Man dies on Pāpāmoa beach

The death is not being treated as suspicious, police say.

Ellerslie races abandoned as new track woes continue

The main factor in the decision should become clearer after more inspections on Sunday.

Weekend weather: Fog disrupts Christchurch flights, heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings for North Island

Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.

Truck crashes through Dunedin’s Octagon

The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.

Rotorua gang member in court after car chase with rivals injures innocent members of the public

Innocent people were injured after two rival gangs started a chase in Te Ngae Rd.

Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge 2024: Te Awamutu brigade prepare for big day

They are building towards the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge on May 18.

Taupō and Tūrangi sports results

Find out how Taupō and Tūrangis' sports clubs got on this week.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter: Injured senior Mercury Bay rugby player airlifted to hospital

Injured senior Mercury Bay rugby player airlifted to hospital.

Bay of Plenty rugby: Baywide results and draw

Results from the weekend's games.

Lotto results: Waikato winners bag share of $1 million

More Lotto luck for region as punters share first division prize.

Fishermen spot boat filled with 20 corpses floating off the coast of northeastern Brazil, reports say

Reports say a small boat full of decomposing corpses was spotted by fishermen.

Motorsport: Taupō Supercars sell out no surprise to Kiwi icon Greg Murphy

Both days will be packed out when New Zealand returns to the Supercars calendar.

NRL: Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson backs controversial decision in draw with Manly Sea Eagles

The star halfback was at the centre of the Warriors' improbable last-minute comeback.

Joliestar leads Kiwi successes at Sydney mega meeting

The Australian 1000 Guineas winner returned with a brilliant win in the Arrowfield Sprint.

Three people injured after single-vehicle crash on Rapanui Rd in Whanganui

The crash occurred around 8.40pm on Saturday.

Turkey cable car accident: 174 people stranded in the air rescued, almost a day after a fatal accident

The people were stranded after a pod burst open, injuring seven and killing one.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes a container ship amid tensions with Israel

The attack followed a suspected Israeli strike this month on an Iranian consulate.

Roar of classic Ford V8s to be heard in Kaitāia on Saturday

Early Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia

Te Wheke waka ama challenge returns to Taupō as 500 paddlers descend on lake

Waka from across the North Island will assemble in Taupō for Te Wheke this Saturday.

Super Rugby 2024: Chiefs vs Hurricanes line-up sees Tupou Vaa’i clock up 50th game

Head coach Clayton McMillan has named his line-up for the match against the Hurricanes.

Miracle win for shearer David Buick at NZ Shears

David Buick was almost killed and wondered if he would ever walk again.