'Arduous conditions': Drones identify multiple hotspots at Coromandel fire
Drones with thermal imaging equipment has surveyed the Black Jack fireground.
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Police continue urgent hunt for man who escaped custody at Taupō court
Information sought on Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who fled at 6pm on Monday
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News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
More than 22 trees vandalised and removed in one year
More than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.
Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
Delays for check-up colonoscopies ‘putting people’s lives at risk'
'You can never catch up because the demand is so high.'
New model for Supergrans addressing causes of food scarcity and food insecurity.
There will be a limit on food parcels, with a new kai navigator and two financial mentors.
Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
Efforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say
'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
Ash raises aviation code at Whakaari/White Island
Activity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.
Cornwall start from scratch to nail 10-run win
'For the first half of this season we’ve dropped our heads and lost games.'
Police hunt man who escaped custody at Taupō court
Belhajjam was wearing green prison-issue shorts and an orange high-vis vest.
Drones join helicopters, firefighters to battle Coromandel blaze
Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground.
Health NZ says data shows upwards demand trend for Gisborne ED
Health New Zealand reassures hospital-level care is still available for those in need.
Thousands enjoy action at Gisborne Rodeo
Riders turn on an 'awesome' show for the big crowd.
Hawke’s Bay clubs shine at North Island Colgate Games in Hastings
Hastings games hailed success with over 1000 young athletes competing, even more watching.
Taupō makes CNN’s 25 best places to visit in 2025 list
The equivalent ad value for the mention would be $518,000, Tourism NZ estimated.
Kiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' award
A Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.
Clean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay waters
Why keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.
No joy for 'G' cars at NZ champs
Gisborne's six finalists cop a beating as Hemingway clinches crown.
'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to know
NZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.
The Country: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie on their ONZMs
Carlos Bagrie, Nadia Lim, Dan Steele, Mike Inglis, Sir David Fagan.
Spark into dust extractor looks to have started shed fire
The shed, used for woodworking, was destroyed on Sunday night.
Ruapehu mayor warns detour delays could impact transport network
Desert Road closure adds 30-40 mins; mayor urges drivers to take care on detour.
US citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crash
Marcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.
Far North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title bout
Northland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.
Kāinga Ora shelves controversial 50-home project in Northland
Kāinga Ora spent nearly $900,000 on the 50-home Ruakākā project now on the back burner.
‘Tragic’ Hāhei cliff fall: Victim was boy, 13, on holiday with family
Two young people fell from a cliff in Hāhei; one died, the other was rescued uninjured.
Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents
Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.
Police name New Plymouth cyclist as Matamata fatal crash victim
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant
Niwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.
Watch: ‘Crazy’ video captures near-miss with oncoming vehicles on busy highway
Motorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.