Serious two-vehicle crash closes road in North Island
Emergency services were called to the accident scene just after 9.30am today.
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‘Toxic culture’: St Peter’s School head goes on extended leave
Marcus Blackburn will be off work until mid-October.
'A horrific childhood': The story of toil and triumph on the road to the 2024 Paralympics
Kiwi paralympians' struggle to qualify for Paris is captured in a gripping documentary.
Temperatures up to 20C but rain and 'wall of westerly' winds expected
NZ's mixed bag of weather is expected to start with rain and showers this weekend.
Racing: Crocetti's start in Tarzino Trophy weather-dependent
His connections say he will not be at Hastings if the racing surface comes up heavy.
12-year-old from tiny town given lead role in Taika-produced film after auditioning as a 'joke'
All eyes at this year’s NZ Film Festival will be on Wairoa girl Manaia Hall.
‘Bringing people together’: The OE that helped create a Hawke's Bay-born leisure brand
'If you find the right factory, they are quite open to building relationships.'
Why this Bay couple decided to turn two containers into a home
'It’s the simplest, most lovely way to live.'
'Freaking out': Toddler found near state highway after escaping from daycare
'We sincerely regret the distress this incident has caused,' the centre says.
To shear, or not to shear: Farmers look into self-shedding sheep
“By 2017/2018 it was clear from our figures that wool prices were dropping off sharply."
Homelessness 'not generic to Whanganui'
'If the problem was so easy to fix, we would have done it by now.'
Mayors felt 'like naughty kids' during PM's speech
'I think he was throwing a blanket over all of local government.'
Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more
Norman Hyslop's body was eventually found by a member of the public.
Local roots: New Crown Solicitors promise excellence for Tairāwhiti
Donnelly and Maynard aim to serve Tairāwhiti with legal services rooted in local heritage.
Gisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?
Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.
Land use workshop 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers
A workshop described as 'essential' for Tairāwhiti farmers is to be staged next week.
What does it take to be the young butcher of the year?
Competitor skills have increased as more young butchers vie for the nation’s top award.
Drive for a cause: Join Gisborne's car rally supporting the cancer society
Gisborne Vintage Car Club's Daffodil Rally for Cancer invites all vehicles on August 25.
Double awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough times
Homes in Russell and Langs Beach won awards for Oliver Tuck Construction.
State Highway 2 north of Ōpōtiki open again
SH2 north reopened again at 5pm yesterday after contractors cleared remaining slip debris.
Sheep and cattle numbers down in B+LNZ annual report
B+LNZ's Stock Number Survey shows drop in sheep and cattle numbers.
Bird poop 'seed island' paying off in forest restoration
'They’re brilliant at restoring a native forest, and you don’t have to pay them.'
'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spot
People have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?
Vege tips: Spring, red, brown, shallots - we're talking onions this week
Opinion: Spring, Red, Brown or shallots, we are talking onions this week.
Childers Rd house fire: 'Flames shooting high into the sky'
Suspicious fire all but destroyed old home in Childers Rd.
Construction company hammered rail bridge rebuild piles 34m deep
Cyclone Gabrielle washed away the old 10m deep bridge piles, so they put in 34m deep ones.
'Really sad': Mount market ending on Sunday after 15 years
The market is 'no longer viable' in its current form, but there are hopes for a new one.
Ranfurly Shield safe as Magpies play out high-scoring gutbuster against Taniwha
Twelve tries were scored in all as the Magpies eventually opened a big lead.
NZ's 'most serious' child porn bust: Man with 800 hours of material jailed
'This is so, so, serious ... It just strikes at the values of a civil society.'
'Do not enter the water': River turns bright orange
People are urged to treat the Ohinemuri River water as contaminated.
Man screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partner
But a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.
Tauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directive
Tauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.
Ohinemuri River turns orange
Authorities are advising people to stay out of the Ohinemuri River as they investigate why it has turned bright orange. Video / Paeroa Towing Services