New Zealand'Locals supporting locals': Rural ambulance efforts recognised They provide 24/7 coverage, handling emergencies from crashes to cardiac arrests.25 Jun 11:22 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Are rising butter prices bad news?Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.25 Jun 11:18 PM
New ZealandSecond person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-runThe man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.25 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandNZ shearers prepare for Scotland's toughest sheepToa Henderson and Jack Fagan will tackle blackface sheep at the Lochearnhead Shears.25 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandCrash on Tauranga Eastern Link leaves one critically injuredEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash around 9.50am.25 Jun 10:33 PM
New Zealand'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floodsMany homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.25 Jun 08:45 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby Pacific sees viewership increaseThe final was also the most-watched title decider since 2016.25 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandFeral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation parkAn eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.25 Jun 07:40 PM
New Zealand'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay OvalSeven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.25 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'25 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandArts festival to return, with a circus spectacleThe Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.25 Jun 06:00 PM
SportMount Maunganui's big summer of cricketBay Oval will host seven internationals this summer season. Video / Tauranga City CouncilWatch25 Jun 06:00 PM
ParalympicsHow Paralympic aspirations helped Eligh Fountain overcome mental battles - On The UpEligh Fountain is aiming to compete as an air rifle shooter at the LA Paralympics.25 Jun 06:00 PM
CrimeRising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes aliveNapier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Property‘Bring a hammer’: Five state homes worth over $3m for sale ‘as is, where is’They are the first of around 100 properties KO plans to bring to market in Waikato.25 Jun 07:32 AM
PropertyHouse smashed up by cops and vandals for saleKāinga Ora was planning to demolish the house but decided to hand it over to the police.25 Jun 07:25 AM
PoliticsTama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme ItiAnother minister says Whānau Ora is 'tainted' by Te Pāti Māori connections.25 Jun 07:16 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant problem': Business owners clash with CBD homeless'We have watched clients pull up and then drive away.'25 Jun 05:37 AM
LifestyleBustles, ballgowns and bustiers: Why costumiers get bitten by the cosplay bug Costumiers will wear their finest garments at a fantasy event in Rotorua next month. 25 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It blows my mind': Roblox game smashes records, captures young fansNew York Times: About 35% of Grow a Garden's players are under 13.25 Jun 04:58 AM
New ZealandMan charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and runPolice arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.25 Jun 04:44 AM
KahuIndigenous exchange planned as Mike Bush becomes Victoria's police chiefIn a first, iwi dignitaries will travel to Melbourne to 'pass' Bush to Aboriginal people.25 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandPrimary industry award winners on The CountryEric Roy, Todd Charteris, Bridie Virbickas, Dr Robyn Dynes, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen.25 Jun 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Mumma bear' of six mourned after fatal ATV farm accident The all-terrain vehicle rolled on farmland near Millers Flat on Thursday. 25 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandNapier schoolboy, 11, dies after what was thought to be ‘routine flu’Mateo Deveraturda was surrounded by 'love and care' in his final days at Starship.25 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandCould a winter playground save Splash Planet?Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.25 Jun 01:55 AM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandMP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in carNicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.25 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandAstrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stageAstrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.25 Jun 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM