
Napier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charity
The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.
The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.
Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.
The NZ Superbike championship revs up in Invercargill tomorrow.
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
An independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.
Heavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.
The Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.
At least a dozen yellowfin weighed on the first day as 128 boats compete.
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
A pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.
Brenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.
The woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.
The man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.
Children who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.
The 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.
People vote for choicest suburb, playground, bush, dairy, toilet, landmark and legend.
According to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
The speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.
Three rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.
The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.
Police divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.
A rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.
The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.
A man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.
Police and councils co-ordinate to track vehicles fleeing crime scenes.
'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'
Professional kayakers are paddling over Huka Falls near Taupō despite warnings. Video / Supplied, Fourb.nz