Truck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expected
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Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
Desert Rd to reopen after two-month closure for major upgrades
SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru was closed, forcing a 40-minute detour.
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.
Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in together
The entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.
Watch: Inside Beca’s new $300m global HQ in the Wynyard Quarter
Around 1400 staff left Pitt St for the waterfront Wynyard Quarter and five new levels.
Three veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it is
A veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.
Tragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near school
Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision
Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.
Teen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailed
The teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Waikato boxer to make professional debut
The event will be held instead of Lani Daniels' world light heavyweight fight.
How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production
Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.
Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed
DoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species.
Etiquette 101: What kind of touching is appropriate at work?
Aucklanders have varied views on appropriate workplace touching.
Police renew search for Tom Phillips and missing children
Police say the search was not prompted by a new sighting of the young family.
Not a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealed
One Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.
'It went past my hand’: B'day party fatal shooting witness describes chaos as bullets flew
The woman described the final moments before the victim was shot and fell to the ground.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.
Why John Tamihere is standing firm amid Whānau Ora funding loss
John Tamihere believes losing the Whānau Ora contract was a Government attack on Māori.
Why this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'
Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.
Police seek sedan driver after Raglan aggravated robbery
The Bow St incident was reported to police about 2am on February 28.
BoP crash leaves one critically injured, road reopens
Two others were taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.
Police investigate arson as cause of Frankton fire
It took 35 firefighters to put out the blaze.
Fire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hours
The fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.
Abuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing down
Council boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.
‘Devastating’: Council ignored known risks at waterfront where man died – coroner
'You lose a son, you don’t come back from that,' the bereaved father of Sandy Calkin says.
Gang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shooting
But their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.
'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow
Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.
Former minister takes leave to trek Mt Everest after controversy
Andrew Bayly stepped down after grabbing a staffer's arm in an 'animated' discussion.
'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers
'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'
‘Keep knocking on the door’: Alker ends year-long title drought
The 52-year-old took out the Cologuard Classic in a playoff.