New ZealandCommunity 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.29 Dec 03:15 AM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandDrowning tragedy: 'It all happened so fast'A splash in the surf ended in heartbreak.27 Dec 08:46 AM
New ZealandMan caught in rip dies in Coromandel in the season's third tragic water deathDramatic attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful.26 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandRoad reopened after fatal crash on key Coromandel roadIt's the second serious crash on SH25a in three days.22 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandSettled weather for Kiwi ChristmasRelax, it's going to be a nice Christmas Day.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly day: Two people die in pre-Christmas roading tragediesTwo people have died on our roads today.21 Dec 12:07 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after driving van into Winz officeThe building had been placed in lockdown just before the man drove the van into it.19 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pmA local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.06 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandTens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillorsFive Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.19 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandMercury rising: Celestial event thrills stargazersOne hundred stargazers watch the Transit of Mercury from historic Coromandel location.12 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one airlifted to hospital after boat accident in OnemanaTwo people were found near Pokohino Beach after a boating accident.10 Nov 05:26 AM
New ZealandFire crews battling large blaze in Thames timber yardCrews from seven fire stations across the region have rushed to fight the fire.10 Nov 02:22 AM
NPCRugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clashErrors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.09 Nov 10:48 AM
New ZealandDiver's death: Local describes dangerous Coromandel currentsEmergency services called after dive buddy pulled the unresponsive man out of the water.07 Nov 03:56 AM
NPCRugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in LautokaHumid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.06 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandVideo shows motorist playing cat and mouse with policeVideo shows motorist playing cat and mouse with police.05 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandFirefighters continue to fight growing blaze in CoromandelRain expected to hit area around dawn tomorrow, which might help dull the fire.28 Oct 03:35 AM
NPCNorth Otago too strong in Meads CupHome town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.26 Oct 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSister's 'raw' pain at brother lost at sea 40 years agoGenevieve Cameron's brother disappeared with 4 friends in a boat off Whangamata in 1979.26 Oct 04:54 AM
New ZealandJustified self-defence: Cop shot 21 times at driver trying to run him overDriver was shot at after repeatedly trying to run officer down.23 Oct 09:04 PM
NPCRugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland ChampionshipNorth Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.20 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandHighway remains closed after wild weatherThe region was pounded by constant heavy rain yesterday15 Oct 05:41 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Schools closed, roads floodedHeavy rain warnings remain in parts of the North Island, but it will ease to showers.14 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandInquest opens into fatal police shootingMan covered his body in mud, pointed gun at cars and said he wanted to be shot by police.13 Oct 08:55 PM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matchesSome old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.13 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, strong winds: Warnings of 120km/h gales for AucklandA 'fairly significant' low pressure system is about to unleash on the North Island.13 Oct 02:37 AM
RugbyRugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate roundTop four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.06 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandYoung mum's organs donated after devastating car crashBrylee Currie, 20, died when her car rolled on SH26 near Paeroa on Friday night.02 Oct 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandFather who drowned in Tairua River: 'A dad that every kid could wish for'Steven Jongmans says his father was his idol and will always be kept in his heart.24 Sep 07:27 PM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across boardOnly one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.22 Sep 03:53 AM
New ZealandTeen who showed classmates mosque shooting video discharged without convictionThe teen also had a copy of the accused gunman's manifesto.20 Sep 01:30 AM
RugbyHeartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladderRobbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag15 Sep 04:02 AM
