‘A hole in all our lives’: Young, married mum of three killed in crash
The hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Rich history at Rugby Park as union looks to the future
Hurricanes or Māori All Blacks games proposed for Gisborne's revamped Rugby Park.
Watch: Traffic tail 15km long as road works on SH2 bite, motorists fume
Chipseal works cause heavy traffic, delays between Te Puna and Aongatete.
'Blown onshore': Salty sea air causes pollution breach in Awatoto
'We suspect this was mainly because of large amounts of sea salt particles in the air.'
New independent director for Alliance Group board
Day replaces Simon Robertson, who will step down from the board at the end of March.
New year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarket
He started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.
Rotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years
'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.
The Country: 2025's economy with Cameron Bagrie
Phil Duncan, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Katie Milne, and Dan Brier.
Late-night naked antics, chicken coop surprise for residents
Both incidents occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning at around 2am.
Smart collars 'an absolute game-changer' on hill country farms
James Parsons from Matauri Angus will talk 'virtual' fencing at the East Coast Farm Expo.
Homicide investigation launched after 'altercation' at Thames property
The man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.
'Kiwis happy to be underdogs': Surfers ready to compete against legend
The team are excited for tag-team format, aiming to showcase skills against top surfers.
New chief executive for NZ Meat Board
Nick Beeby, acting chief executive since July 2024, replaces Sam McIvor.
Opinion: Would you pay $11.40 to watch 7 year olds play sport?
OPINION: I can’t hold back tides, but I don't want to keep paying through gritted teeth.
Body found, believed to be missing Tauranga man
Jarrad Ormsby was last seen in Hamilton on December 19.
Father and son win big at Peninsula Duvauchelle Shears
North Otago farmer Justin Meikle and his teenage son Tye are on a roll.
Teen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar role
Now he's taken Jayu Developments to the ERA and won a $30,000 payout.
‘I’m unbelievably happy’: Scott’s stellar FEI World Cup qualifying win
Julie Davey of Hawke’s Bay edged by a stunning run from Sophie Scott in Dannevirke.
'Arduous conditions': Drones identify multiple hotspots at Coromandel fire
Drones with thermal imaging equipment has surveyed the Black Jack fireground.
Police continue urgent hunt for man who escaped custody at Taupō court
Information sought on Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who fled at 6pm on Monday
Opinion: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a step backward for Māori
OPINION:Bill threatens Te Tiriti o Waitangi, undermines Māori rights, tino rangatiratanga.
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
More than 22 trees vandalised and removed in one year
More than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.
Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
Delays for check-up colonoscopies ‘putting people’s lives at risk'
'You can never catch up because the demand is so high.'
New model for Supergrans addressing causes of food scarcity and food insecurity.
There will be a limit on food parcels, with a new kai navigator and two financial mentors.
'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say
Ash raises aviation code at Whakaari/White Island
Activity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.
Cornwall start from scratch to nail 10-run win
'For the first half of this season we’ve dropped our heads and lost games.'
Police hunt man who escaped custody at Taupō court
Belhajjam was wearing green prison-issue shorts and an orange high-vis vest.
Drones join helicopters, firefighters to battle Coromandel blaze
Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground.
Health NZ says data shows upwards demand trend for Gisborne ED
Health New Zealand reassures hospital-level care is still available for those in need.