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'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland
MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.
Former Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amount
Six hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.
Residents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritised
Residents on the busy rural road are increasingly frustrated over the lack of repairs.
'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge
'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'
With his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower
'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'
Dolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rules
Bottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.
‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strike
HNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.
'Lifting a dark cloud': Bar thrives after ditching pokies
Owners report no financial loss; dining space and food sales have improved.
Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step
It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.
Grounded: Pilot academy investigated after safety complaints
The academy is permitted to lease aircraft while the investigation is carried out.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
'Never seen anything like it': Four injuries after three-vehicle crash closes SH1
One person has life-threatening injuries.
Save Our Sheep on The Country
Toby Williams, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Tom Young, Phil Ropiha, and Phil Duncan.
Opinion: SOS - please Save Our Sheep before it’s too late
Opinion: Pines, pigs and poor government policy are making sheep an endangered species.
'Smells just like leather': Turning kiwifruit waste into opportunity
Leather alternative aims to find a use for 50,000 tonnes of rejected kiwifruit annually.
Council to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stalls
The council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.
Fonterra divestment 'not about waving the white flag': CEO
Fonterra seeks strong support from farmers for divesting its consumer brands.
‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identified
Catalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday.
'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways Programme
Young farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.
Basketball: Two big wins in the deep south for Hawks
Seven games to go, and the Hawks are 5th in the rush for the top six for the playoffs.
Preserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'
Former South Taranaki mayor's conservation efforts on his family's dairy farm.
Murder accused claims cyclist threw first punch: 'We never intended for him to die'
Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.
Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.
On The Up: 'Very proud' 94yo credits staff and customers for service station success
'It's something different for a Chinese mechanic to start a garage.'
On The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest home
Romance is in the air for 99-year-old Felicia and 88-year-old Dennam Dette. Video / Brodie Stone
Rest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old bride
Dennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.
‘Dream a bit more‘: Whanganui tea company partners with Air New Zealand
Kaputī Studio will receive a $20,000 cash grant and 12 weeks of mentoring.
Opinion: Navigating the ups and downs of long-term market investing
The S&P 500 saw double-digit declines in almost two-thirds of years.
Watch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizes
As swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.
Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?
A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.
One seriously injured, one in custody after Hamilton assault
The incident was reported to police at about 1am.
CAA grounds flight school's planes for ‘safety reasons’
NZICPA trains international and domestic pilots, including for IndiGo.
Cattle wandering SH1 after crash in Timaru
Local veterinarians are being called in to help.