New ZealandFour-car crash on Fraser St partially blocks roadNo one was injured, police say.02 Feb 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWine group collapse leaves creditors $12m out of pocketA licence deal lets Hawke's Bay Wine Company keep trading while assets are sold.02 Feb 04:26 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori expulsion: Party offered to retake vote on Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's membership ahead of court hearingThe hearing comes just days before Waitangi celebrations. 02 Feb 03:40 AM
New Zealand'He was a foolish man': Dentist accused of touching woman's genitals, breast, kissing herRahul Gautam owns Hamilton Dental Emergency Centre.02 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandRakaia SalmonThe iconic Rakaia salmon sculpture on SH1 has been refurbished by the same artist who created it more than 35 years ago. Video / Mike Thorpe / Tim TarbottonWatch02 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFour arrested after aggravated burglary at New Plymouth businessThree youths aged 16-17 and a 22-year-old man were arrested after the burglary.02 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandMauao landslide: Council opts to bring in external reviewerSeveral councillors emphasised the need for rapid answers after the slip took six lives.02 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandMan wanted by police over alleged violent late-night attackHone Haunui Neal is wanted in relation to two incidents on Vernall St and Lyon St. 02 Feb 01:59 AM
PoliticsAdrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers ChairAdrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.02 Feb 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century questThe marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.02 Feb 01:32 AM
New Zealand'A lifeline’: Push to keep Te Huia train rollingNZTA funding is only confirmed until June 2026, keeping the train a trial.02 Feb 01:26 AM
New ZealandNew principal Karyn Sadler welcomed at Campion CollegeA pōwhiri welcomed the new principal Karyn Sadler to Campion College, Gisborne. Video / Anne-Marie de BruinWatch02 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandDemolition starts on historic Hastings building for inner-city housingThe $2.5m Hastings project will mix housing, offices and new public space.02 Feb 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Prestigious': City's $80m seven-storey waterfront buildingThe project is forecast to bring an extra 600 -700 workers into the CBD.02 Feb 12:48 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shearing roundup with Sir David FaganDavid Seymour, Sir David Fagan, Nick Webster, Hunter McGregor, and Steve Wyn-Harris.02 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandHot weather for Hawke’s Bay’s big event monthDrawcards in February include fishing, rugby league and Art Deco.01 Feb 11:11 PM
Lifestyle‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save dayTwo fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.01 Feb 10:59 PM
New ZealandBushman, hunter, farmer: Lew, 83, on keeping old skills aliveLew Pickens' family is working to record his stories before the old ways disappear.01 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 PM
Athletics'I'd love to be the best in the world': Ruthe resets bold goalsSam Ruthe is logging about 70km a week, roughly half the mileage of top peers.01 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay marks 95 years since deadly quake that reshaped its citiesThe 1931 Hawke's Bay quake killed 256 people and injured thousands.01 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMayor says area around Mount Maunganui to open when safeMahé Drysdale says streets near the slip could reopen within days.01 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandPolice name woman killed in SH1 crash that injured three othersThe crash happened on January 24, south of Whangārei, leaving three others injured. 01 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandShearers smash world record with 2073 lambs in epic West Otago effortLeon Samuels, Paerata Abraham and Shane Ratima beat the old mark by 97.01 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay storm damage: What it means for homes, businesses, and districtLong recovery for the Western Bay of Plenty after a deadly storm, with major damage.01 Feb 09:13 PM
AgribusinessHow a shifting global chessboard could reshape farmgate fortunes this yearThe bank tips the NZD/USD to swing between the high-US50cs and low-US60c.01 Feb 09:00 PM
KahuEmotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes lawNearly 200 iwi members were in the House as their Treaty settlement passed into law.01 Feb 08:38 PM
Wellington‘Up to individuals how they respond to that’: Luxon reacts to firefighter's crude gestureA spokeswoman for Fire and Emergency said the department 'does not condone the behaviour'.01 Feb 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Really proud' – Luxon congratulates teen running sensation Sam Ruthe after record-breaking featThe PM took over interviewing duties when Ruthe appeared on a live cross.01 Feb 07:32 PM
New ZealandShane Jones shut down NZ involvement in ‘road map’ away from fossil fuelsClimate Change Minister said Jones was consulted because of his portfolios.01 Feb 05:51 PM
New Zealand'A real shame’: Community reacts to Rotorua post shop closuresRotorua’s post shop closures will hit older residents hardest, say locals.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investorsThe local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.01 Feb 04:09 PM
New ZealandCan VR really teach people to drive safely? New Hawke’s Bay course testedThe 10-session VR course costs $150 and undercuts many in-car lessons.01 Feb 04:00 PM
