Clouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipse
Northlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.
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Blood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipse
The total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.
Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member
The prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire.
Eels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility
'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'
'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser
Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.
'Paddocks black with ducks': Farmers want mallards classified as pests
Federated Farmers says ducks munching through crops are causing big problems.
'A star is born': Teenager scores 40 points for the Hawks in NBL opener
Jackson Ball turned 17 this week.
How to catch rare blood moon in NZ skies
A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.
Winston Peters on Marco Rubio, agriculture tariffs, and DEI
Winston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Michelle Sands, Chris Russell, Andrew Jennings.
Police target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips
Police said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.
Hawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competition
The competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.
From rescue to research: Green turtles released for major project
Five green turtles were released into Rangaunu Harbour in the Far North.
Man found in critical condition after serious assault in Hastings suburb
Police were called to an address and found a man critically injured.
‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train named
Matamata College has paid tribute to Sarie Morton.
Meat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competition
AgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.
Kiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test match
David Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.
Operation Trolley: Why Rotorua’s top cop says opposition worked
Police positive that many homeless had since referred to agencies.
Iwi-Māori partnership unveils plan to boost health outcomes from Taumarunui to Whanganui
The plan focuses on 'culturally attuned and responsive' health and wellbeing outcomes.
Pistol found down the side of couch confiscated, charges laid
A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Whangārei District Court today.
‘The Italians are coming back’ - European firm confirms bid to build Northland Expressway
An Italian firm is one of a number of investors keen to build the Northland Expressway.
Truck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expected
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
Slight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuilt
State Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.
Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
Whanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’
'It doesn’t happen often.'
Watch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truck
He overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.
Desert Rd to reopen after two-month closure for major upgrades
SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru was closed, forcing a 40-minute detour.
Pumice quarry owners, land owner fined $272k for consent breaches
Paengaroa pumice quarry and landowner fined $272,000 for resource consent breaches.
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.
Rare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auction
A Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.
Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in together
The entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.
What it’s like playing one of the toughest golf courses in the country
The course near Taupō is not that intimidating, just challenging.
Replacing an entire school: Excited kids watch as modular classrooms, admin block arrive in one go
The fleet of trucks and a crane stopped everyone in the community in their tracks.
Far North drought could lead to more water retrictions
Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use