Sudden NY death: A bad batch of party pills?
Fundraiser launched for Chris 'Czn' Matatahi who died in early hours of New Year's Day.
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Australian bush fires: Smoke and ash reaching Auckland at midday
Kiwis should expect more hazy skies for days to come.
Intense action at Oceanview
Friday night is qualifying and Saturday is set aside to decide the national winners.
One person critically hurt, six others injured in serious SH27 crash in Waikato
Emergency Services were alerted to the two vehicle crash at 12:05pm.
Good holiday news for the $1.6b Waikato Expressway
After a public open day on February 15 the new Huntly bypass opens to traffic.
Hawera youth advocate awarded QSM
"Uncle Sandy" Parata has been awarded a QSM for services to Māori, youth and health.
Spring Hill prison mass illness: source of the infection unknown
In total 47 prisoners have informed staff that they are unwell.
Man struck on head by rearing horse fighting for his life
The man was sedated at the scene, and remains critical.
The great NZ slowdown: When will all of the motorway roadworks be finished?
Within three years motorists will be able to drive 200km by motorway on SH1.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week
Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.
Major blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworks
Officials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.
Fight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'
Tragedy played out over VHF radio.
Child flown to hospital after near drowning
The child is thought to have been in a swimming pool or inflatable pool.
DHB commissioner nets $30,138 in seven weeks
Waikato District Health Board commissioner looks to be getting paid about $1255 a day.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
New Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved Kiwis
It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.
Happy New Year: Brighter weather on way for NZ by New Year's Eve
It'll be a sweet start to 2020.
The great Kiwi summer weather fail: Unsettled month continues
Tis the season for endless fronts.
Several injured, one seriously, after stabbing on Hamilton street
Police had this morning cordoned off an area outside the Aaron Court Motel.
DHB asks for $5000 refund from ex board member
Waikato DHB says legal costs to get $5000 back from ex board member outweigh benefit.
Higher honours on Cooper's horizon
Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?
Bunnings stores to close days after Christmas in 'cruel' blow for workers
'Four days' notice over Christmas is unacceptable,' says Kāpiti Coast councillor.
Truck crash causes major traffic delays in Bay of Plenty
Traffic described as "horrendous" after two trucks involved in collision.
'Something like this will happen again': White Island trauma response director
Trauma director Dr Grant Christey says there is a lot to be learned from "all the horror".
You shall not pass: Lanes coned off in bid to prevent holiday crashes
Passing lanes are being coned off across the country in a bid to prevent crashes.
Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic
"What we're really hoping is to take some pressure off the public system," star says.
Traffic crawling as holidaymakers begin their travels
Hundreds of thousands of cars take to NZ highways on one of the busiest travel days.
One person killed in Waikato car crash
The single-vehicle crash happened on a rural road in Te Kauwhata.
'Shocking and ridiculous': Holiday park owner vows to fight $680k fine
Exploited migrant workers went unpaid, described the park as a 'prison'.
Woman trespassed by DHB goes to US for second opinion
The DHB accused Dr Lovatt of accessing parts of the hospital not open to the public.
Injured driver pulled from truck
The road will be closed for some time to allow for the truck to be removed.