New Zealand‘The house is totalled’: Fire rips through Te Puke home in minutesBottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.25 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandRotorua authorities brace for fuel crunchSome Covid-19 lockdown lessons may come back into play.25 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandCraig Piggott talks Halter on The CountryChris Luxon, Craig Piggott, Stefan Vogel, Chloe Butcher-Herries, George Dodson, J Rowarth.25 Mar 12:51 AM
New ZealandFuel shortage fears: Firefighters warn over risky petrol storage Petrol should only be stored in approved containers and filled to up to 95% capacity.24 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay brothers take hat-tricks two weeks apartIt was a classic case of anything you can do, I can do better.24 Mar 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain'The question we have to ask is, why can't they make money?'24 Mar 11:16 PM
New ZealandFarmers urged to adopt saving measures as fuel prices biteFarmers and growers reminded that they don't always have to use the biggest tractor.24 Mar 11:09 PM
AucklandHow two faulty vehicles sparked $1.4m Tongariro fires a month apartThe two SH47 fires were sparked by faulty vehicles a month and a few hundred metres apart.24 Mar 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRising fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit by avgas price shockOne operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.24 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandPod of common dolphins sighted on Whanganui coastA pod of common dolphins swam alongside a Whanganui fisherman's boat on Monday morning between Kai Iwi and Ototoka Beach.Watch24 Mar 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Diesel, shipping costs put logging operators under pressureForest Management's group director says remote forests may soon be uneconomic to harvest.24 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandDog mauling leaves family pet fighting for life, sparks call for tougher lawsThe 11-year-old dog suffered extreme injuries and has already had two surgeries.24 Mar 09:56 PM
New Zealand'An exciting time': Te Arawa buys iconic Rotorua Duck Tours businessTe Arawa Lakes Trust said the strategic move will create jobs for descendants.24 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandOne critical after car hits tree on Rotorua's Fenton StPolice tape remains around the car and tree on the Fenton St median.24 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandWaipawa to get $100,000 town centre refresh with park, library and sign upgrades'Welcome to Waipawa' signs will be refreshed and relocated as part of town improvements. 24 Mar 09:07 PM
New Zealand'I've got to drive': The towns with little choice amid fuel crisis'I think people are going to have to look at car-sharing, or going without a car.'24 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandVehicle 'stolen at gunpoint' in dangerous dash across city before being spiked, crashing - policePolice officers found two handguns and a large amount of live ammunition in the car.24 Mar 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMcCain plant closure follows $17m loss and soaring related-party loansCurrent unsecured borrowings jumped from $38.4m to $96.8m in one year.24 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldAncient vintage: 600-year-old pinot noir grape found in medieval French toiletIt is genetically identical to grapes still being used to make the wine, scientists said.24 Mar 07:29 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay man accused of kidnapping, rape as police seek more informationThe 37-year-old was arrested on Monday and remains in custody.24 Mar 06:59 PM
New ZealandCrews battle Bay of Plenty house fireCrews from five Bay of Plenty stations fought the blaze for five hours.24 Mar 06:48 PM
New ZealandSmall eruption spotted at Whakaari-White IslandThere are no sensors on the island, so experts rely on cameras and flights.24 Mar 06:01 PM
New ZealandFood insecurity ‘new normal’ as support agencies fight to stay open'It’s not a one-off thing that’s going to disappear.'24 Mar 05:13 PM
New Zealand8000 items of mail found undelivered, NZ Post says former worker at faultNZ Post apologises after the undelivered and unopened postal items were found in Kaitāia. 24 Mar 05:12 PM
All BlacksExclusive: Why Chiefs flyer turned down overseas offers to remain in NZEmoni Narawa has re-signed with NZ Rugby and the Chiefs until the end of 2029.24 Mar 05:01 PM
Entertainment‘I got goosebumps’ - Te reo Māori song in new Ryan Gosling blockbusterViewers say hearing te reo Māori in a Hollywood blockbuster felt historic.24 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbersPeter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt department expects Cabinet to weigh up long-term, 60+ year lease for Chateau TongariroThe Government is asking for proposals from operators keen to do up the historic site.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Sport'Off the seats': Euro youth champion lands for bold Napier City Rovers pushCooke helped England win the 2014 UEFA Under-17 Championship title.24 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldSirens blare in Tonga after large quake forces tsunami threat evacuationsNema said there is no tsunami danger to New Zealand.24 Mar 06:59 AM
New Zealand'Without fuel, we can’t move': Mr Whippy franchisee mulls cutting street runsDiesel for the Mr Whippy vans has jumped $1.38 in a month to $3.19 a litre.24 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland couple show life doesn’t stop with Parkinson’s diagnosisTravel and property renovation are among John Guest's activities since being diagnosed.24 Mar 04:46 AM
New ZealandPower plant 'a step closer to genuinely sustainable future'A new geothermal power plant that is 50% Tairawhiti-owned has opened. 24 Mar 02:52 AM
New Zealand'Massive failure': McCain factory in Hastings to shut in 2027Staff were told not to come to work on Monday before learning of the closure.24 Mar 02:44 AM
