Fire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and Coromandel
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.
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One person critical after serious car and motorcycle crash in Pipiroa, Hauraki
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 2.20pm.
Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
Top axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural Games
Jordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.
Vessels run aground in Coromandel after channel disappears
Waikato Regional Council said it knew of four vessels that grounded.
SH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near Whangamatā
Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.
Second Waikato councillor resigns ahead of election
First-term councillor who secured 1795 votes at the 2022 election.
Police find large knife, $3200 cash and meth at Hamilton CBD arrest
A man was reported for suspicious behaviour on Thursday afternoon.
'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosis
Charlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.
News in brief: New public transport fare system
Rotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.
Soiled, neglected toddler found wandering streets, mother was ‘disconnected from reality’
The whānau was on Oranga Tamariki's radar long before the child went missing.
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
Man seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBD
Council CCTV operators reported the man to police.
‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 years
It plans to build a marine research and education facility.
Company lodges fast-track Waihī mine application
OceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.
‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auction
The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.
'Can’t say no to your grandma': 75-year-old convinces daughter and grandson to do an Ironman with her
'We weren’t just racing. We were creating memories as a family.'
‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claim
The child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.
‘Bare chested, looking for a fight’: Murderer’s bus stop rampage
One survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus.
Society Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposal
Plus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.
Rights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldview
Lai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.
Family honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa Tukere
The Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.
'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel room
The teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.
Hamilton city councillor resigns just months before election
He was first elected as a councillor in the 2021 byelection.
String of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigation
The fires were lit across the first three months of this year.
‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim
'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.
Short showers, limit sprinklers: Auckland on drought alert, water saving encouraged
The region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans.
Teen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seen
The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.
‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports couple
The couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby.
Car and rail maintenance vehicle collide in Matamata
Police say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.
Hūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse
A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy.
‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining Navy
Montana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.
‘Please come home’: Desperate mother begs her missing son to make contact
Police say a man sighted on Sunday matching Langford's description was not him.