New Zealand‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train namedMatamata College has paid tribute to Sarie Morton. 12 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandMeat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competitionAgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.12 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandKiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test matchDavid Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.12 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandIwi-Māori partnership unveils plan to boost health outcomes from Taumarunui to WhanganuiThe plan focuses on 'culturally attuned and responsive' health and wellbeing outcomes.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandOperation Trolley: Why Rotorua’s top cop says opposition workedPolice positive that many homeless had since referred to agencies. 12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPistol found down the side of couch confiscated, charges laidA 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Whangārei District Court today.12 Mar 10:58 PM
Politics‘The Italians are coming back’ - European firm confirms bid to build Northland ExpresswayAn Italian firm is one of a number of investors keen to build the Northland Expressway.12 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandTruck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expectedEmergency services responded to the incident around 10am.12 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandSlight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuiltState Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.12 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandCyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closedThe crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).12 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandWhanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’ 'It doesn’t happen often.'12 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truckHe overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.12 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd to reopen after two-month closure for major upgradesSH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru was closed, forcing a 40-minute detour.12 Mar 08:39 PM
New ZealandPumice quarry owners, land owner fined $272k for consent breachesPaengaroa pumice quarry and landowner fined $272,000 for resource consent breaches.12 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandHundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/hMayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.12 Mar 07:48 PM
New ZealandRare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auctionA Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.12 Mar 07:46 PM
CrimeMayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata CollegePolice and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.12 Mar 07:46 PM
New ZealandNgāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in togetherThe entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.12 Mar 07:00 PM
GolfWhat it’s like playing one of the toughest golf courses in the countryThe course near Taupō is not that intimidating, just challenging. 12 Mar 05:45 PM
New ZealandReplacing an entire school: Excited kids watch as modular classrooms, admin block arrive in one goThe fleet of trucks and a crane stopped everyone in the community in their tracks.12 Mar 05:31 PM
New ZealandRāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindleEight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - bees swarm library, armed robber hit and travel fundNews snippets from the Far North12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North drought could lead to more water retrictions Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland uni student one of eight scholarship recipientsTe Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship for Northland uni student12 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Limb-it-less’ combo conquer IronmanNZ with ‘pig-headed determination’A Bay woman has helped her friend become the first female amputee to complete IronmanNZ.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Supporting artists’: New project boosts emerging Hawke’s Bay talentArtists receive professional audio and video for their own platforms and promotion.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Iconic': The big plan for one of NZ's oldest rātā treesA conservation project the size of 88 rugby fields will surround it.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandUser pays an option to fund Dublin St replacementThe bridge is regularly inspected for safety.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concernsRainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor seeks inquiry into commission’s decisionsMayor Mahé Drysdale said focusing on past issues won't help the council progress.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Property‘She’s been looking after me’ - Spirit of late mum guided stressed couple to $30,000 winLive Free winners finally catch a break. 12 Mar 06:55 AM
New ZealandTragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near schoolPolice said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.12 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandTeen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailedThe teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTe Puna fire destroys man’s home, eight classic carsA Te Puna man lost his caravan in a fire, leaving him homeless.12 Mar 05:18 AM
