Coromandel & Hauraki news
Historic villa with ‘colourful past’ for sale for the first time in over 30 years
19th-century pioneer built the mansion and half of Thames.
Smoked eel toastie among contenders in Great NZ Toastie Takeover
Last year’s winner featured Swiss cheese, pickle cheesecake mix, and figs.
Father, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missing
The pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.
Waihī house fire: Probe into cause of man's death
What started a fatal house blaze in Waihī is still being investigated.
'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.
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
Waikato news
Watch: Willis speaks to Newstalk ZB as data shows more Kiwis can't afford bills
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.
Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards
Arrowtown Distillery also won an accolade.
Waikato breeder's $1k mare turns first foal into stakes winner
Simon Lawson bought Mohegan Star for $1100 on Gavelhouse.
Rural news
Young leaders step up to Federated Farmers board
Karl Dean and Richard Dawkins take over from Richard McIntyre and Toby Williams.
Food prices surge 4.4% as butter, eggs, and mince hit new highs
A 500g block of butter at Woolworths increased from $5.80 to $8.50.
Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards
Arrowtown Distillery also won an accolade.
‘Fairytale’ manor built with thousands of hand-washed bricks for sale
Trophy home is located on the site of former brickworks.
Sponsored: Get your kids involved in your reno
Home renovation projects inevitably involve and impact the whole family.
More local news
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."
Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
On the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila
'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'
Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury
Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.
'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.