New Zealand‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit coupleThe motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.27 Mar 06:00 AM
PropertyDaughter ‘slightly horrified’ after mum buys ex-brothelHistory-making Napier home snapped up for $475,000.27 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resourcesThe business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of axe attack on police station faces courtMark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.27 Mar 03:17 AM
New ZealandSkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglaryA 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.27 Mar 01:48 AM
New ZealandOne injured in roundabout crashA person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.27 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Kawerau deathThe accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.27 Mar 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcept plans for proposed $5.5m Waka Hub in NapierThe Ahuriri Waka Hub is making headway with a chosen site and concept designs approved.27 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandWhy Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debateCouncil discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.27 Mar 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library projectKaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.27 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandSH5 reopens after vehicle, vegetation fireEmergency services arrived about 11.20am.26 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandHastings CBD railway plan: Business says it's time to bring cars backThe total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.26 Mar 11:25 PM
New Zealand‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured playersHer name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.26 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police stationA man broke into the unmanned Murupara police station at 6:45am yesterday.26 Mar 11:00 PM
KahuCouncil cautioned against Māori ward biasA councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.26 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandChemical spill at transfer station near HastingsTwo people have been treated by ambulance staff for minor ailments.26 Mar 10:21 PM
PoliticsMinistry staff returns to minister’s office after issues resolved The complaints were not about Mark Patterson.26 Mar 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Record year' for cherry exportsInformetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.26 Mar 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port welcomes last cruise of summer season – how did it compare to previous years?'Looking ahead to next season, around 70 cruise bookings are already confirmed.'26 Mar 09:33 PM
BusinessContact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denialContact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland. 26 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandPedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicleEmergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.26 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandTwo men face kidnapping charges after rural shooting incidentMultiple charges have been laid against a 48-year-old man and 67-year-old man.26 Mar 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay athlete into world's top 50 after three national titles in a fortnight'I know I am more than capable of scoring 6000 points and beyond.'26 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandNapier electorate could expand into East CoastPublic comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.26 Mar 08:47 PM
Entertainment‘Mind his language’: Prince William’s cheeky Clarkson’s Farm cameoWilliam discussed mental health with young farmers at Somerset's Folly Farm.26 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandGlen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment awardThe Guscotts diversified into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon, and tourism.26 Mar 08:29 PM
New ZealandThousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field DaysMore than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.26 Mar 07:56 PM
New ZealandKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need homeNews snippets from the Far NOrth26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
