New ZealandCovid: 74 cases, Waikato alert level eased, Nov 15 school return planTentative plan for Year 1-8 schoolchildren to return to class on November 15.27 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandOtorohanga road rage murder: Two accused to fight charges, head to trialA two-week trial has been set down for October next year.26 Oct 12:34 AM
EducationTeacher Covid-19 test delays keep high school closedMore schools made the call to stay closed today in the face of rising Delta numbers.26 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandCovid case in Waiuku; Cabinet meets to consider shorter MIQ staysExperts say Covid community cases will continue to grow over the next few days.25 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandCovid border breaches, man charged with entering MIQ facilityAn Auckland man without an exemption travelled to Hamilton on Saturday.25 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandCouple at centre of Raglan Covid-19 outbreak slam gang, drug rumours'We are not gangsters, neither have we been in contact with any gang members.'25 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandInside the Te Awamutu cluster - epicentre of the Waikato spreadAs Delta spreads to the Waikato, we look closer at cases rising in Te Awamutu.25 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latestThere are 35 people in hospital around the country.25 Oct 03:01 AM
KahuTe reo Māori makes Austrian immigrant feel at homeJulian Svadlenak, 24, has learnt te reo for three years and has no intention of quitting.24 Oct 06:18 PM
EnvironmentCompetition offers $25,000 to best clean recycling postWasteMINZ is on a mission to encourage people to rinse, recycle and repeat their waste.23 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandLive: Locals call for lockdown in Northland after positive Covid casesNational health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.23 Oct 08:51 PM
New ZealandRugby star Sean Wainui farewelled at tangi todayWainui died in a single-vehicle crash on Monday morning near Tauranga.23 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandDelta in the South Island: Hopes first case will boost jab ratesSudden case a 'kick up the backside' for Mainlanders.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airportsPeople are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.22 Oct 11:36 PM
New ZealandLive: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island neededInfected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.22 Oct 11:20 PM
New Zealand'It feels unreal': Local Pōkeno family claims $42m Lotto prize'Even now, it feels unreal – it's a lot to get our heads around,' say winning family.22 Oct 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRepeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of communityIsmael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.22 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMore retirement villages allow visitors under level 3"Our approach is an extension of the picnic concept" - Arvida Group CEO.22 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured, road closed after crash in RaglanThe crash has closed a portion of Wainui Rd.21 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandNo Covid cases in Bay, and no virus detected in wastewaterPublic health officials continue to investigate the case of the traveller to Hawke's Bay.21 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandMassive fire engulfs 'multi-tenanted building' in TirauEight fire appliances were still at the scene at midday.21 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandPolio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jabRetired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.21 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandParts of Waikato to stay at alert level 3 for next six daysChris Hipkins has announced Parts of Waikato will stay at alert level 3 for next six days.21 Oct 06:37 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's first Covid location of interest revealedA Kmart in Napier is the regions first location of interest.21 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandExtent of September vaccination boom revealedThe unexpected demand for the vaccine was prompted by the Delta outbreak in August.21 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand$42m Lotto winner: Countdown Pokeno staff 'walking on air'With a population of around 4500, locals are hoping it's one of them.20 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandOne winner! Single ticket scoops $42m jackpot; Lotto app back online after outageWhile one celebrated last night, thousands were left in the dark about their own results.20 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandSchool's in: Teachers slam Govt decision as expert warns of classroom dangerAn aerosol chemist says teachers should use the warm weather to their advantage.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLockdown Lotto: Retailers' 'lifeline' cut off as sales soar for $42m drawRetailers count on the big draws to bring in the money.20 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandMinister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinationsThames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.19 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews called to suspicious blaze in TokoroaA fire at a commercial building in Tokoroa last night is being treated as suspicious.19 Oct 05:14 PM
New ZealandWere you at this Auckland park? Isolate and test immediatelyLocations of interest linked to Covid cases continue to pop up.19 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandCovid spike: Expert's plea as daily cases hit record; 158,000 eligible Aucklanders holding out on vaxNew Zealand has recorded the largest number of new cases reported in one day.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandProperty forfeitures in Waikato meth manufacture case now top $1 millionA rural property, five vehicles and over $144,000 in cash have been surrendered.19 Oct 05:03 AM
