.
Wet start and possible thunderstorms for North Island, snow in south
Bring out the brollies - it's going to be a wet and possibly thundery morning for some.
Man assaulted after Hāwera car crash
A 32-year-old man was taken into custody following the assault.
House prices continue to soar; biggest gains in entry-level properties
'It's no wonder first-home buyers have been feeling so hard done by,' QV boss says.
Local Focus: Braeburn House fate to be sealed with tenders
Speculation mounts as to who will be new the owners. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Roading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'
"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.
Ruapehu crater lake temperature rising
Mt Ruapehu's crater lake temperature has been fluctuating over the last five months.
Heavy rain heading north as snow falls in the south
Heavy rain that has drenched the South Island this morning is now heading north.
'Warm and generous' welcome for new district court judge
Ian Carter is Whanganui's new District Court Judge, succeeding Judge Philip Crayton.
Body of missing boatie found north of Gisborne
A body has been found in the search for a missing boatie north of Gisborne.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Local operators see transtasman as path to recovery
Air Chathams has had its three biggest days of sales this week since pre-Covid-19.
The town where the train stops, but you can't get on or off
"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."
Police officer suffers skull fracture in baseball bat assault
Two officers were taken to hospital after the incident at a routine Hamilton traffic stop.
Baseball bat assault - two police officers taken to hospital
The officers were taken to hospital in a moderate condition.