VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summerWhitianga quadruples its population, and makes 30-40% of the years income in the the summer season. - Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch15 Jan 11:59 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
New ZealandThe selfie that could cost up to $250kGetting closer than 50m to a killer whale could set you back a couple hundred thousand or land you behind bars.12 Jan 06:21 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus:The Orca selfie that could cost up to 250kGetting closer than 50 metres to a killer whale could set you back up to 250k or even lead to jail time. DOC is urging people to use common sense and only have three vessels surrounding large marine mammals at a time. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch12 Jan 06:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: 18yo swims with 2.7m sharkBilly Turner waited until after he'd been for a 20-minute swim with a 2.7m shark at Pauanui to tell his mother what he'd done.12 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandTeen to walk length of New ZealandThe journey began the 17-year-old wanted to do something "radically different" which scared him.11 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandTeen serious after fatal head-on crashA teenager involved in a crash that killed another driver remains in hospital, while family members in a second crash were badly hurt when their car plunged down a bank.10 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandPhotography winner a toot in the bathDelightful moment captured on film, winning mum a brand new camera.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy injured after colliding with SUVAn 8-year-old is in hospital in a serious condition after his child-sized motorbike collided with an SUV.04 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandTeen responds after shark catch criticismA young fisher who caused a stir after reeling in and releasing a bronze whaler shark in the Coromandel said he was "helping the species".04 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandShark catch stuns Pauanui beach-goerWATCH: A beach-goer says he was amazed to watch a group of young fishers haul in and release a "bloody great" bronze whaler shark.04 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandWhy is killer disease drawn to our kauri?Scientists are seeking to solve one of the most intriguing mysteries of the disease that's killing our kauri - why it's attracted to the native tree's scent like we're drawn to coffee.01 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandNew Year crowds well behavedPolice are "generally pleased" with behaviour at New Year's Eve celebrations across the country and say there were no significant issues or incidents reported.31 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandParty time as 2017 starts with a bangA spectacular fireworks display off Auckland's Sky Tower and parties around the country herald the start of a new year.31 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandDoC sends in choppers to fight bush fireThe Department of Conservation is sending in helicopters this morning to deal with the remnants of a bush fire on the Coromandel.30 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandFast-moving bush fire near ThamesCrews from Thames, Turua, Te Puru and Tapu have been called to assist at the blaze.30 Dec 02:35 AM
New ZealandWeather: Drizzle clears for fine NYEA weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan, 68, drowns at WhangamataThe man drowned while kayaking to Donut Island off Whangamata.26 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandTwo safe after boat flipsThe boat was trying to cross the Whangapoua Harbour bar.23 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: Where will the sun shine?The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.23 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandAlarm as kauri dieback rates doubleKauri dieback infection rates in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park have more than doubled in the past five years.18 Dec 10:13 PM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandMultiple rescues at North Island beachesA man came close to drowning before being rescued by members of the public in what has been a dramatic day at the country's beaches.17 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandMan in Orca rescue: I'd do it againThe harbourmaster who was stood down from his job for rescuing an orca trapped in a cray pot this week says he would do it again if he had to.16 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandHundreds support orca rescuerA petition in support a Whitianga harbourmaster stood down after helping rescue an orca has attracted hundreds of signatures.15 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandWoman stable after 70m plungeThe woman was a passenger in a Toyota Hilux that smashed through a barrier and fell 70m, landing on its wheels in a paddock.12 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandUte tumbles 70m on windy roadThe passengers of a ute had a lucky escape when their ute tumbled 70 metres down a tricky stretch of road south of Coromandel Town last night.11 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Bold plan to save Hauraki GulfProposed new marine protected areas, rules for polluters and changes to commercial fishing methods have been revealed in a long-awaited master plan for the Hauraki Gulf.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPest-busting wasp saves $488mNew Zealand has been spared half a billion dollars in damage from a notorious pest - and scientists say it's an Irish wasp we have to thank for it.03 Dec 09:01 PM
