Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gusts
A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…
Facial recognition report shows teenagers are worst threat to South Island supermarkets
“While six out of the top 10 offenders are minors across the FSSI store network, no minors or…
New Zealand Christmas weather: Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likely
Griffin said Auckland would still experience a few showers on Christmas Day but the worst would have eased…
Land ahoy: New fields for Napier Pirates of Park Island
Napier Pirate chairman Graham Atkins said the club had been making-do with fragmented facilities across multiple sites, and…
A jewel of the Hauraki Gulf, Aotea Great Barrier Island is in a world of its own
“But any negatives don’t nearly touch the positives about a close-knit community, you know? It’s a magical place.”…
Human remains found on Coppermine Island off Northland coast
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Govt orders 5-year crayfishing ban on North Island’s upper east coast
“Rock lobsters play an important role in the marine ecosystem by helping keep kina numbers in check. The…
TVNZ wins High Court defamation battle over Talley’s safety reporting
After a five-week trial, Justice Jagose has comprehensively ruled in TVNZ’s and Mead’s favour. TVNZ reporter Thomas Mead…
Stewart Island fatal shooting: Hunter fired at ‘dark shadow’ in dense bush, court hears
The night before the shooting included diving for pāua, a shared evening meal and the consumption of alcohol…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…
On The Up: Bay Boardriders donate surfing gear to Matakana Island School
McCoy said he would turn up to the weekly sessions on his jetski, and the students would meet…
Heavy rain, severe gales to lash South Island as weather warnings issued
Meanwhile, the rain is expected to also start from 4am in the far south and move up the…