'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.
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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.
Thousands enjoy action at Gisborne Rodeo
Riders turn on an 'awesome' show for the big crowd.
Hawke’s Bay clubs shine at North Island Colgate Games in Hastings
Hastings games hailed success with over 1000 young athletes competing, even more watching.
Taupō makes CNN’s 25 best places to visit in 2025 list
The equivalent ad value for the mention would be $518,000, Tourism NZ estimated.
Kiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' award
A Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.
Clean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay waters
Why keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.
No joy for 'G' cars at NZ champs
Gisborne's six finalists cop a beating as Hemingway clinches crown.
'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to know
NZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.
The Country: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie on their ONZMs
Carlos Bagrie, Nadia Lim, Dan Steele, Mike Inglis, Sir David Fagan.
Spark into dust extractor looks to have started shed fire
The shed, used for woodworking, was destroyed on Sunday night.
Ruapehu mayor warns detour delays could impact transport network
Desert Road closure adds 30-40 mins; mayor urges drivers to take care on detour.
US citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crash
Marcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.
Far North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title bout
Northland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.
Kāinga Ora shelves controversial 50-home project in Northland
Kāinga Ora spent nearly $900,000 on the 50-home Ruakākā project now on the back burner.
‘Tragic’ Hāhei cliff fall: Victim was boy, 13, on holiday with family
Two young people fell from a cliff in Hāhei; one died, the other was rescued uninjured.
Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents
Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.
Police name New Plymouth cyclist as Matamata fatal crash victim
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant
Niwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.
Watch: ‘Crazy’ video captures near-miss with oncoming vehicles on busy highway
Motorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.
'Time for a change': Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate not running for re-election in October
In a Facebook post, Southgate announced that it was time for a change.
From university to sharemilking: Meet the Hammonds
'The farm manager was leaving so Dad proposed we come home to try contract milking.'
ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places
A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.
'Challenging': Coromandel fire expected to take several days to put out
Four crews and three helicopters return to dampen hotspots.
‘Heartbreaking’: Death after fall from Coromandel cliff to be investigated, says mayor
Two young people fell from a cliff; one died, the other was rescued uninjured in Hāhei.
Major North Island route closed for two months
Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.
How Waimārama Marae’s reopening strengthens historic ties with iwi
Renovated marae celebrates unity, reo revitalisation with iwi leaders.
Ex-Block star sells family home, builds new one in three weeks
“We love a challenge. There’s nothing like pressure – pressure is a great motivator.”
Young Wairoa paddlers off to waka ama nationals
Waka ama: 'Cool to do what our ancestors did.'
How to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyond
Northlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.