New Zealand'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandalsReplacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.06 May 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlightAbout 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.05 May 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceilingThe ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.05 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling todayTraffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.05 May 10:49 PM
AgribusinessFonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision. 05 May 10:39 PM
New ZealandSecond council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'05 May 10:28 PM
BusinessSkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result. 05 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandWaikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukīHe piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.05 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandNational introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'05 May 09:36 PM
KahuIwi boss heads new board for Taranaki MaungaWharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.05 May 09:11 PM
New ZealandFarm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.05 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Two new 'destination' eateries to open in Historic Village'I think that what we’re bringing is a young, fresh approach to a historic sort of site.'05 May 08:13 PM
Entertainment'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealedHomegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.05 May 07:45 PM
TravelThe best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.05 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandBoP crash closes highway, one injuredOne person is injured; traffic management is in place.05 May 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Wheelstands up the middle of the road': Weeks of complaints before nurse hit by dirt-biking teens'It's a shame it takes an innocent person to get hurt for something to happen.'05 May 06:06 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boostNews snippets from the Far North.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom 'one of those pricks' to a 'legend in blue': How a parking warden tamed the streetsA lot can change in 38 years on the beat – just ask John McKelvie.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandGreen light: $9m confirmed for stopbank upgrades in Waipawa'Cyclone Gabrielle has left an indelible mark, and progress like this is so vital.'05 May 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land returnThe group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon successMatthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning supportOPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thriveCarrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.05 May 05:00 PM
PropertyWhere first-home buyers are winning, and why 3100 borrowers decided to switchThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.05 May 07:55 AM
New ZealandPrecautions in place after intensive care unit babies test positive for bacteriaWaikato Hospital would not say how many babies were affected.05 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandHow Māori youth are learning traditional medicine and giving backOver 20 rangatahi attended the Koi Ora Ngahuru during the April school holidays.05 May 06:05 AM
New Zealand'This can't continue': Serial shop thief amasses 129 convictionsSantana Tonihi was jailed for 12 months, but she'll be out in a month.05 May 06:00 AM
BusinessLactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive raceLactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.05 May 05:36 AM
TourismNorth Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visitsFifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.05 May 04:02 AM
New ZealandThe cat with no ears: Meet Tilly, SPCA's remarkable survivorEarless rescue at needs new home05 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandCambridge girl swaps stables for hangar as she starts NZDF careerAircraftman Blackmore previously worked at a local racing stable.05 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandCentralines trustee resigns over $100k dam decisionThe move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says.05 May 02:56 AM
