Coromandel & Hauraki news
Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards
Arrowtown Distillery also won an accolade.
Historic villa with ‘colourful past’ for sale for the first time in over 30 years
19th-century pioneer built the mansion and half of Thames.
Meth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raid
Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.
Father, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missing
The pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.
Waihī house fire: Probe into cause of man's death
What started a fatal house blaze in Waihī is still being investigated.
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
Waikato news
Caught on tape: Identity finally revealed of Jaguar-driving teen behind CBD rampage
Police and footpath pedestrians had to dodge the vehicle to avoid getting run over.
'Safety risks': Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleaners
Security guards at two rural hospitals have been doubling as cleaners on the same shift.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Canterbury
A second person is also dead after a separate crash near Taupō, police say.
Rural news
3 Places to craft your very own gin in New Zealand
NZ has around 150 small-batch gin distilleries. Make your own at these 3 spots.
Opinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road Trip
Opinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure.
Worm woes: Tackling sheep parasites in the 1890s
"I was surprised to see such a number of unhealthy sheep on such excellent grass".
‘Eight weddings and a funeral’ - School turned into giant family home
Couple needed a large space for their blended family but now it's time to sell.
Tony Alexander: Supply and demand 101 - buyers to reign supreme until 2026
Survey of agents suggests prices face downward pressure.
More local news
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
Medical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospital
The person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
On the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila
'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'
Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury
Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.