Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
Eastern region surf lifeguards report five-fold rise in rescues, urge safer swimming
The spokeswoman said there were seven further rescues today as of 3pm, including four swimmers who got into…
Local leaders share their hopes for Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty in 2026
Top of the to-do list next year would be an annual plan aimed at keeping rate increases as…
Northland’s population to quadruple with summer tourist influx
Northland is home to about 200,000 residents. Tepania said the quadrupling of the population challenged local infrastructure. Far…
Hawke’s Bay New Year weather outlook: Rain helps farmers, showers, warmth and gusty winds on the way
“In some areas, the dams are just so low that this may not put much in them to…
Trio of private jets at Hawke’s Bay Airport an ‘incredible’ boost for region as high-flying family visit
“We’re now seeing huge interest out of Asia for a holiday in Hawke’s Bay for high-net-worth individuals. “These…
Gisborne Hospital lab strike after Christmas Day following test delays
Apex national secretary Dr Deborah Powell, in a statement, said testing on many key diagnostic patient samples collected…
Hawke’s Bay secondary school duxes 2025 – our best and brightest students
Oliver Stubbs is an incredibly talented and diligent young man who excelled academically throughout his time at Napier…
Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Christmas lights, Tango Day and more
Where: Franklin Rd, Ponsonby. Ōtara Block Christmas Lights When: Nightly 7.30pm-11.30pm until December 25. Where: Cooper Cres, Ross…
Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Broadcaster NHK said the level of shaking was less than the bigger tremor late on Monday, which knocked…
New Zealand navy patrolling East Asia waters shadowed by seven different Chinese warships, NZDF says
Today, the NZDF also revealed that the Chinese were keeping a close watch on the Kiwi activities. “During…
See photos of the December full moon, the last supermoon of 2025
See the last Supermoon of 2025 in views from around the world Supermoons occur when a new or…