Creativity bursts out of Far North youth art competition
Young Far North artists create colourful images of our place for council competition.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNew Zealand
Analysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for National
ANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.
Police drug operation Gambit snares suspect in Northland
A woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
Celebrating BoP businesses: Awards return with new categories
After taking a year off, the Tauranga Business Awards are back with a new naming sponsor.
First look at proposed set-up for SailGP Auckland
An artist's impression of the spectator zone for SailGP's debut event in Auckland in January. Video / SailGP
Peters meets Palestinian Authority PM ahead of major UN speeches
It comes at a critical time in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Downed Northland pylon: Minister confident in board despite Transpower’s failure
The pylon tipped after the removal of the nuts on the tower’s baseplates.
David Seymour’s charter school bill passes third reading; Labour calls it ‘a sad day’
First charter schools are expected to open early next year.
Fire engulfs Avondale home, two injured in blaze
A fire investigator is being sent to the scene.
Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
Fire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Potential new $500m industry for Central North Island
Scientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.
'Driving extremely dangerously': Gang associate arrested, firearms found after driver flees police
A woman was also spotted leaving the vehicle with a bag of firearms and ammunition.
'She didn't deserve to die that way': Woman in Rotorua homicide died 'violent death'
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.
Focus Live: Release of the Report on the Northland tower collapse
Independent Chair Sarah Sinclair will be joined by Minister for Energy Hon Simeon Brown to present the findings of the report.
FBI probes Two by Twos sect after minister’s child abuse guilty plea
The former minister of the cult the Two by Twos has pleaded guilty to sex offences.
Armed Offenders Squad called to Pātea property
Police were called to the property early this morning.
Womad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announced
The first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.
Facial recognition tech credited with drop in supermarket assaults
Early results indicate 130 incidences of serious assaults and verbal abuse were avoided.
Driver at large after crashing into Hikoco Beauty Store in Newmarket
A police spokesperson said inquiries to find the driver 'remain ongoing'.
Crash near Pūhoi: One dead, four injured, Pōhuehue Rd closed
Motorists on social media reported seeing debris 'all over the road'.
Facial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024
Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?
Private developer offers to take over stalled Kāinga Ora development
The Government has already sunk $48m into Wellington's Arlington site.
Andrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand police
The former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.
Flat Bush whānau fighters go from home dojo to Tokyo
Don’t mess with these kids! Reporter Ross spars with the Miluas, a whole family dedicated to the art of karate, before they head off to a championship competition in Japan.
Opinion: If TAB ran odds, whānau and child poverty would be huge favourites
OPINION: Targets are neither the problem nor the solution, Rob Campbell writes.
The code at the counter: How a Hastings vape store sold cigarettes for $5
An undercover agent used the code, leading to a prosecution and thousands in fines.
Teskey Brothers to make Hawke's Bay debut with one-off Black Barn show
The Hawke's Bay summer is set to get a little more soulful.
SH35 bridge work delayed two weeks; SH2 work at Kotemaori from next week
SH35 bridge work is delayed two weeks; SH2 work at Kotemaori starts next week.
Car crashes into Newmarket beauty store
Police are investigating after a driver crashed into the Hikoco Beauty Store on Broadway in Newmarket this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
'There are two kids lying in the road': Woman's 111 call moments after fatal crash
Crown says two teen drivers were racing when one crashed, killing a passenger.
'Cracker fish': The region expecting a 'bumper' trout season opener
How last year's high lake levels helped give trout a boost.
Willis’ candid advice to Wellington Mayor ahead of airport share sale meeting
Officials urged her to use her 'political capital' to help with financial issues.
Mānawa Bay opening reignites tensions between airlines and Auckland Airport
Airlines and airport at odds over mall, landing fee.