New ZealandCyclone survivors, first responders and bereaved tell of endurance, heroism and griefA coroner is investigating 19 deaths in an inquiry that has been running since last year.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandLeague star's father died after 'terrifying' two-day fight for survival post-cycloneGeorge Luke was stuck between landslips 'which went as far as the eye could see'.15 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone warning: Hastings mayor tells coastal residents to consider evacuating'We need people to prepare and make a plan now. I can’t stress this enough.'10 Apr 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Everybody just gets in and helps': Farmers help trapped motorists before contractors arrive17 Feb 07:47 AM
New ZealandMotorists forced to sleep in cars on SH1 as toppled trees block North Island roads The Rangitīkei District is under a state of emergency and red rain warning.15 Feb 08:34 PM
New Zealand'Widespread heavy rain': Worst weather moves away after overnight batteringThe extreme weather warnings issued by MetService will begin to ease during the day.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWelsh gun Gethin Lewis wins on big day for Taihape ShearsThe Taihape Shears drew 219 competitors after a last-minute venue change.26 Jan 12:07 AM
New ZealandDecision-making power slipping away from councils, Rangitīkei Mayor saysAndy Watson says local government is entering a period of unprecedented upheaval.24 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandRain forces Taihape Shears venue changeHeavy rain has made it almost impossible to get sheep trucks in and out of Memorial Park.22 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandPay bump for councilsSalaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.09 Nov 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Rare and authentic': NZ's first Land Rover sparks charity driveJulian Paton bought 'Twenty', the first Land Rover to reach New Zealand.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Until we meet again': Hundreds gather in Taihape to mourn 'peaceful leader' 'She was bold, beautiful and she was ours.'01 Jul 08:00 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP Takutai “Tarsh” Kemp moved to burial groundTakutai Moana Natasha "Tarsh" Kemp died, aged 50, after battling kidney disease.30 Jun 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: MPs mourn Takutai Tarsh Kemp – what happens next and who might take her seatOPINION: There’s a lot on the line for Te Pāti Māori.26 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Four injuries after three-vehicle crash closes SH1One person has life-threatening injuries. 26 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandPaerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear titleWairarapa shearing contractor Paerata Abraham beat his employee, Llyr Jones.28 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'24 Mar 09:15 PM
New Zealand‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandMeth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle tragedy: The questions the probe into 14 deaths wants to answerTwo years ago Cyclone Gabrielle brought death and destruction.13 Feb 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Huge relief': Residents on winding Napier-Taihape Rd delighted as log trucks taken off'There were up to 50-odd units of logging trucks a day, it made it really dangerous.'03 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Ride free brother': Second motorcyclist killed in triple fatal 'will never be forgotten'Three people died in Saturday's crash. Lesley Brooks, 46, was a mum of three.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collisionFour motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today. 07 Dec 06:33 AM
New ZealandTriple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near TaihapeEmergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 11:10 PM
New Zealand'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens townThe proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.29 Aug 03:32 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after logging truck rolls"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”22 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandRain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekendMetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.16 Aug 03:48 AM
