Skipper rescued after yacht smashes against rocks at Tutukaka
Coastguard launches a late-night rescue mission after call for help from stricken yacht.
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Carterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli test
It's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.
'Cruel and evil killers' bludgeoned stranger after he slapped car
The attack on Raymond Neilson was so brutal that his family couldn't view his body.
Deluge soaks North Island with more rain possible overnight
'It's a bit of a mixed bag right across the country.'
Waiouru Military Base fire under control
The 150 hectare fire has been contained and crews are checking on smouldering spots.
A 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved
'Chris definitely got justice today, I am so pleased for his family too.'
Wet, wet, wet: Rain set to swamp NZ this week
The week's rain should ease in time for an Easter egg hunt.
Spike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilant
There were 160 scam reports made Netsafe during Easter in 2017 and 736 in 2020.
Teens accused of serious North Shore assault that put person in hospital
Two 16-year-olds are due to appear in the North Shore Youth Court tomorrow.
Winter is coming: Rain throughout New Zealand this week
Rain, cloud and showers are set to descend on most of New Zealand this week.
Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school
Pompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.
One dead after driver flees police before crashing on SH1
The road has now reopened, several hours after the crash.
Councillor claims $17,000 in time and mileage travelling to meetings
Councillor travels two hours each way to attend council meetings.
Small Business: Why this Hawke's Bay business is focused on US expansion
Phil McGrath explains how Covid-19 has been a blessing for his hopes for North America.
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
Ministry of Education accused of 'stealing' Taihape farm
Locals established the farm 30 years ago. Now it's in a landbank for Treaty settlements.
Red Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate
'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'
Locals wanted for skifield jobs
With the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.
More than 140 quakes of magnitude 4 or greater since Friday
Seismologist warns there is still an increased probability of a bigger quake.
6.1 quake strikes off coast of North Island
"That was a good one, felt like it last for a full minute of strong but gentle rocking."
Earthquake swarm: 5.4 magnitude aftershock hits east coast
Smaller quakes are likely to follow less often over the next 30 days, Geonet says.
Kiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alert
Civil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.
Earthquake swarm/tsunami risk: Weeks of aftershocks expected
Scientists expect weeks of aftershocks after this morning's 7.1 East Cape quake.
NZ just tasted a 'regional source' tsunami: What are they?
The science behind this morning's quake swarm and the threat to New Zealand.
Tsunami warning: 'We want people to take this seriously' - National Emergency Management Agency
People who have evacuated to higher ground are told to stay put.
Tsunami evacuees lambast Civil Defence over conflicting messages, no alerts
Some say the mixed messages could have cost lives if a tsunami reached our shores.
Masterton man the first in New Zealand to conquer the 100 peaks
It's taken the 62-year-old 30 years to conquer New Zealand's 100 Peaks Challenge.
Earthquake advice: Evacuated residents told they can go home
Warning now lifted following a magnitude 7.1 quake off East Cape.
'I'm still shaking': 7.1 quake rattles houses and nerves
The early morning quake left many shaken - and some fleeing to higher ground.
Second phase of Whanganui Port upgrade launched
The North Mole upgrade is anticipated to be completed by late 2022 due to its complexity.
Taonga stolen from Whanganui paddle steamer
The taonga, carved by master carver Dean Flavell, was reported missing on Saturday.
Man critically injured in lawn mower accident
FENZ had to do a line rescue to pull the man out from under the mower.
Forty Kāpiti women artists come together for exhibition
Women from around Kāpiti come together to create Celebrating Resilient Women exhibition.
Ngāti Maru signs $30 million settlement with Crown
More than 150 years since the raupatu of half of the iwi's land, the Crown has apologised.