PoliticsLabour tax policy dispute didn't prompt resignation - David ParkerParker will give his final speech in the House next month.08 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandFreight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigationsStaff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.07 Apr 11:07 PM
New ZealandFake cop: Teen impersonates police officer at hospitalHe parked his ex-cop car in a police spot and probed staff for a security guard's details.07 Apr 11:01 PM
New Zealand‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woesCathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil assessing Rotorua lake weed build-upRotting weed can cause a strong smell and build-up happens after bad weather.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven timesThe IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.07 Apr 10:59 PM
New ZealandSea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative baitThe bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.07 Apr 10:42 PM
New Zealand'From growing up in Flaxmere to stepping onto one of the world’s greatest opera stages'Rising star from Hawke’s Bay secures opportunity with Royal Opera in London.07 Apr 09:28 PM
PoliticsGreen MP Doyle to miss start of Parliament weekIt's the final sitting week ahead of a three-week recess.07 Apr 09:10 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injuredPolice said the road was closed until about 9pm.07 Apr 09:03 PM
Crime‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptopTon Kaan claimed he did not know images of children in explicit poses were illegal.07 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocals take NZTA median barriers fight to ParliamentRochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.07 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddiesThe victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.07 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap treesNews snippets from the Far North07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trashKaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters07 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuCelebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festivalTwenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: ‘Life was passing us by’ - why couple chose to sail the worldThey sold or gave away nearly everything they owned, packed their car and moved aboard.07 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevelopment company in liquidation owing $4m, owner disputes debtHikanui Capital was facing three Environment Court charges, which have been withdrawn.07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'07 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessHouse prices flat to start 2025 – the regions faring better than othersFirst-home buyers continue to make up a larger share of the overall market.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Roading grows from humble roots to award-winning successThe company won the supreme award at the 2025 Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportationSix-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrant Bruce Jarden, 71, dies after glider crashed into Hawke’s Bay Golf ClubThe incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.07 Apr 08:29 AM
New Zealand'Gone forever': Beloved rugby stalwart killed by careless driverThe judge said cars are 'deadly machines' and motorists need to drive safely.07 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeUnrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty'I should have known better,' said the woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver.07 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘I wanted to know why I didn’t see them:’ Rider returned to scene where he hit pedestriansThe motorcyclist believes the pedestrian crossing was dangerous.07 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil’s debt ceiling raised Tauranga's borrowing limit has been increased to 3.5 times annual revenue.07 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeJailed paedophile James Parker admits there is another victimNorthland man was jailed indefinitely in 2013 for abusing 20 boys aged 9 to 16.07 Apr 04:59 AM
New Zealand‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefireThe Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul". 07 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandGolf Rd roundabout to close for resurfacingA full closure was needed due to narrow lanes and the size of equipment needed, NZTA says.07 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surpriseHis first purchase will be a new car, and he plans to get financial advice.07 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandPerfume thieves in Napier caught on CCTV and phone camerasThey took some scents, but there wasn't much sense to it, shop owners say.07 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: The business estate still in hot demand after 20 yearsIn the past year, $70m worth of building consents have been issued for the development.07 Apr 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘Herd more than double’: Urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa horses'Time is running out.'07 Apr 03:03 AM
