Coromandel & Hauraki news
Police suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing woman
Police now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.
'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong
Robin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.
'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flight
Hamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.
Police find gun, drugs in stolen van
The van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.
Major emergency response under way after Paeroa crash leaves one critical and one badly hurt
'There are a number of people down a bank from a vehicle.'
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
Waikato news
Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
Smoked eel toastie among contenders in Great NZ Toastie Takeover
Last year’s winner featured Swiss cheese, pickle cheesecake mix, and figs.
Youth charged with burglary after 35 bottles of alcohol, 17 e-tablets taken from restaurant
Police arrested and charged the young person on Thursday.
Rural news
Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
Greystone’s Georgia Mehlhopt takes top viticulture prize
The competition is open to contestants from Nelson, North Canterbury and Waitaki.
Amelia Marsden wins Nelson Young Grower title
Amelia Marsden is keen for other young people to consider a career in horticulture.
Tony Alexander: Property investors caught in a trap
They can't find good tenants, and buyers have all the power.
Retirees lose $660,000 after they’re forced to sell their dream cottage
They negotiated with the buyers for 86 minutes before striking a deal.
More local news
Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
"I don't want to go to a restaurant and have pea foam. I just want the pea."
It's all about kai and community at Falls Retreat, a paddock-to-plate paradise.
Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drug
Experts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.
Whitianga woman throws support behind Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Alana Baker hosted her first breakfast five years ago. She has since raised $30,000.
Auckland Zoo euthanises 'extraordinary' rare bird
Due to partial blindness and kidney failure, the bird was unsuitable for being released.