'I could see my lifeless body': Woman recalls moment ex allegedly held her underwater
She is one of five women the man, who is now on trial, allegedly abused over 15 years.
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Anzac Day: We don't know how lucky we are – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: We remember the young Kiwis, fighting for a world they might never live to see.
Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
'Dirty cash grab': Councillor blasts congestion charging proposal
Councillors concerned about impact of congestion charges on residents' stretched finances.
Tyre slashing spree: CCTV footage shows two girls, knife
And English tourist pair whose tyres were slashed say they'll still come back to Rotorua.
'Lucky to be alive': Teen pinned under truck on way to new job
The 17-year-old girl suffered multiple skull, spine, and limb fractures.
Uncle leads byelection race to become Māori ward councillor
Hemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.
Police seek witness who reported Toyota cutting corners 'shortly' before fatal crash
The Toyota RAV4's driver is due to be sentenced next week.
‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac site
Fonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.
Is your power bill 'average'?
The main driver of the difference in power bills is the cost of getting power to houses.
The cause of the milky stream at Guthrie Park
'The repair was completed on Monday afternoon by a Hastings council contractor.'
'Frankly despicable': Judge condemns vigilante actions
Patrick Moloney, 19, admitted to assault and harmful communication charges.
Could Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find out
If feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.
The Country: Shane Jones on dairy conversions in NZ
Shane Jones, Andrew Hoggard, Stephen Jacobi, and Farmer Tom Martin.
Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.
'Almost smell' new highway: Mayor ready for pending opening
Highway costing $824.1 million to be open from June to motorists.
Serious injuries: Helicopter sent to two-vehicle crash near Taupō
The crash happened just before midday on State Highway 32.
One seriously injured after fire at Napier wreckers
A car fire at an Onekawa wreckers spread to the shed surrounding it.
Teen swimmer breaks Danyon Loader's 33-year record
He qualified for five events at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania.
'Milestone' solar farm: Genesis powers 13,000 homes with new site
Genesis says its new solar farm will produce enough power to supply Ashburton.
$150,000 theft: Heist targets heavy excavator equipment in Hastings
Police are searching for five attachments taken from Pākōwhai in March.
Historic Hawke's Bay school's First XV to play against NRL youth side on Aussie tour
More than half of the school's roll is heading on a tour of Australia this winter.
Memorial buoy unveiled to remember Napier's port victims on Workers Memorial Day
Family of people killed in workplace incidents were at the memorial in Napier.
'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this year
The unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.
Crane barge removal under way after capsizing at Tauranga marina
The barge capsized on March 31 in Tauranga Bridge Marina.
Pregnant beauty therapist awarded $100k after being made to quit
The woman said the employment issues robbed her of the joy of being pregnant.
Rugby player in ICU after serious head clash on Anzac Day
The rugby community has rallied, offering immense support to Joey Ah-Sui's family.
Motorists back to 100km/h speed limit on SH30 Whakatāne-Rotorua
A widower has mixed feelings about the change after losing his wife in a 2019 crash.
SH2 now clear after truck tips
Emergency services were called about 6.30am to SH2 at Pikowai.
Heavy rain, 'unseasonal snow' and wild winds coming for NZ
MetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.
Cyclist seriously injured in early morning Hamilton crash
Traffic management around the crash scene is currently in place.
Far North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stake
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s care
Kauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury prevention
Silver Ferns coach warns Northland's netball community over injury risk