NZ Local News
Murderer, prison escapee Phillip John Smith files court action against Parole Board
Phillip John Smith has filed legal action against the New Zealand Parole Board. Photo / Nick Reed Notorious killer...
Cyclone Gabrielle has left parts of East Coast with highest level of erosion in decades
By Kate Green of RNZ New research a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle shows parts of the East Coast’s...
Timaru airport closed after Air New Zealand flight ‘rejected’ take-off
Timaru’s Richard Pearse Airport is closed until further notice after a flight from Timaru to Wellington rejected take-off this...
Rotorua fire: Crews called to blaze at Glenholme address
Crews were called to the Glenholme address just before 5am. Crews were called to a house fire in Rotorua...
Pacific Mission 2024: Winston Peters, Dr Shane Reti touch down in Tonga
Foreign Affairs minister Winston Peters and Pacific and health minister Dr Shane Reti arrive in Tonga tonight. Photo /...
Large blaze south of Waipara covering five hectares contained; Multiple structures remain under threat, public health warning issued
A large blaze covering five hectares in North Canterbury tonight has been contained, but multiple structures remain under threat...
Person hospitalised after assault at free Waitangi Day concert in Parrs Park; traffic and noise cause havoc
A person has been taken to hospital following an assault during a free Waitangi Day concert at a West...
Whakatāne council given message at meeting: ‘Stop the wasteful spending’
The $13.7 million refurbishment of the Whakatane District Council building last year was one of the main gripes among...
Art Deco Festival dog parade: Dapper canines wanted in Napier
Poodle-wheaten terrier cross Archie Lawrence, 8, is getting ready for the Art Deco Dog parade. Photo / Ziwi Does...
Mission impossible or a miracle? Napier man Campbell Gray’s crack at Coast to Coast
Young Napier sportsman Campbell Gray is adamant: “I can’t live a life without sport”. But it has particular meaning,...
