The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday evening.

Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.

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The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.

A Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.

For years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.

The hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.

A petition calls for 'Pregnant? Don’t Drink' signs in liquor stores.

OPINION: Just because they're free, doesn't mean they'll be gratefully received.

The cargo included 4311 sheep, 598 lamb carcasses, and 2226 sheep tongues.

She is rebuilding relationships with the party after championing controversial policies.

Bashed with a beer jug: Watch how a night out descended into violence ending in a brutal assault with a heavy glass jug over which police are yet to lay charges 18 months later.

It has only been done once before, by a Kiwi climber, who took 30 years to complete it.

Opinion: It's time to start thinking about autumn - and even winter.

A Paengaroa orchard company is giving back to the Te Puke community.

The 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.

The mural will feature Fa’anānā’s portrait and his quote 'E le tu fa'amauga se tagata'

Police say the alleged offender took off in a vehicle.

Tonight's draw offered the chance for someone to become an instant multi-millionaire.

The motorcyclist was found dead at the scene, police said.

Locals used chalk to draw road markings, protesting the ongoing delays.

People were asked to stay away from the area to allow fire crews to reach the blaze.

The man was lucky to avoid injury or death during the dangerous stunt, police say.

Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.