New ZealandTruck ploughs into Taumarunui buildingNobody injured after truck crashed into a building in central North Island town today.19 Nov 07:02 PM
New ZealandPatchy drizzle making way for fine daysThis week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms19 Nov 06:57 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Kiwi designer made all women feel beautiful Michael Mattar dresses on show for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch05 Oct 03:06 AM
LifestyleKiwi designer knew how to make women feel beautifulOver 200 dresses are going on show for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Oct 12:25 PM
New ZealandSkier who died in crater lake had saved toddlerRichard Ebbett, who lost his life in Ruapehu's crater lake, saved a drowning girl in 2001.01 Oct 05:49 AM
New Zealand'I counted 20 cars that night. None of them stopped'Bronwen Jones thought she'd die in -6C temperatures after being trapped in upturned car.02 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandHour from death: Woman saved from freezing carTemperatures fell to about -4C on Sunday night as the woman counted 26 cars drive past.31 Jul 08:20 AM
New ZealandInjured woman rescued after 11-hour ordealPassing traffic oblivious to woman trapped and injured in freezing cold after crash30 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Drench resistance among sheep and farmersBreeding parasite resistant sheep. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Jun 02:40 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Drench resistance among sheep and farmersBreeding parasite resistant sheep. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch27 Jun 12:54 AM
New ZealandBlack ice and frost keep nippy grasp on NZBlack ice and frost causes car crashes26 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandLions tour booking cancelled at last minuteKiwi expat believes the accommodation provider was trying to re-sell his booking.25 Jun 12:22 AM
New ZealandShowers en route for North IslandShowers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.15 Apr 10:07 PM
EnergyWatch NZH Local Focus: KCEPT beneficiaries disappointed at returnThis year distributions are down on last year - Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 05:50 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: KCEPT beneficiaries disappointed at return.This year distributions from KCEPT to beneficiaries are down on last year - Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch05 Apr 06:54 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: People power prevails; - KCEPT shareholders relieved after company ownership reviewedKCEPT will keep its shares in King Country Energy - Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandTeacher abuses 'fat, ugly' board chairA teacher has been struck off after accusations including trying to provoke a student to punch him - and his abusive comments to the board chairwoman.09 Mar 02:37 AM
OpinionWatch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents debate future of power trustKing Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandRaurimu massacre: Spiral of despairIn February 1997 Stephen Anderson went on a killing spree in Raurimu. Twenty years since the massacre, the Herald looks back on the terror and tragedy.03 Feb 08:51 PM
New ZealandHospitals readying for doctors' walk-outDistrict health boards are making their final preparations for the three-day strike by unionised resident doctors that starts tomorrow morning.15 Jan 10:21 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Get a free driver's license in TaumarunuiAlmost 100 young people will get free restricted licences in Taumarunui, getting them off the street and into employment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jan 05:56 PM
New ZealandDoctor strike preparations under wayWaikato District Health Board is postponing around 500 patients' appointments because of the strike.10 Jan 10:53 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Getting young Taumarunui people drivingWatch NZH Local Focus: Getting young Taumarunui people driving. To get your driver's licence as a youth in Taumarunui used to cost up to $1000 with lessons. But - thanks to a Government initiative - more people are getting licenced for free. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch23 Dec 04:45 AM
SportWatch NZH Local Focus: How Taumarunui lowered youth crimeThe people of Taumarunui have been part of a social expert, that is paying off, bringing youth crime down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Get a free driver's license in TaumarunuiAlmost 100 young people will get free restricted licences in Taumarunui, getting them off the street and into employment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Dec 07:52 PM
New ZealandAftershocks rattle New Zealand overnightMore than a dozen aftershocks have rattled the country since midnight last night.11 Dec 04:24 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and rain on the waySqually thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.05 Nov 08:33 PM
New ZealandSlain elderly couple to be laid to rest todayElderly couple found dead in their King Country home last week will be laid to rest at a big gathering of whanau today.10 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandRebooting regions in Auckland's shadowAs all the jobs and big-smoke buzz centres on Auckland, the regions are trying to find a way to carry on, writes Russell Blackstock.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsRuapehu candidate workshops help council hopefulsMore than 30 people attended two candidate workshops in the Ruapehu area recently for those interested in standing in the local body 07 Jul 11:42 PM
TravelGrand old ride on the railsRoger Hall climbs aboard a golf buggy to see some isolated, but beautiful, scenery.18 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandElderly man rescued from bushAn elderly man was rescued after spending several hours in heavy bush near Taumarunui over night.08 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies a week after crashA female passenger of a speeding vehicle which crashed near Taumaranui a week ago has died in hospital.30 Jul 11:23 PM
