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Northland first in line for wild wind and heavy rain as Lola arrives
Eastern and northern coastlines are set to be pummelled by monster 6m waves.
Nature's best: Off-the-grid Taupō stay scoops Airbnb award
An off-the-grid experience in Taupō has won a national Airbnb title.
Horse racing: Imperatriz stuns Aussie punters
Kiwi sprint queen Imperatriz stunned Australian punters in the A$2 million Manikato Stakes
$1 reserve beach home ends up selling for $375,000
Lucky bidder No.4 scoops the prize in keenly fought auction.
Severe weather warnings and watches for North Island as remnants of Lola sweep in
In addition to winds and rain, large waves are also expected to affect eastern coasts.
Bringing back 'village energy': New market, eatery and retail precinct set to open
The market, eatery and retail destination will soon open in Grey St.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
Tongariro Lodge for sale: Estate has hosted former US president, Jedi knight
Multi-million-dollar estate is one of the world's best fishing spots.
'They couldn’t fight back': Man forced kids to eat chilli sauce as punishment
Raymond Vandy also kicked the children and used a cooking spoon to hit them.
Three Queens of NZ racing are exactly where their trainers want them
This fortnight Kiwi racemares will chase nearly A$20million in stakes.
Concerns for safety of 14-year-old last seen in Whangārei
14-year-old Rawinia was last seen in the Whangārei area on October 17.
'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 election
The council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.
Overnight lane closures for Hamilton road work
Work would being about 8.30pm and be finished by 6am,
Niuean 'piece of cake' wins national art award
"It is a wonderful marker to celebrate our reo and how proud I am to be Māori.”
Fieldays Innovation Award entries open
Fieldays 2024 entries are open now until Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Man charged after engineers’ signatures allegedly forged
The man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.
North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.
Review: Coming-of-age tale set on background of Springboks' tour
Uproar takes place in a fraught moment in Kiwi history, but its message is uplifting.
Authors offer tips on regenerative gardening
Yotam and Niva Kay, of Pakaraka Farm in Coromandel, have their second book out now.
'A real game-changer': Navy welcomes special trio
Matawhā, Ururoa and Mako will allow the Navy to go further and faster.
Labour Māori strategist sees silver red lining in dark blue cloud
Māori voted strategically in the seven electorates
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Annual Rose Show finds a bigger stage
Rose Society looking forward to bigger show in new venue.
The kapa haka competition connecting to a tool for healing
Kapa haka in Kirikiriroa is being used as a healing power of culture.
Tropical cyclone remnants set to strike NZ; freezing temperatures tipped
Temperatures are forecast to plummet while thunderstorms, snow and hail could strike.
Ōhaupō traffic lights, crossing construction under way
Crossing outside Windy Ridge Function Centre and Ōhaupō Store to improve safety.
'We need to make things happen': Targeted tax proposed to revitalise town centre
Te Awamutu CBD building owners encouraged to support new targeted rate.
Horse racing: Molly looks a Bloom-ing good shot
North’s best fillies chasing plane ticket to NZ 1000 Guineas.
Drenching from remnants of Lola to take over from wintry hammering
Winter-like weather will grip New Zealand on Friday then wind will change on Sunday.
Man who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailed
But Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.
Council says it won't introduce Māori Wards
The council says it made the decision after consulting the community.
Section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
Ongoing work will see southbound traffic detoured for about five weeks.
Hauraki Coromandel Sport
The Waihī Golf Club held its annual Triple Challenge Tournament.