New ZealandVegetable sector explores single ‘VegeCo’ entitySix national roadshows have tested growers’ appetite for change this year.08 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandBOP duo dominate superbike series openerThe series now moves to Manfeild this weekend before Whanganui’s Boxing Day finale.08 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandFrom shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays offThe former shearer began medical retraining at age 27.08 Dec 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Vision finally becomes reality': Waikato medical school build beginsThe school will offer New Zealand's first graduate-entry programme.08 Dec 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Gutting': Jumps on kids' DIY bike track bulldozed after safety fearsDevastated residents challenge Tauranga council over sudden Pillans Rd Bike Track closure.08 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandAuditors call out NZ schools for spending on boat cruises, travel for principalsAuditors flagged thousands spent on cruises, overseas trips and staff retreats.08 Dec 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Part formed' hill development up for mortgagee saleThe developer is confident he can still keep the property, earmarked for 20 homes.08 Dec 05:46 PM
New Zealand'The first thing that goes is a little treat': Boutique bakery's plea for support'I kind of feel like I owe it to myself to give it one last shot.'08 Dec 05:40 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions may tighten before Christmas for Napier and Hastings; dams low for some farmersDry conditions across Hawke's Bay are having a big impact on farmers and residents.08 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A new whare' for Christmas: Essential workers move into subsidised rentals The 28 Rotorua homes will be rented for $480 a week – 80% of the market rate.08 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
AnalysisThomas CoughlanGovernment to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements The announcement will be made shortly after 1pm.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PropertyIwi group snaps up ex-state homes to sell tribal members at cost$10m worth of property being sold "as is where is".08 Dec 07:43 AM
New Zealand$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.08 Dec 07:00 AM
Sport1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause'This next mission will push me to my limits,' the 35-year-old marathon swimmer said. 08 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandRegistered sex offender had 100 hours of rehab treatment before reoffendingA Kiwi deported from Australia is now behind bars for sharing child exploitation material.08 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCatherine Wedd confirmed as National’s Tukituki candidate for 2026 electionFirst-term MP Catherine Wedd will be asking for another three years in the seat.08 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandCocaine worth nearly $16m seized from container at Port of TaurangaSome of the 1kg bricks were branded with a hamster wearing a crown. 08 Dec 03:26 AM
New ZealandShane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rulesMore than 22,000 submissions were lodged on 19 proposed fisheries rule changes.08 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spellHastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.08 Dec 02:49 AM
New Zealand‘Torpedo Twins’ and basketball brothers set for National Summer GamesTwo sets of Tauranga twins will compete in the Special Olympics NZ event in Christchurch.08 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Lorin Clarke on her dad John, aka Fred DaggLorin Clarke, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Richard Loe, and Phil Duncan. 08 Dec 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Open Farms is taking a break in 2026Since 2020, Open Farms has drawn 20,000 visitors to 153 farm events.08 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandFireworks, floats and Santa draw massive Hawke's Bay Christmas crowdsMore than 12,000 people packed Marist Rugby Park for the Christmas concert.07 Dec 11:54 PM
BusinessLocals wowed as Rocket Lab barges giant 'hungry hippo' nose cone out of WarkworthAmerica's Cup technology meets the space race.07 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Wayleggo CupThe Wayleggo Cup has been contested between New Zealand and Australia since 1985.07 Dec 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Dedicated family man': Helen Clark pays tribute to her father after his death at age 103She said he was a devoted father who backed his daughters' ambitions.07 Dec 10:53 PM
New Zealand'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice box car near Wattie’s factory in Hastings, one person in custodyThe driver 'crashed into a police unit while trying to get away', police said.07 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandEIT announces new boss to take it into independenceShe previously led the Hawke's Bay Regional Economic Development Agency.07 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandTangihau Angus stud and its record-breaking bullsTangihau Angus bulls fetched a New Zealand-record $161,000 in June.07 Dec 08:56 PM
