New ZealandA Hawke's Bay haiku makes the grade in the USVeteran wordsmith Mike Johansson is acclaimed for one of his shortest creative efforts.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCambridge quarry plan heads to Environment Court The quarry, if approved, would extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand annually.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Urlich to bring house beats and disco spirit to Nuit BlancheAt nearly 70, Urlich says music still makes people ‘forget themselves’.02 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport posts record profit despite drop in passengersAirport chief Nick Flack describes the past year's financial performance as pleasing.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A recipe for disaster': Inexperienced driver lost control in crash that killed two teensThe teen driver was on a learner's licence and had consumed alcohol when she crashed.02 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeOpen justice: Judge rejects suppression for accused community leaderThe high-profile Northland figure is fighting to keep identity hidden in assault case.02 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'She no longer felt safe': Underage teen's life ruined after sex with older manA court heard the victim had been affected psychologically, physically and spiritually.02 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandThree more measles cases confirmed in Northland outbreakThe number of confirmed cases has now risen to nine. The latest three were close contacts.02 Oct 05:27 AM
New Zealand'All we could see was flames': Cause of three-car fire investigatedA fire investigator has examined the scene, as police investigate a wilful damage report.02 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandProtest brews over confiscated Maketū propertiesThe properties are the subject of a years-long legal dispute. 02 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandHamilton cat burglar swipes 200 items from neighboursOwner Kateshe Clark says most of the haul is socks and underwear.02 Oct 04:49 AM
PoliticsPolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
New ZealandRising toll: Eight crashes during Motorcycle Awareness Month prompt police warningEight recent crashes left two people dead, three critical and three seriously injured.02 Oct 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt pledges $28m to build 80 more homes on Rotorua Māori landStage two of Manawa Gardens will be built by mid-2027.02 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay poised for unsettled weekend weatherNapier and Hastings are forecast to reach 22C on Saturday before cooling on Sunday.02 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandSeventh arrest in investigation into Napier teen's fatal stabbingA 17-year-old female has been charged with intent to injure.02 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandDoes Labour have a farming plan? The Country asks Chris Hipkins Plus listen to Harriet Bremner-Pinckney, Mark Ferguson, Deanne Parkes and Chris Russell. 02 Oct 01:40 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield success: Wairoa praised for the way it hosted tournamentThe game was rugby, but the Ross Shield tournament meant much to Wairoa.01 Oct 11:50 PM
New Zealand'We are a long way from being a ghost town': Community rallies over mill closureThe plywood mill closure will cost 119 workers their jobs, Mayor Gary Petley confirmed.01 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandToitū Te Tiriti cuts ties with Te Pāti Māori over leadership concernsLeaders voted on Tuesday night to formally cut ties with Te Pāti Māori.01 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandMaking bank in the Bay! Small town sells winning Lotto First Division ticketSaturday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $12m after no winner last night.01 Oct 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Most beautiful venue': Hawke's Bay's Slackbarn festival ups the scale for second yearThe January 10 festival at Black Barn will feature two stages of live acts.01 Oct 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketing'Baby-faced assassin back in business': TVNZ reporter questioned over textsThomas Mead, who is being sued by Talley's, faced a full day of cross-examination.01 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Brink of collapse’: Anger and confusion at new pensioner housing partnershipResidents of pensioner housing blocks in Rotorua face rental increases. 01 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandSlow cooked: New pig welfare rules to take 10 yearsThe minister said the plan gives farmers 'a realistic timeframe to make changes'.01 Oct 08:41 PM
New ZealandDid Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.01 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandLeeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud ofDairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.01 Oct 08:03 PM
New Zealand'We just wanna know that he’s okay': Whānau plea for missing manPolice believe he could now be in either Tauranga or Hastings.01 Oct 07:58 PM
New Zealand'Check, check, check': Northlander shares cancer battle lessonsA Kerikeri charity ball is being held to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.01 Oct 05:31 PM
New ZealandFarewell, 'Mr Magic': The engineer-turned-artist who painted through the painMike Maynard spent over 20 years helping people heal through art, even after his stroke. 01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay firefighters battling blazes and broken trucks'We had staff, but no trucks for them to jump on.'01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAllied health workers vote to strike on same day as primary school teachersMore than 11,500 allied health staff plan to walk off the job on October 23.01 Oct 04:51 PM
