More than 1000 people in the North Island have reported feeling a 4.6 magnitude earthquake near Taupō on Tuesday morning. The quake was 38km deep and 45km south-east of the city. It struck just ...

Bay of Plenty will be renamed Mount Maunganui. In the central North Island, Whanganui extends northwards to incorporate Raetihi, Ohakune, Waiōuru, Waimarino, and Ōwhango. Taranaki-King Country ...

The health minister has directed Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to prioritise and accelerate work on a rural health centre in the central North Island, fo ...