New ZealandNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandOyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years awayMahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected. 20 May 12:34 AM
CrimeLake Taupō mystery: Photos identify Russian stuntman missing 22 yearsBones found near Motutere have been formally identified as man missing since 2002.19 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 council jobs hit by restructure, staff told not to go to mediaSource: Process handled in 'an impersonal, top-down manner' with little regard for impact.19 May 10:51 PM
BusinessNZ's new cheapest petrol station revealedGull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing. 19 May 10:04 PM
OpinionOpinion: Duck debate needs more balance and better contextOpinion: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth's recent op-ed on mallards only tells part of the story.19 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandRotorua locals have their say on city's futureCouncillors hear of 'a Rotorua success we should all be proud of'.19 May 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: The 'iconic' Mount Maunganui building getting 'a makeover''I would love something to go in here that is an asset to the town ... '19 May 07:34 PM
WorldUK, EU unveil major deals on defence, exports at landmark summitA new 12-year deal allows European fishing crews access to British waters.19 May 07:14 PM
Super RugbyKey All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.19 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Civil Defence appoints new bossThe ex-Taranaki Civil Defence group manager says there are a lot of changes to be made.19 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks failA fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHobbiton Movie Set receives Guinness World Record Peter Jackson's Waikato film set has claimed a big record.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Meth crisis needs a collaborative approachWe must support those on the frontline of this complex and growing emergency.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's deathPolice seek mystery pink woman who helped after ute smashed into power pole.19 May 07:52 AM
Property'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'19 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Eyesaur'? Controversial new sculpture in Waikato'Boom Boom' is the sculpture trail's 13th artwork and the first in a new sculpture park.19 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFatally injured man lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.19 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds of grieving students perform haka for victim of house fireNavaeh Ngamoki-Porter, 14, was rescued from the burning building, but later died. 19 May 04:44 AM
New Zealand76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'19 May 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submissionSubmissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.19 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago Young Grower title goes to Lydia GoodmanRaised on a beef and dairy farm in England, Lydia Goodman swapped cows for cherries.19 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandNapier: Group with weapons smashed vehicle as person inside called policeThe alleged offenders fled the scene in another vehicle.19 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandThe end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community serviceThe closure has prompted several organisations to relocate. 19 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What's in the Budget for farmers, David Seymour?David Seymour, Sandra Faulkner, Sandra Matthews, Matt Chisholm, and Phil Duncan.19 May 01:42 AM
PoliticsMPs’ property portfolio disclosures: How Luxon's has changedSome MPs have interests in overseas property.19 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandPolice inquiring after 'altercation' in KaitāiaPolice say no one had been located with injuries so far. 19 May 01:13 AM
KahuTreaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North IslandThe name changes follow the Treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.19 May 12:35 AM
New ZealandUrgent care closer to home for rural and remote communities'Geography shouldn’t be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need.'18 May 11:47 PM
New ZealandPolice seek woman dressed in pink who helped at scene of fatal Hamilton crashA 30-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her while next to a power pole in Melville. 18 May 11:39 PM
New ZealandNine dead in six weeks in Hawke's Bay, grim road milestone loomsTwo people died in separate crashes on Kopu Rd and Racecourse Rd.18 May 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation? 18 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandWhen speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increaseThe limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.18 May 09:57 PM
New Zealand'In the winter, the roads can be a bit scary': The life of a rural midwifeMidwife Sheryl Wright is on call 24/7 with just 10 days off a year.18 May 09:54 PM
