Spring, a blustery norwester and some of the largest sediment deposits in the world can make for some dusty days in and around Ruatoria. Alice Angeloni reports. It`s a hot, sunny day, but when the wind changes, Marijke Warmenhoven... Read...

Thousands of Kiwis have been affected by a Lotto IT problem which meant more money was withdrawn from their accounts than expected. Lotto confirmed in a statement that leading up to Wednesday`s draw, around 25,000 customers who... Read...

It`s hoped people unvaccinated people go get a jab after news of the first South Island community case in nearly a year. Read...

There have been 104 community cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, with 61 remaining unlinked. Read...

A teenage girl was critically injured in a hit-and-run in Hamilton last night. Read...

Police are warning motorists to reduce risk factors on the road this Labour Weekend, and say they will be out in force cracking down on unsafe driving. Read...

The Ministry of Health has confirmed there are 104 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, including a case in the South Island. Read...

Police have closed the highway just south of Waihola after the fatal two car collision at 9.15am. Read...

Two more community cases of Covid-19 - both children under 12 years of age and related to the two cases reported yesterday - have been confirmed in Northland. Read...

Tractor restorer Anthony Hampton has been collecting vintage machinery for more than 40 years out of a drive to preserve history, and will host the Wheat and Wheels rally. Read...