New ZealandChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
CrimeMan escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpointBlade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.03 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCan hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.03 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRich-lister controlled charity posts surplus after Govt funding boost to its childcare centresBestStart is the largest operator in the early childhood sector, with over 260 centres.03 Oct 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Didn’t deserve to die this way': Victim named in Gisborne homicide probe Police confirmed a firearm was involved in the incident on Ormond Rd last week.03 Oct 03:40 AM
CrimeMum's frightening encounter after man tries to get into car with kids insideJacintha Okan’s 10-year-old son was in the front seat when the man tried the door.03 Oct 03:19 AM
SportLooking for a date or mate? The sport that's become a social phenomenonFrom friendly meets to budding romances, the padel community is thriving in NZ.03 Oct 03:00 AM
CrimeFirearm pointed at motorist leads police to discover 20kg of cannabis chocolates, drug operationA father and son were involved in the drug activity, which included 1108 infused sweets.03 Oct 03:00 AM
EntertainmentDisgraced music promoter speaks out after losing name suppressionThe convicted sex offender Pato Alvarez says he 'never intended to deny responsibility'.03 Oct 02:50 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Do council candidates understand your region’s economy?OPINION: Economic viability must be central in local election decisions.03 Oct 02:25 AM
New Zealand‘Sooner the better’: Destroyed bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuiltA decision to rebuild Brookfields Bridge has been hailed as 'awesome' for the community.03 Oct 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Stop playing PlayStation': PM tells school leavers to 'get off the couch', 'go find a job'Improving school attendance was 'job number one' for cutting future unemployment, he said.03 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandWhakaari families speak as coronial inquiry opens in WhakatāneFamilies told the inquest the deadly White Island eruption changed their lives forever.03 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandHealthcare 'out of reach' for middle NZ, says LabourMPs hold public health meeting in Tauranga, where a local says middle-cl03 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandGisborne councillors sign off new rules for mobile tradersPolice checks will now be mandatory for all mobile trading applicants.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMackay and McKay talk sport on The CountryRichard Loe, Jen Corkran, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, and Jamie Mackay. 03 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Is someone huffing all that?': About 50 nitrous oxide containers 'dumped' near beauty spot'Why do they have to litter our countryside and do that sort of thing? It’s sad.'03 Oct 12:18 AM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
TechnologyDefence Force wants stronger collaboration from local industriesDefence Industry Strategy launched as civilian and military leaders cite global threats.03 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It's working': Rotorua trail bike offences down 90%, police say'Information is coming in to police and we’re responding swiftly.'02 Oct 11:55 PM
New ZealandInside Mayor School: Where new leaders learn how to run a councilFour new Hawke’s Bay mayors could head to ‘Mayor School’ after election.02 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandCouncil condemns abuse of candidatesA contender in Ruapehu District says intimidation has forced them to abandon campaigning.02 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandAlliance Group strikes gold at World Steak ChallengeThe medal-winning entries were processed at the company’s Mataura plant in Southland.02 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandSports entertainment venue to open on high-profile Napier siteGolf simulators and electronic dartboards feature in new Napier entertainment venue.02 Oct 09:42 PM
New Zealand'You could feel the heat': Neighbours saw flames blow out windowsNeighbours tried to warn anyone inside as flames tore through the house.02 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandEmpty streets, fewer sales: Businesses hit by new parking rulesOne owner says her café is losing $1000 a week since paid parking began.02 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandThe march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstepSince 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.02 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti MāoriShow host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.02 Oct 08:47 PM
New Zealand'I'm just sort of honoured really': Recognition for decades of mahi in NorthlandTe Tai Tokerau advocates recognised for contributions to te reo Māori and whānau support.02 Oct 07:31 PM
New Zealand'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandLifeguards perform CPR on child pulled from NZ's biggest wave poolMembers of the public handed the child to lifeguards, who were able to resuscitate them.02 Oct 06:39 PM
New ZealandSix injured, one critical after BoP highway crashOne person was flown to Tauranga in critical condition after the crash.02 Oct 05:58 PM
New ZealandPeter Urlich to bring house beats and disco spirit to Nuit BlancheAt nearly 70, Urlich says music still makes people ‘forget themselves’.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCambridge quarry plan heads to Environment Court The quarry, if approved, would extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand annually.02 Oct 05:00 PM
