New ZealandHunting death: Minginui man denies manslaughter chargeMark Jefferson, 46, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the High Court at Rotorua.01 May 10:02 PM
New ZealandArmed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robberyPolice say two men arrived at a property carrying firearms and demanded a vehicle. 01 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandGreen Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs"We can take control of our economy."01 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandWaikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'01 May 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Real problems': Expansion of paid parking worries businessesBusiness owners fear more paid parking will deter customers and burden staff.01 May 09:04 PM
Lifestyle‘A Mars bar in a yellow skin’: The truth about bananasNutritionists recommend limiting banana intake to no more than two daily. 01 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured as car hits power pole on SH29Two people with serious injuries are being taken to Tauranga Hospital.01 May 08:45 PM
New Zealand1200 delegates, 16,000 meetings, $3m spend: City 'buzzing' for TRENZNew Zealand’s largest international tourism business event begins in Rotorua on Tuesday.01 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earningsMercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought. 01 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatmentMerv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.01 May 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCelebrated chefs cooking meals to prevent wasteAbout 60% of discarded food is still considered edible.01 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.01 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland schools see literacy boost with structured approachAlmost two-thirds of teachers are significantly changing their teaching practices.01 May 05:00 PM
LifestylePies, please: Why New Zealand can’t get enough of themFrom service station classics to gourmet numbers, why do we love the humble pie? 01 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthRethinking NZ's meat and dairy brand - Dr Jacqueline RowarthOpinion: Brands are brands because they have a history and reputation.01 May 04:21 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated in Christchurch due to slips, Wellington wind warning downgradedSevere winds lashed the capital, torrential rain sparked widespread flooding in the south.01 May 09:36 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Hawks stun Tauranga Whai with buzzer-beating heroicsTwo unlikely heroes stepped up for the Hawks at the death.01 May 09:24 AM
Crime'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neckShe warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.01 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandGirl's fear after hiding during armed store robberyPolice have so far referred one teen to the youth court.01 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired womanJury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.01 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in WaikatoIt's been the first time in more than a century that the sound has been heard in Waikato.01 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandSexual health clinics cut as specialist retires, leaving one leftThe specialist said 'delays in advertising' meant his colleague hadn't been replaced.01 May 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua MarathonSeveral event including return of Marae to Marae relay. 01 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne locals are pushing back against relaxed alcohol rules The council consulted on excluding 'sensitive site provisions' in the CBD.01 May 04:30 AM
New Zealand'We breathe what you burn': Council warns as burning ban takes effectBarbecues and hāngī fires are still allowed despite the burning ban.01 May 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailPaddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second storeThe online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.01 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisisDr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.01 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandLeaky fluoride tank delays dosing for part of cityThe new fluoride tank is expected to be ready by mid-June.01 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandMangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip clearedThe road has been closed twice in three days due to two slips.01 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandNobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'01 May 02:37 AM
New ZealandPassport fees to increase from May 2The fee hike addresses rising production costs and system upgrades.01 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandSeymour proposes abolishing some portfolios and cutting minister numbersOne of the portfolios he wants to scrap was created by Christopher Luxon this year.01 May 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership valueThe annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.01 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How Indonesian schools could help NZ's dairy sectorJane Smith, Michael Harvey, Jeremy Rookes, Chris Russell, and Rowena Duncum.01 May 01:50 AM