The gap between people and sheep in New Zealand is rapidly closing. There's now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand compared to a peak of 22... Read More

People are being told to stop charging their e-devices once they are full as the number of fires caused by batteries rises. Data from insurer AMI said there... Read More

A 'little gem” for older people is nestled in Rotorua's CBD, where residents older than 55 can make friends, do activities, and gain 'a sense... Read More

New Zealand's travel bonanza event is being held in Rotorua this week, but the thousands of business meetings being held can't hide the fact that our airline... Read More

Former RSA Mount president and veteran pilot Derek Williams recalls when he first fell in love with flying. 'It was all about the feel,” the 87-year-old... Read More

Periods of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are being forecast for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula. Severe gales are also expected for parts... Read More

Singer-songwriter and viral video sensation Sophie-Maude, 21, and Nic Martin, 29, drummer for New Zealand heavy metal band Devilskin, might seem like an... Read More

Ten players won almost $24,000 each in last night's Lotto draw. The numbers were 18, 11, 9, 26, 13 and 36. The bonus ball was 25 and the Powerball 7. Two... Read More

Former rogue cop John Dewar can now be revealed as the Hamilton businessman who has been fighting theft and fraud charges. Dewar, 73, was jailed in... Read More

The Heart Foundation is launching a nationwide blood pressure awareness campaign to encourage people to get their blood pressure checked. High blood pressure,... Read More

Firefighters and members of the United Fire Brigades' Association (UFBA) will gather outside Parliament to hand over a petition calling for changes to the ACC... Read More

An independent primary school near Katikati is fighting for its survival after its application to become either a charter school or a state-sponsored school... Read More