Stock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedway
A car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.
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17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood risk
Northland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.
Police name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crash
Paul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.
Fatal crash on suburban Hastings road
Police were alerted to a single-vehicle crash on Tomoana Rd, Mahora, about 12.40pm.
Man who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murders
The charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members.
66-year-old runner returns to compete in iconic mountain event
Janet Baird, 66, is training for her first Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain.
'Exceptional courage': Officers praised in high-stakes police chase
A 43-year-old was arrested after a high-speed chase in Te Awamutu.
'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead
'Beautiful buildings': College undergoes major transformation
A $47m redevelopment was announced in 2018 for 57 teaching spaces.
'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crash
My Marie Harder Clemensen died in a crash on SH1 in March, police confirmed.
'Kiwi dream': Designer's unique holiday home hits the big screen
Fifteen years has been dedicated to the design and build of The Chodge in South Waikato.
One dead after crash in Rotorua; police seek witnesses, footage
Police want to hear from witnesses to the crash.
Napier pool to fully reopen after 11-month spruce-up
Rather than being 'aesthetic changes', the work has been 'remedial'.
'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuary
Farm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.
Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.
'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices drop
Police attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.
Missing in Northland: 10 people still out there somewhere
Only two of the 10 missing Northlanders are on the police's public list.
Why John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavation
Te Puke is now home to the county’s second-best excavator operator.
Scholarship winner to get scientific with farming
'This scholarship will allow me to focus even more on my academic and career goals.'
Second-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western Force
Clayton McMillan’s side continue to set the pace in Super Rugby Pacific.
Some like it hot - chilli champ faces Tauranga spice showdown
The Tauranga event starts at noon, with the chilli eating contest at 4pm.
Northland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property loss
The Northland Expressway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei.
'Love at the heart of courage': Rotorua's Anzac Day message
Angela Swann-Cronin, a former RNZAF pilot, spoke about love and courage.
'Very moving day': Anzac services across the Bay honour sacrifice
The Mount Maunganui cenotaph drew a large crowd for the 2025 Anzac dawn service.
Young Northlanders turning out in droves for Anzac Day ceremonies
Round up of today's Anzac Day celebrations around Northland
Fusion of Māori storytelling and circus arts in new theatre tour
The show blends te reo Māori with stunning circus theatre.
Police use new powers to target gangs in Hawke’s Bay eight times in one night
New powers granted to target gangs after three shootings in 48 hours are being used.
Quiet summer for Northland beaches as water safety efforts take hold
Surf club patrols wrapped up last weekend and will restart on Labour weekend.
Napier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'
Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.
'Golden opportunity': 56ha of 'prime farmland' rezoned, approved for development
More than 450 homes could be built on the land.
'Special to be here': Thousands attend Anzac Day services across Hawke’s Bay
'The Anzac spirit - born of hardship and forged in battle - continues to resonate.'
Watch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fall
Louisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.
'Humbling': Stolen RSA trailer recovered by police in time for Anzac Day
The Hawke’s Bay Tactical Crime Unit's lead happens to be a returned serviceman.
'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end
'I was quite content to be back home.'