New Zealand'Let's wait and see': Mayor urges calm over Starbucks, Burger King plans for small townIn public feedback, 104 opposed the plan and 39 submissions were in support.23 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'They don't hear us': 2000 involved in 'mega' strike action in GisborneThe Government is continuing to fail to listen to various sectors, say unionists.23 Oct 03:59 AM
New Zealand‘Next-level’: How Antarctica is behind NZ’s burst of searing heat and raging windsHawke’s Bay temperatures could hit 29C today as fire crews battle strong winds.23 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandWild HB weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and firesVery unsettled weather has returned, causing problems ranging from power outages to fires.23 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandAussie and Kiwi dogs to battle it out for the Wayleggo CupThe best heading dogs from both sides of the Tasman to compete at the Ashburton A&P Show.23 Oct 03:06 AM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandFarmer weather report on The CountryChris Brandolino, Shane McManaway, J Reinhart, Doug Avery, Chris Russell, Jeremy Rookes.23 Oct 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Biggest protest in NZ in 45 years': Huge mega strike crowds engulf Queen St, AucklandIt is set to be New Zealand’s largest strike in decades.23 Oct 12:44 AM
All BlacksCentre of attention: Tupaea out to cement All Blacks' No 13 jerseyThe All Blacks midfielder is eyeing more opportunities in the starting side.23 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandBody found in Mangawhai reserve; police say death not suspiciousA police gazebo is erected over an area of shrubbery and carpark cordons are in place.22 Oct 10:57 PM
New Zealand'The worst I've ever known': Teachers and nurses join massive strikeUp to 100,000 teachers and healthcare workers are taking part nationwide.22 Oct 10:47 PM
New Zealand'We are not the problem': Tauranga workers rally for mega-strike Strikers gathered in Memorial Park and lined 11th Ave.22 Oct 10:30 PM
PropertyBeach estate linked to Miss NZ contest for sale with $20m-plus RVLargest private block of absolute waterfront up for grabs in the Mount.22 Oct 10:21 PM
Crime‘Morbid fascination’: Northland man jailed over child abuse imagesMore than 3000 abusive images and videos were found on the man’s computer.22 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Better than a steak': Hawke’s Bay sausage wins gold at national contestIt was the only Hawke’s Bay sausage to win a gold at this year’s event.22 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay A&P Show’s opening day cancelled due to high winds, still going ahead FridayMost of the show has been cancelled on Thursday with just a handful of events going ahead.22 Oct 08:29 PM
New ZealandLawyers fail in bid for weedkiller reassessmentThe High Court ruling found the EPA acted lawfully in rejecting a glyphosate review.22 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandArt and netball - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?22 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Divine intervention’: Junior kits untouched in rugby club firePresident Marty Hatu says it's a sign the club's future is bright.22 Oct 07:25 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash near TokoroaOne person died at the scene and another was taken to hospital.22 Oct 07:08 PM
New ZealandPolice to appeal rulings returning confiscated gang patchesJudge Bruce Davidson cited earlier cases in returning Syd Te Rata’s patch.22 Oct 07:02 PM
WorldWithering vines: Some California grape farmers getting outThousands of hectares of vines have been ripped out in Lodi in just two years.22 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandElected and rejected: Hawke’s Bay Māori ward councillors plan to make an impact over next three years'I’m shocked and reeling that the beautiful community I know has this new undercurrent.'22 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Time to step up': Rural fire brigade pleads for volunteersThe Herbertville Fire Station was once thriving, but now it needs volunteers to survive. 22 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandFood drive donations down by half while food support needs double'[It’s] just a reflection of how tight times are.'22 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Limited consultation and transparency': Hapū voice anger over trust's dealings with sandmining coDr Mere Kepa says the trust discussed financial incentives with McCallum Bros.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric mega strike presses on despite cancelled rallies and wild weatherPolice warn of major traffic disruption across central Auckland tomorrow.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly blamed young driver for quadruple fatality after claiming he had used cannabisNow Storm Lacy's name as been cleared as coroner reveals why forestry workers really died.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix itRockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Biggest blessing': All Black McKenzie and O’Sullivan share baby newsThe couple went public with their relationship in September 2024 on Instagram.22 Oct 06:48 AM
New ZealandArmed robber fires shots at man who confronted him after $20k cigarette theftThe store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late. 22 Oct 06:30 AM
New Zealand‘It’s too expensive’: Pensioners ditch kerbside recycling in Mid NorthSome Kerikeri pensioners say a $91 yearly fee is too steep for recycling.22 Oct 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Teaching through culture': New tour explores Maungatautari with different lensExperience celebrates the legacy of the moa hunters through ancestral stories. 22 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandVoter turnout up despite council's $70k cut to election spendingVoting bins at supermarkets saw strong support and boosted last-day returns.22 Oct 03:29 AM
