https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/rss NZME Keep up with the latest in Lower North Island news with Newstalk ZB. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:37:13 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/cook-strait-disruption-passengers-warned-of-more-rough-trips-due-to-swells/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/cook-strait-disruption-passengers-warned-of-more-rough-trips-due-to-swells/ By RNZ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:32:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/gisborne-rodeo-draws-record-crowd-organisers-say/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/gisborne-rodeo-draws-record-crowd-organisers-say/ The 2025 Gisborne Rodeo attracted a record number of spectators to its Birrell St venue at the back of Showgrounds Park on Saturday, organisers say. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 02:37:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/north-island-colgate-games-2025-hawke-s-bay-clubs-shine-in-hastings/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/north-island-colgate-games-2025-hawke-s-bay-clubs-shine-in-hastings/ Organisers of the 2025 North Island Colgate Games in Hastings hailed the event a success. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 02:20:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/clean-boats-crucial-to-stopping-spread-of-marine-pests-in-hawke-s-bay-waters/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/clean-boats-crucial-to-stopping-spread-of-marine-pests-in-hawke-s-bay-waters/ Recreational fisherman and boat owner John Hogan knows how important it is to run a clean ship. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 01:44:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/major-roadworks-in-waikato-and-bay-of-plenty-summer-programme-ambitious-says-nzta/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/major-roadworks-in-waikato-and-bay-of-plenty-summer-programme-ambitious-says-nzta/ Motorists are urged to plan ahead and expect delays with several roadworks under way and planned throughout Bay of Plenty and Waikato in the coming weeks. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 01:11:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/tair%C4%81whiti-news-digest-spark-starts-shed-fire-rescue-chopper-callouts/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/tair%C4%81whiti-news-digest-spark-starts-shed-fire-rescue-chopper-callouts/ A fire which destroyed a Gisborne shed over the weekend is believed to have started from sparks getting into its dust extraction system. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:56:41 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/coastguard-s-water-safety-initiative-old4new-heads-to-whanganui/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/coastguard-s-water-safety-initiative-old4new-heads-to-whanganui/ Coastguard’s Old4New programme is heading to Whanganui to promote safety on the water this summer. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:16:46 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/north-island-burglaries-five-arrested-in-bay-of-plenty-after-police-use-spikes-to-stop-vehicles/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/north-island-burglaries-five-arrested-in-bay-of-plenty-after-police-use-spikes-to-stop-vehicles/ Five people have been arrested in the Bay of Plenty following two alleged burglaries involving fleeing drivers, police say. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:41:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/bay-of-plenty-weather-kawerau-locals-wary-as-high-temperatures-spark-fire-warnings/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/bay-of-plenty-weather-kawerau-locals-wary-as-high-temperatures-spark-fire-warnings/ The Kawerau community is staying vigilant amid high temperatures and the declaration of a restricted fire season. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:04:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/desert-road-state-highway-1-closure-t%C5%ABrangi-to-waiouru-closed-for-two-months/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/desert-road-state-highway-1-closure-t%C5%ABrangi-to-waiouru-closed-for-two-months/ By Kate Green ofRNZ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:13:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/wairoa-crash-one-dead-after-single-vehicle-crash-four-others-injured/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/wairoa-crash-one-dead-after-single-vehicle-crash-four-others-injured/ One person has died in a crash on State Highway 2 near Wairoa today. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:23:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/one-person-dead-in-feilding-motorcycle-crash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/one-person-dead-in-feilding-motorcycle-crash/ A motorcyclist has died in a crashnear Feilding last night, police have confirmed. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 21:06:34 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/k%C5%ABaotunu-fire-crews-continue-to-battle-blaze-that-cut-off-coromandel-day-trippers/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/k%C5%ABaotunu-fire-crews-continue-to-battle-blaze-that-cut-off-coromandel-day-trippers/ Firefighters continue to battle a scrub fire that cut off carloads of day trippers in two isolated Coromandel bays yesterday afternoon. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:22:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/historic-waka-piece-found-in-waiari-stream/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/historic-waka-piece-found-in-waiari-stream/ A large part of a waka, possibly dating back to the 16th century, has been found by a man swimming in the Waiari Stream at Te Puke. Sun, 05 Jan 2025 02:16:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/intercity-apologises-after-bus-leaves-15yo-stranded-in-piopio-during-toilet-stop/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/intercity-apologises-after-bus-leaves-15yo-stranded-in-piopio-during-toilet-stop/ A Stratford mother is furious after an InterCity coach driver left her 15-year-old son midway through a North Island bus trip during a toilet break. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 03:36:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/another-heavy-rain-watch-for-wairoa-as-southerly-brings-wet-weekend/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/another-heavy-rain-watch-for-wairoa-as-southerly-brings-wet-weekend/ MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Wairoa District from noon to 11pm Saturday. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:43:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/community-supports-ruat%C5%8Dria-early-childcare-centre-after-vandalism/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/community-supports-ruat%C5%8Dria-early-childcare-centre-after-vandalism/ A small East Coast community has shown big love to a local early childcare centre after a “senseless” act of vandalism left it “smashed and trashed”. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:09:51 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/it-s-action-stations-at-gisborne-rivers-and-beaches-after-health-warnings-lifted/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/it-s-action-stations-at-gisborne-rivers-and-beaches-after-health-warnings-lifted/ Gisborne city’s rivers and beaches were back in business on Friday after the lifting of health warnings put in place as a result of Boxing Day rain. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:36:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/hawke-s-bay-pilot-tops-rnzaf-course-earns-wings-and-wigram-trophy/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/hawke-s-bay-pilot-tops-rnzaf-course-earns-wings-and-wigram-trophy/ Khan Coleman earned top marks in his Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot training course. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:25:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/man-facing-firearms-and-drug-charges-after-incident-in-whanganui-cbd/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/man-facing-firearms-and-drug-charges-after-incident-in-whanganui-cbd/ A man will appear in court after being sighted with a firearm in the Whanganui CBD.A police spokespersonsaid they were called to a disorder incident on Ridgway St about 12.30am on January 2, with the man arrested in a vehicle nearby. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:51:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/gisborne-youth-group-ka-timata-helps-rangatahi-build-confidence-and-life-skills/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/gisborne-youth-group-ka-timata-helps-rangatahi-build-confidence-and-life-skills/ Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Thu, 02 Jan 2025 03:05:42 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/new-year-honours-firefighter-ian-pickard-of-p%C4%81p%C4%81moa-recognised/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/new-year-honours-firefighter-ian-pickard-of-p%C4%81p%C4%81moa-recognised/ In his 50 years as a firefighter, including helping lead responses to the Christchurch earthquake and Pike River mine disaster, the job was always about one thing for Ian Martyn Pickard. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:39:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/man-who-died-after-jumping-into-%C5%8Dhiwa-harbour-was-hikato-maaka-of-whakat%C4%81ne-police-say/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/man-who-died-after-jumping-into-%C5%8Dhiwa-harbour-was-hikato-maaka-of-whakat%C4%81ne-police-say/ The man who died after jumping into Ōhiwa Harbour on Christmas Dayhas been named by police as Hikato Maaka. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:27:49 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/taranaki-harbour-spill-prompts-swift-response-from-port-authorities/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/taranaki-harbour-spill-prompts-swift-response-from-port-authorities/ By RNZ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:06:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/police-probe-napier-man-s-death-from-car-roof-fall-no-other-vehicle-involved/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/police-probe-napier-man-s-death-from-car-roof-fall-no-other-vehicle-involved/ Police confirm Reif Cotter died from falling off a car, not being hit by a vehicle. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:39:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/three-youths-youths-in-rotorua-police-custody-after-alleged-robbery-at-gas-station/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/three-youths-youths-in-rotorua-police-custody-after-alleged-robbery-at-gas-station/ Three youths are in custody after a report of a robbery in Rotorua this morning. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:35:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/police-seek-assault-victim-from-livamol-classic-in-hastings-for-welfare-check/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/police-seek-assault-victim-from-livamol-classic-in-hastings-for-welfare-check/ Police are searching for the victim of an alleged assault which occurred at the Colliers Hawke’s Bay Racing Carnival – Livamol Classic Raceday for a wellbeing check. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:28:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/a-quarter-century-of-family-friendly-new-year-s-eves-in-hawke-s-bay/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/a-quarter-century-of-family-friendly-new-year-s-eves-in-hawke-s-bay/ The countdown to seeing out 2024 and welcoming the New Year has started with the erection of lighting towers and other equipment for the 25th anniversary of the resurrection of Napier’s Marine Parade Sound Shell civic celebration. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:21:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/one-critical-after-two-vehicle-crash-near-new-plymouth/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/one-critical-after-two-vehicle-crash-near-new-plymouth/ One person is in a critical condition after a crash near New Plymouth today. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:09:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/police-crack-down-on-rotorua-drivers-flouting-phone-ban-seatbelt-rules/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/lower-north-island/police-crack-down-on-rotorua-drivers-flouting-phone-ban-seatbelt-rules/ About 140 Rotorua motorists are being snapped for seatbelt offences on average every month — including “too many” failing to properly buckle in children, police say. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:30:52 Z