Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.

Parts of the Taupō community seem to be starting to embrace Boom Boom the dinosaur.

David Williams travels to South Australia and satisfies every one of his senses.

Napier-Taupō road re-opens after serious crash.

Four of the Great Walks should only be attempted by experienced trampers, MSC advises.

Warren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.

Ruapuna Raceway will get a multimillion-dollar upgrade before the event.

Spots at Tōtaranui, Momorangi and Anaura Bay open tomorrow at 9.30am.

Bones found near Motutere have been formally identified as man missing since 2002.

Gull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing.

'Boom Boom' is the sculpture trail's 13th artwork and the first in a new sculpture park.

The limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.

The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

Joan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

The trio are all 88 years old and regulars at Katifit on Sheffield St.

Young game bird hunters win a weekend of hunting experiences and skill-building.

Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.

Hayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery.

Kiwi sits third in the title race with 605 points, behind Cam Waters and Will Brown.

A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

Heavy rain is forecast for the region.

The news comes as the provisional national road death toll for the month almost doubled.

Lundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.

Kids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.

He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.

Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.