'Horrendous': Man falls into tank 'chocka' with sewage, hosed off by fire crews
The 'lucky' man told firefighters he was off to buy a Lotto ticket.
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Antarctic penguin tested for bird flu in Wellington
Scientists tested 16 Adelie penguins last year, with seven returning positive results.
Survey highlights Kiwis' food struggles
Food Hubs can only meet around 60% of their communities’ needs.
Gisborne Girls’ High winning duo to perform at Play It Strange awards concert
Gisborne Girls’ High School students win top prize at Play It Strange songwriting contest.
Ngāti Oneone's call for land return leads to five-year lease for yacht club
Iwi seeks return of land, stressing the importance of re-establishing its mana.
Kendall Langston: How farmers can avoid the seven most expensive words in business
OPINION: Kiwi farmers are the world's best. Independent governance will make them better.
Murder charge after death of man found injured on Waikato road
A 43-year-old man was taken to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition on Monday.
Far North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing Titles
The comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.
Black Power enforcer with violent past wanted on 'multiple' warrants
His extensive criminal history includes torturing a former cellmate for two weeks
Cut above the rest: Women's advanced shearing course 100% success
World record-holder Mullooly rapt with all-female training course
Taupō school in lockdown after threatening email
Police at the school as a precautionary measure.
Man found dead in Levin park, police investigation under way
Police were called to the scene about 5.40pm on Thursday.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmed
Alliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.
Triple homicide case: Accused murderer and victims named
Interim suppression relating to the names of those involved lapsed today.
Two men injured after boat capsizes off Taharoa
Coastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.
Former MP named new Te Puia board chairman
'His experience in governance, management and business will be an asset.'
Losing her locks for Cancer Society: Five-year-old raises nearly $1500
Tayla's hair will be made into a wig to be worn by a cancer patient after treatment.
CEO resigns from large farming business
Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.
Group protests Ruataniwha dam revival bid
Attempts at a dam have been mired in controversy since first proposed a decade ago.
'Out there somewhere': Napier man offers $500,000 for lost lighthouse lens
Napier man offers eye-watering reward to find NZ's lost maritime treasures.
Opinion: Why Australia sounds so awful
Opinion: Nothing is more grating than the screeching of a typical Aussie bird.
New Zealand forces Canada to negotiating table in $200m dairy dispute
NZ could impose tariffs on Canada if a solution is not found.
Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
Reflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.
'Life-changing': Mum can eat for first time in years after $250k surgery trip
'There was a time when I didn’t think I’d see my kids become teenagers.'
Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights
Budget airline also offering $274 fares from Auckland to Seoul.
Fonterra's owners need much more info on why consumer business should go: adviser
But they may not get it until well into next year.
Driver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026
Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.
$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project
A $25,000 lifeline has been thrown to a hapū-led conservation project near Rotorua.
More moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclones
A top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.
'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens
The teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.
Iconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner
"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."
Obituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’
Maria taught for 26 years at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.
Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante
Two of the alleged vigilantes appear in court for a third time.