
Hawke's Bay and the Central North Island buck national road toll trend
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
Central North Island - less than 28 percent of population, 50 per cent of the road toll.
New $1.7 million playground has been partially closed after reopening two weeks ago.
Smoke covered Hawke's Bay should clear on Friday as southwesterly rolls in.
A second passenger reported died aboard the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship off NZ waters.
Teresa Allen said she spotted the 2m shark when walking her dogs along the beach.
A dress that is unofficially the 2019 Fashion Fail of the Year still haunts its owner
Was the gun buyback a success? Not really, says Chris Geddis.
The 58-year-old father-of-two honoured for "services to the NZ Police and the community"
The search for a missing cruise ship passenger in the Hawke's Bay will resume today.
Woman trying to stop rogue motorcyclists placed lock and chains on access points.
A man is believed to have gone overboard from the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship.
The boys, aged 7 and 8, have been found safe.
A lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it
Andrew Hayward is still shocked at the attention he gets from uploading 30-second videos.
Car break-ins occurring on a "too-regular basis", Hawke's Bay Hospital says.
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Four have died on State Highway 5 in one month.
It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.
The accommodation is scheduled to be ready and open in February.
Gannet Beach Adventures owner Colin Lindsay is frustrated by the delay.
Claims fleeing drivers are starting to play "Russian roulette" with the public.
Central Hinds win, Stags lose in Super Smash double header with Canterbury on Monday.
Tis the season for endless fronts.
Perfume, expensive beauty products and branded clothing are some of the most shoplifted.
The review, costing ratepayers $88,000, was conducted by Wellington lawyer Peter Chemis.
Police have confirmed the alleged victims include a 12-year-old from Hawke's Bay.
Christmas and the new year - not always a time of joyous celebration.
The Whittakers have sold everything to sail the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The influx of spending was felt relatively evenly across the board benefiting all regions.