Wild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in Waikato
More rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.
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Busy roads predicted now inter-regional travel allowed
Central Waikato summer maintenance programme begins near Tirau.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
Road blocked after truck and car crash near Matamata
Police were called to the crash at 2.32pm.
'Sabotage' questions after Chinese activists killed in fiery crash
The men had been "hugely influential members of the NZ Chinese community".
Two dead and three others badly injured in fiery SH1 crash near Tokoroa
The crash occurred just after 1pm.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kopu to Hikuai slip: Work continues on SH25A today
There were two large slips on Friday.
Road reopens after serious State Highway 1, Tokoroa crash
The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Puriri Rd.
Collegial culture gets law team through lockdown
"Our structure has proven highly effective in managing the challenge of Covid-19."
Watch: Kiwi dad gets creative with lockdown boredom busters
Rotorua's Philip Macfarlane has demonstrated creativity and Kiwi ingenuity.
Having a hangi Christmas? Give Fire and Emergency NZ a heads-up
FENZ have already attended a large number of call-outs which was a waste of resources.
More than 1000 school kids exposed to measles at Rotorua camp
Public Health Services is alerting campers that they may be at risk of measles
Police appeal for information over missing Ngaruawahia man
Michael Murdoch was last seen a week ago, police and family have concerns for his welfare.
Man appears in court following firearms incident
A man charged relating to a firearms incident on Te Ngae Rd has today appeared in court.
Man charged with murder over Waikato death
Police were called to a Tokoroa house after reports of a serious incident.
Kihikihi festival to celebrate ukuleles
Kihikihi is set to come alive with concerts, workshops and busking.
The 100km fast track: Cutting Auckland-Cambridge time by 35 minutes
Motorists rejoice: No more roundabouts, traffic lights, shortcuts or wrong turns.
Long traffic queues expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō
Long delays expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō.
'Hey babe, take a walk on the mild side'
The stick walkers of Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw
'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'
Rotorua to lose local-based rescue chopper
Clark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.
Drifting, a new Kiwi activity for thrill-seeking tourists
Drift tourism launched at NZ Chinese Travel and Tourism Association event.
Lotto wins in Rotorua and Hamilton
Two Lotto players will be popping the champagne after each winning $500,000.
Biodegradable fashion to help free oceans of microplastics
Natural fibres could prevent fashion wastage. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton developer pays outstanding $867,145 IRD debt
Hamilton man Todd Potter has since paid all of the outstanding $867,145.01.
Crash victim seeks doctors first at scene
"All I really remember is the woman saying 'It's okay, we are doctors'."
Easter road toll highest in eight years
Three times as many people died over the long weekend as last year.
Hamilton theatre plan a flop in Rotorua
Proposal for regional theatre based in Hamilton not popular in Rotorua.
Half-way mark: River clean-up to cost hundreds of jobs, warns mayor
First-term mayor Jenny Shattock' watching district grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Stop-go killer appeals conviction
Some evidence should never have gone before the jury, Quinton Winders' lawyer says.
Bridges rubbishes Labour's rapid passenger rail plan
Transport Minister rubbishes Labour's rapid rail bid for Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland.
Month-long sting catches 130 drink-drivers
Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.eps A month-long sting in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato targeting drink-drivers caught 130 people over the limit. The
The suburbs rising more than Auckland
It's not just Aucklanders scrambling to afford property.