
Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.

Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault
'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'

Country’s top environmental watchdog takes Far North District Council to court
Environmental Protection Authority prosecutes FNDC over Sweetwater Aquifer discharges.

From dental nurse to beauty queen and budding swimsuit model
She has been asked to attend Miami Swim Week in May for casting.

Teen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendum
Jack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.

'Very special': Glider crash pilot remembered for kindness, teaching others to fly
'I don’t believe you could get any more liked than him.'

Person in serious condition after crash near Ōhaupō
Hato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.

First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.

Farmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheep
MPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.

The Chase is on: TVNZ commissions four-episode quiz show special Downunder
Successful applicants will have to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

Ariki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on him
Ariki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.

Ex-All Black warns of 'weakened' French threat
Aaron Cruden says the All Blacks can't afford to take France lightly, despite omissions.

Is the winter cold blast here to stay? Snow dumps in parts of the country
Temperatures dropped to 2C in Wānaka and Queenstown overnight.

Advocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracks
Gun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.

Fertiliser company ‘committed to learning’ from worker’s tragic death
WorkSafe says safety practices at the factory failed to account for workers' reality.

Payment disputes: Kāinga Ora apartment project hits roadblock
Little has happened at a Kāinga Ora-owned building site in Rotorua for months.

Hawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest
'I never would have thought picking up a knife would get me close to the Eiffel Tower.'

‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up
'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

Captain Fantastic: How Jim Hoyle became a Napier City Rovers legend
The team remain unbeaten as the captain reaches a massive milestone.

Historic villa for sale after fire mishap, overseas landlord wants out
Rotorua rental property has been vacant for two years.

Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.

Police lay charges over three fatal summer crashes
Two women, aged 70 and 47, are charged alongside a 20-year-old man.

'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing room
The 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.

Police delay rollout of mental health changes for second time
Police reschedule phase two of reducing support in mental health callouts after advice.

Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'
The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.

Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply
A 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.

Golf course review: Cape Kidnappers turns 21 and looks great as ever
Golfing paradise got a makeover.

‘Oh god’: Vehicle crashes into lake, person seriously injured
Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 30 near Wharetoroa Rd.

Gisborne families to be housed as 10 new Kāinga Ora homes blessed
New tenants, previously in temporary housing, move in next week.