New ZealandLive: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island neededInfected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.22 Oct 11:20 PM
New Zealand'It feels unreal': Local Pōkeno family claims $42m Lotto prize'Even now, it feels unreal – it's a lot to get our heads around,' say winning family.22 Oct 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRepeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of communityIsmael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.22 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMore retirement villages allow visitors under level 3"Our approach is an extension of the picnic concept" - Arvida Group CEO.22 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured, road closed after crash in RaglanThe crash has closed a portion of Wainui Rd.21 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandNo Covid cases in Bay, and no virus detected in wastewaterPublic health officials continue to investigate the case of the traveller to Hawke's Bay.21 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandMassive fire engulfs 'multi-tenanted building' in TirauEight fire appliances were still at the scene at midday.21 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandPolio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jabRetired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.21 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandParts of Waikato to stay at alert level 3 for next six daysChris Hipkins has announced Parts of Waikato will stay at alert level 3 for next six days.21 Oct 06:37 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's first Covid location of interest revealedA Kmart in Napier is the regions first location of interest.21 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandExtent of September vaccination boom revealedThe unexpected demand for the vaccine was prompted by the Delta outbreak in August.21 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand$42m Lotto winner: Countdown Pokeno staff 'walking on air'With a population of around 4500, locals are hoping it's one of them.20 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandOne winner! Single ticket scoops $42m jackpot; Lotto app back online after outageWhile one celebrated last night, thousands were left in the dark about their own results.20 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandSchool's in: Teachers slam Govt decision as expert warns of classroom dangerAn aerosol chemist says teachers should use the warm weather to their advantage.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLockdown Lotto: Retailers' 'lifeline' cut off as sales soar for $42m drawRetailers count on the big draws to bring in the money.20 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandMinister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinationsThames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.19 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews called to suspicious blaze in TokoroaA fire at a commercial building in Tokoroa last night is being treated as suspicious.19 Oct 05:14 PM
New ZealandWere you at this Auckland park? Isolate and test immediatelyLocations of interest linked to Covid cases continue to pop up.19 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandCovid spike: Expert's plea as daily cases hit record; 158,000 eligible Aucklanders holding out on vaxNew Zealand has recorded the largest number of new cases reported in one day.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandProperty forfeitures in Waikato meth manufacture case now top $1 millionA rural property, five vehicles and over $144,000 in cash have been surrendered.19 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: 7 Waikato cases; 6 Te Awamutu, 1 in WhatawhataOf the 94 new cases today, seven were in the Waikato.19 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandWaikato councillor urges Whatawhata residents to get testedNew Covid cases are expected to be announced in the Waikato this afternoon.18 Oct 11:47 PM
New ZealandHamilton murder: Trial date set for man after death of 55-year-old womanThe trial is set down for five days in October next year.18 Oct 09:25 PM
PoliticsLive: PM's advice to Aucklanders on Xmas travel; vaccination targets to be revealedVaccine targets on Friday to move to the new normal will aim at leaving no groups behind.18 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandGovt's alert-level decisions get mixed marks from expertsDr Colin Tukuitonga agrees with the Government's decision for Auckland.18 Oct 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Killing livelihoods': Battered Auckland businesses fear the worstMore targeted support for 'battered' hospitality businesses.18 Oct 04:52 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Outdoor gym classes identified as new location of interestAn Anytime Fitness outdoor class has been added to the locations of interest list.18 Oct 03:29 AM
SportChiefs and Māori All Blacks star Sean Wainui dies in car crashSean Wainui has died in a car crash in Omanawa, near Tauranga, at the age of 25.18 Oct 01:10 AM
PoliticsLive: D-Day - experts urge Cabinet to resist alert level changeExperts are urging against Auckland leaving lockdown as cases mount.17 Oct 09:36 PM
New ZealandSearching for a home: A mother's mission to find somewhere to live in a cruel marketAfter years of transient housing, Danielle Gartner is unsure of her family's next move.15 Oct 04:03 PM
New ZealandTry economy instead of courier, snowed-under NZ Post tells NorthlandersNZ Post faces increasing demand for courier service amidst Covid-19 changing alert levels.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuper Saturday may be just the shot in the arm Auckland needsEventually, vaccination numbers are expected to drop, expert says.15 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Anyone in Te Awamutu with flu symptoms urged to get testedPeople in Te Awamutu are being urged to get a Covid test if they have any symptoms.14 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandRaglan Area School allows antivax meetings - says it's trying to avoid divisionVaccine expert says the school's approach could help avoid polarisation.14 Oct 04:50 AM
