New Zealand'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunchesMangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri fires up expanded offshore growing plansOverseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan found dead on Northland beachThe victim was found by a member of the public about 2.30pm.19 Dec 09:13 AM
New ZealandWarning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm'He was such a nice chap. He had a word for everybody.'19 Dec 07:49 AM
New ZealandTwo flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coastTwo helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.19 Dec 07:18 AM
New ZealandIconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charityThe popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.19 Dec 05:00 AM
SportDame Lisa Carrington among finalists for Halberg AwardsThirty-three finalists were announced for the 62nd ISPS HANDA Halberg Awards.19 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robberyA member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.19 Dec 04:59 AM
New ZealandWatch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of PlentyAt least two rescue choppers scrambled to the scene near Waioeka.19 Dec 04:37 AM
New Zealand'With love from New Zealand': Kiwi K.A.R.E's life-saving mission in UkraineKiwi K.A.R.E was set up by former Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell.19 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' report: Council land acquisition from mana whenua detailedGisborne adopts a new strategy after revealing historical land disputes.19 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at KarapiroThe detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.19 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandPolice find body in Waikato RiverThe body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.19 Dec 03:26 AM
New ZealandSH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer trafficMangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.19 Dec 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful, kind soul': Police name 17-year-old as victim of Rotorua crashShe was one of six people to lose their lives on Rotorua roads in a week.19 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandLydia Edwards sentenced to community work for aiding migrant visa breachesLydia Noi Edwards was sentenced to 90 hours' community work and her company fined $15,600.19 Dec 02:07 AM
OpinionAl WilliamsSaying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel PostAl Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.19 Dec 02:00 AM
KahuCourt rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori wardThe district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.19 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandWhy this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.19 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandNew Woolworths supermarket planned for Flaxmere, resource consent filedFlaxmere is set for a new Woolworths, creating jobs and boosting local commerce.19 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandArson charge laid over boarding house fireA man has been arrested and faces an arson charge after a Gisborne boarding house fire.19 Dec 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seizedThirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.19 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandNew see-saw transforms play for Whangārei children with disabilitiesThe see-saw can be used by all and is part of a new playground in Raumanga.19 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandConcern over $18M Foodeast centre in Hastings opening without a test kitchenA test kitchen was scratched from the design over cost.19 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandJohn Pennington's new photo exhibition opens at Gizzy LocalGisborne exhibition showcases Pennington's unique photography19 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Wayne Langford wraps the yearWayne Langford, Todd Charteris, Jo Luxton, Stu Drew, and Chris Russell.19 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandVanuatu Earthquakes: Hawke’s Bay rescuers head for Port VilaSpecially trained Urban Search and Rescue staff have been sent Vanuatu.19 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandTraffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer periodTairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.19 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandCancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charityDuncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity19 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionAlison SmithFirst HC Post editor remembers community paper's early daysOPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.19 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Don't take the kids there': Child victim of second dog attack at Northland beachSecond dog attack at Northland beach sparks safety concerns among residents.19 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crashParts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.18 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandMan dies after suspected medical event leads to crash in GisborneA car left Roebuck Rd and crashed into the driveway entrance of a Gisborne home.18 Dec 11:17 PM
