The 100m x 50m vegetation fire was reported before midnight last night.

The navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.

The refurbished offices of Ngāti Hine Trust wins a Bronze Pin.

Canning climate adaption policy could put lives at risk.

The latest news bites from around the region.

Both women are facing tough opponents.

News snippets from the Far North.

Members of the public had to intervene to stop the brutal assault.

Maitai Bay kina cull gathers 1000 kina to help seaweed recover.

Emergency Services are responding to a gas leak at Otaika shops.

“What is says is that Māori are not important enough to make a decision about this."

Police investigations say the cause of the crash was not like most involving motorbikes.

A man received minor injuries while escaping the fire at his home.

The serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.

Sunny weather created the perfect backdrop for some colourful events this weekend.

It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.

The human body has always trended toward being lean and healthy.

They were grateful for being recognised for the top honour.

The show is always a popular event.

Everyone is welcome to come along and take part.

It comes after Tui Shortland resigned from her role as chairwoman.

Museum staff have been left appalled at what they say was a 'shameless' daytime theft.

Police have labelled the assault an 'appalling act' that has no place in the community.

Food poisoning cases spike in summer - here are the top food hygiene safety tips.

The report details findings of the Tribunal’s inquiry into Treaty breaches and more.

The museum founder, Graeme Craw, spent 60 years collecting the exhibition items.

The pilot’s future looks uncertain.

The kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.

"It was a lot of noise, and she went magnificently. She just toppled."