Truck blocking Napier-Taupō highway lane after crash, delays expected
The crash was reported just before 9am near Eskdale.
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Person seriously injured in New Plymouth crash
'There was one person trapped inside the vehicle.'
Mum, daughter injured after stolen car smashes into their vehicle
Police are looking for the driver of the stolen vehicle.
Ballroom Blitz to bring special dance show to Taupō, Hamilton
The show is touring New Zealand and will also make a stop in Waikato.
New Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’
A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.
‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch use
Hoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.
'Soak up all the positives': One widow's push to give back
Abby Hopkirk's running a half marathon in memory of her husband who died of a tumour.
Crews battle fires Tūrangi house, Canterbury bus overnight
Firefighters are still dampening down hotspots at the Tūrangi blaze.
Views of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategy
A Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.
Far North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deer
News snippets from the Far North.
School principal 'annoyed' at phone ban
The school had already implemented its own version of a phone ban. Video / Alex Cairns
La Nina approaches: How wet and cold will this winter be?
It’s goodbye El Nino, hello La Nina - but what does it all mean?
Police boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issues
Over 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.
'Unmanageable': Principal blasts Govt 'overstepping' with phone ban
He describes the blanket ban as 'another step into central government control'.
Police say no risk to public after suspicious fatal fire in Tikipunga
Police say there's no suggestion of any public risk after the suspicious fatal fire.
Masseuse badly beaten after refusing client refund for $600 massage
She eventually pulled one of his hands off her neck and whispered 'take the money'.
'I was stuck for a year and a half': Stepdad allegedly abused girl for 18 months
The man claims it's untrue and the allegations stem from a custody dispute with her mum.
Whangamatā SLS Club close to fundraising target for clubroom refresh
Construction works for the new clubrooms got underway after Easter.
Country singer stands by her man's last wishes
Geoff Herewini remembered as Pounamu Country Music Club celebrates 20 years.
Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
Far North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest efforts
Viki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards
PM says local councils should stop doing 'dumb stuff'
Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.
Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools
Depending on the school's location, the speed limit is permanent or "variable".
'Make a difference': Comedian, MP back call for rainbow crossing in Tauranga
'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'
New report ‘revelation’ about fast growth of climate demands on NZ traders
Exporters may be directly or indirectly affected via supply chain demands.
Foxton War Memorial Hall Society sees transfer as best option to save the treasured building
Society is determined to save the war memorial hall for community use against all odds.
'Significantly higher': Farm salaries on the up
The 2024 Feds-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report shows farm employers investing in staff.
Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.
Entries open for Rotorua Business Awards next week
Organisers have promised attendees an “elevated experience” at the 20th anniversary.
Police launch investigation into Whangārei house fire that left one person dead
The fatal fire started in a car and spread to the house, Fenz said.
Hawke’s Bay Expressway reopened after serious crash injures four
The Expressway has reopened more than five hours after the major crash.
Feds talks farm salaries on The Country
Phil Duncan, Richard McIntyre, Andrew Douglas, Blair McClean, Jane Hunter, M Simpson.
Much-loved pāpā and koro died after botched ED intubation procedure
The man was starved of oxygen, causing a fatal brain injury.