Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
New ZealandIdyllic isolation: Life in this tiny town with cheap homes - 'no one's rich... but everyone's happy'Nightcaps' cheap homes are drawing out-of-towners – but it is about to lose its last mine.19 Aug 06:42 AM
New ZealandPolice open to negotiating surrender terms with Tom PhillipsPhillips' family fear he may be keeping the children in hiding to avoid state care.19 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLogging company owes $1.5m to IRD, forestry companies - report Lift Harvesting's creditors are said to include NZTA and companies involved in forestry.19 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier building projects begin, 400 homes expectedA block of 24 apartments will be built on the site of the former Napier barracks.19 Aug 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Justice has been served but there are no winners': Aunt tells men who fatally beat cyclistJavon Aranui had 16 separate head injuries and a brain bleed after the 'bloody beating'.19 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandExcessive hours: Kebab shop hired workers, then had them do a second cleaning jobs without payOne of the men, who was on a visa, was doing up to 65 hours a week. He was owed $16k.19 Aug 04:36 AM
New ZealandWhangārei family woken to home of 19 years ablazeFire and Emergency crews were called to the home in Maunu, southwest of central Whangārei at 3.18am on Tuesday. Video / Brodie StoneWatch19 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCar thief undone by his ‘horrendous driving’, crashing into ‘numerous’ other vehiclesPolice say they tracked him using all of the 111 calls as he drove through Hawke's Bay.19 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Stephen Fleming on getting sheepmeat into IndiaStephen Fleming, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, and Phil Duncan.19 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandMetService warns of overnight snow on Napier-Taupō RdUp to 2cm of snow is forecast to accumulate on higher parts of the road.19 Aug 01:13 AM
AgribusinessAbbott tipped as possible buyer of Synlait's Pōkeno factory Synliat shares have rallied on speculation it might sell its Pōkeno factory to Abbott.19 Aug 12:49 AM
New ZealandSnow for central North Island roads, strong winds halt ferries in wintry blast Snow could fall to 600m on the Desert Rd this afternoon.18 Aug 11:57 PM
New ZealandTop dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”18 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Really lucky': Dog wakes sleeping Hastings family as fire sweeps through house'The family pet was the first to realise something was wrong... and woke the parents.'18 Aug 10:47 PM
New ZealandMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
Sport'Give your absolute everything': New recruit’s rallying cry for Rovers' final league gamesJake Williams and Napier City Rovers aim for strong Central League finish.18 Aug 10:23 PM
EnergyMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandPained letter from mother of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips to 'come home' with kidsTom Phillips has been hiding out with his three children since December 2021.18 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandLakeland Queen's comeback: Entertainment royalty to lead the funHoward Morrison jnr will manage entertainment on the Lakeland Queen.18 Aug 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Entirely preventable': Fatal crash linked to distractionsTrenton Karl Jones, 18, was eating, drinking and texting while driving before the crash.18 Aug 07:12 PM
New Zealand'It's not a luxury': Disabled woman denied funding for wheelchair repair'I’m asking to be able to get out of my wheelchair on my own.'18 Aug 06:43 PM
New ZealandCrews called to overnight blaze in WhangāreiThe fire started around 3.18am in Maunu.18 Aug 06:37 PM
New ZealandA 7yo created an imaginary restaurant in his bedroom - his father decided to bring it to life'He hasn’t taken his Jett’s BuRGer Shop shirt off for about three days now.'18 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Big hikes in mince prices won’t shut our pie holesEconomic headwinds continue to blow on the pie.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow solar farm rose to severe flooding challengeClever design meant electricity generation facility avoided harm in severe weather event.18 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTemu yanks T-shirts from sale after iwi trademark complaintNgāti Kahungunu had trademarked the name to protect its cultural heritage.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Best of the best': Craggy Range and chef shine at awardsHawke's Bay eateries win big at Cuisine Good Food Awards.18 Aug 09:00 AM
New ZealandBus collides with two cars outside high schoolThe incident, which unfolded as students were finishing school, left many shocked.18 Aug 08:08 AM
Crime'My dogs have attacked my bro': Man allegedly mauled to death by pack of hungry dogs Abel Wira's 23 dogs were known for their aggressive behaviour and had bitten him before. 18 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Comvita buzzing after takeover bidThe S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed 0.63% to close at 12,970.64.18 Aug 06:09 AM
