'You’ll end up in the boot of my f***en car': Man jailed for attacks on ex-partners
When a woman escaped her ex, she'd been burnt, strangled, and stomped on.
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Rotarians' funding boost for Tonga hospital
A surgical theatre upgrade is 'sorely needed' at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku'alofa.
Women’s Refuge gearing up for 'busiest time of the year'
Experts warn a lack of services and high deprivation fuel domestic violence in Northland.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Black Caps v England: NZ hold big lead at stumps on day two
All the action from the third test at Seddon Park, Hamilton
Festive fun run sees 250 Santas and elves flood Whangārei
Prizes were awarded for best-dressed Santas, pets, plus a surprise for one Grinch.
Taranaki Diocesan announces 2025 student leaders
The two young women are part of the student team guiding Taranaki Diocesan in 2025.
Annual food drive aims to make Christmas 'lighter and brighter' for families
For 12 years Cooney Lees Morgan has been running a food collection for the foodbank.
Police name four victims in fatal Rotorua crash
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Four Square robbed by weapon-wielding thieves
The Selwyn Heights Four Square was targeted by weapon-wielding thieves.
‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidity
Abnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.
Car fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bush
A fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
Man dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, Whakatāne
The man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.
Our best and brightest students revealed - Hawke's Bay's 2024 duxes
HBT asked secondary schools in the region to highlight the achievements of their duxes.
Deadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council action
Two roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?
Harpers give heritage a helping hand
A pair of Foxton volunteers have been doing some interesting work.
Get digging: Annual event coming to Waitārere Beach
Levin Brass Band's Big Dig at Waitārere Beach will have $8000 in prizes.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Levin
Luxon tours Lewis Farms, meets staff, and serves ice cream to local customers.
Search resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato River
Extensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.
Runaway turkey found dead by police after bridge escapade
There was no Christmas miracle for the 'big bird' on a Hawke's Bay highway bridge.
One dead and seven injured in two-car crash on State Highway 3
The Serious Crash Unit was at the intersection throughout the night.
'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemes
Tre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.
One dead after motorcycle crash in Pukekawa, Waikato
Emergency services were alerted to the crash at 5.35am this morning.
Tsunami training: What would you do if a massive wave was on the way?
Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.
Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report
Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
Chilled journey: Novel 1930s method for transporting bees
Bee care was generating quite the buzz back in the day.
Vege tips: Salad recipes for your Christmas table
OPINION: Kem's potato salad and lamb rump salad are ideal for Christmas.
Eau de parfarm: Pongs from the paddock - Hunter Wells
OPINION: Hunter Wells recounts an on-farm olfactory conversation from back in the day.
Leading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisons
Brownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.
Gang leader's funeral: Eight arrests today as some mourners flout patch ban
The funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.
Coromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murder
Man appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.
Tallest Christmas tree in NZ needs new bones at cost of $120k
The tree is 27 metres tall to the tip of the star.
Kiwi rugby player jailed for French gang rape
Three players jailed for 12 to 14 years over gang rape of student after drunken night out.