Māori All Blacks beaten by Scotland
Visitors bounce back after a flying start from the hosts in Whangārei.
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Plenty for selectors to consider as Black Ferns win trial match
The Black Ferns won as the clash allowed World Cup selectors to look at other options.
‘I've done wrong:’ How jailed sex offender tried to fool drug test with chamomile tea
Now it's cost Haydn Christy his chance of being released on parole this month.
On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans
The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.
'Major concern': 200 children lack safe beds in Northland
Overcrowding, inadequate bedding, mouldy mattresses put kids at risk of serious illness.
Veteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 cases
He began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.
Farmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were dead
Kaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.
Flooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recorded
All heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible.
Consumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concerns
Consumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.
Local taxis unite for Māori All Blacks game to tackle rogue pricing
Local taxis and Semenoff Stadium will offer a new taxi stand on Okara Drive on Saturday.
Heavy rain warnings: BoP acts like 'scoop' for wild weather
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the region tonight.
Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.
Editorial: The Garden Bird Survey is crucial for NZ's birdlife conservation
OPINION: Last year's survey showed increasing trends for tūī and pīwakawaka.
'Forever 25, our hero': Murder victim was trying to protect his cousin
Schizophrenic 501 deportee must serve at least 10.5 years in prison.
Film producer declared bankrupt after leaky Auckland penthouse dispute
He was made bankrupt after a body corporate took the dispute to court.
Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand
One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.
Wet, wet, wet: Rain warning for BoP as more tropical weather looms
An orange rain warning begins at 10am, lasting until 3am Friday.
'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals
Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.
Warmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ
'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'
Carmen Thomas’s infamous killer to be released this month
Brad Callaghan killed young mother Carmen Thomas in 2010
Atmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh deluge
Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.
NZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchase
Kaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.
‘Heart and soul’: Miss NZ finalist champions mental health journey
Jade Clifford, 28, is both a nursing student and Miss NZ finalist.
Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.
Teen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offending
There are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot.
Fears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boost
MP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.
Whānau Ora reset: Minister calls for transparency as ‘electioneering’ review progresses
PM Luxon says the allegations at the centre of the review are "incredibly serious".
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray's contentious helipad approved for $24m home
The application has been granted subject to a raft of conditions.
'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorway
More than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.
Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
Alcohol lobbyists gave input on FASD plans, with some submissions fully redacted.
Golden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified community
Auckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.
Northland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delays
Firefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.