The blaze was well-involved when they arrived just after 6pm. The fire is now under control and crews are now working to dampen down hotspots.

Emergency services were called to State Highway 3, Te Kuiti Road, in Otorohanga just after 6pm. Traffic management is in place while emergency services work at the scene.

The Wallabies started fast, but ran out of steam against the All Blacks in Wellington, losing 33-13 to end a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign. The Wallabies won just a single game in the ...

Over the weekend, Senator Mark Kelly, chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, said Israel had used a US 2,000-pound Mark 84 series bomb in the strikes that killed Nasrallah. "We see ...

It has been unable to use any leverage over Israel through its recent stretch of fighting with Hezbollah. White House officials have said they received no prior intelligence ahead of the the IDF's ...

Nicola Willis says she understands the frustration - but argues there needs to be enough money to go around. She says there are cities around the country which also need hospital upgrades.

Aotearoa, New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest haka participation with more than 6,000 people performing the Maori ceremonial dance and taking the title from France. On Sunday, ...

The 38-year-old's been found guilty on 11 charges of rape and six of sexual violation, over attacks on women in Christchurch and Auckland, between 2009 and 2021. Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves says ...

Otahuhu 39-year-old Andrew Chan Chui, was found dead with multiple injuries in his double-bunk cell about 10 am. The accused will appear in Auckland District Court via audio visual link on Thursday.

Authorities say the blazes began after fireworks were shot out of a vehicle's window along Hautope Road, and flames were fanned by strong winds. The 23 year-old men face charges of arson and will ...

The early childhood education survey, by union NZEI, includes parents for the first time. It highlights concerns from parents and teachers - and 71 percent of respondents don't think the sector is ...

The Hamilton man was reported missing after a fishing trip last week. Police say a body was found just before 2:30 this afternoon. Formal identification isn't yet completed.