Far North District Council plans new Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi water treatment plant
Haruru resident Aaron Stott said the water has a foul smell and a bad taste, particularly during summer.…
Central North Island shearer Simon Goss claims solo world record
One referee, Neil Fagan, of Te Kuiti, said it confirmed Goss made the catch “by less than a…
Far North two-car crash: Nine taken to Hospitals, 13 injured overall
Ambulance staff have treated 13 people after a road accident this morning at Pukenui, in the Far North.…
Avatar: Fire and Ash: Third film in James Cameron’s series passes US$1 billion mark worldwide
Coming in third at US$14.9m was Lionsgate’s The Housemaid, a film version of Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel about…
Whanganui shearer Simon Goss breaks world shearing record with 732 ewes in nine hours
In his record, Smith had successive run tallies of 164, 142, 142, 141 and 142. Timed right, shearers…
Far North Rodeo crowd scatters as 800kg bull breaks fence
Thunder’s escape was short-lived, Far North Rodeo Club president Quinton King saying the bull was only out for…
One person in serious condition after truck hits wall in Stillwater, Auckland
“Four trucks are currently on scene assisting police with extraction.” A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one…
High-risk intersection near Havelock North to get $2.7m roundabout upgrade
A council spokesperson said New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) would contribute 53% of the estimated total…
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles – ahead of China summit and after US strike
It is Pyongyang’s first ballistic missile launch since November, when it staged a test after US President Donald…
Kiwi Ferns trailblazer Kathleen Wharton’s legacy lives on in Far North
Their sons, Brooklyn, 20, and Quintin, 14, along with daughters, Manea-Jade, 7, and Niwa, 4, all live with…
Jono Ridler plans 1600km North Cape to Wellington swim to end bottom trawling
“It’s a huge undertaking. “The last couple of weeks it’s been a pretty emotional journey, mentally preparing myself…
MetService forecast: Thunderstorms linger but North Island weather improving
The North Island has experienced widespread thunderstorms since the start of the New Year. Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings…