New ZealandTwo dead following SH1 crash near Tīrau, road remains closedDiversions remain in place as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.15 Oct 08:06 AM
PropertyAustralians buy top Kiwi holiday park for $50m“The big corporates are just mopping up the prime holiday parks."15 Oct 06:49 AM
New Zealand‘A difficult time’: Wattie’s trims key fruit and vegetable supplyMinistry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.15 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandMan accused of breaking into police station with an axe sacks lawyer in courtMark Christiansen told Judge Skellern he did not understand what was happening in court.15 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan accused of baby's murder appears in courtBay of Plenty man charged over Foxton Beach incident granted interim name suppression.15 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentenceKayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandAmbulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safetyAn air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.15 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandEgg arrives at Napier kiwi creche just as it's hatchingJoker will stay until reaching 1kg, then return to Kaweka Forest in about three months.15 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMidwife says MP's postnatal care bill is 'great initiative' but might not workNew bill would guarantee mothers up to 72 hours of postnatal care, could cost up to $140m.15 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandMagpies quarter-final star out of semi with injury, lock linchpin ready for 50th gameThe Magpies take on Canterbury in Christchurch for a shot at the NPC final.15 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandPushing for a purpose: Bianca takes on Blue Lake challenge for young cancer fightersShe’s volunteered with Camp Quality since 2010, supporting kids living with cancer.15 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandTe Radar's new book on The CountryRebecca Greaves, Angus Gidley-Baird, Te Radar and Sam Ward.15 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandPolice renew appeal for sightings of missing man’s grey uteAydan was last seen in Hamilton’s Chartwell area on August 17.15 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandTeen accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in courtThe charges relate to threats allegedly made earlier this year.15 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandHistoric Cardrona Hotel sold to Wānaka-led investor groupThe 162-year-old Cardrona Hotel has been sold to a Wānaka-led investor group.15 Oct 01:08 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand‘I’m not there to be an ornament’: New HBRC councillor wants chair role'They are the ones who should be hanging their heads,' she said of re-elected councillors.15 Oct 12:15 AM
New Zealand'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prizeHer diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.14 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandNew agreements reached in Wairoa flood-mitigation project'Rebuild their lives': Spillway construction could start by end of year.14 Oct 11:01 PM
TravelNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
New ZealandShe 'fell in love' with aircraft at age 11. Now, she's 'changing the engineering field'Keshika Warnakula said designing aircraft and seeing them fly was 'the best thing ever'.14 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
AgribusinessApple grower Scales upgrades 2025 earnings guidance Apple and logistics firm Scales has upgraded its earnings prospects. 14 Oct 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandMob leader ‘felt trapped’ before death, coroner findsBenson sought help for addiction and mental health issues before his death.14 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandThree candidates for and two against water meters in TararuaMayoral candidates are split over impending water meter installations in the district. 14 Oct 08:18 PM
New ZealandA 'space jellyfish' captivated stargazers across the North Island. What was it?A strange cloud formation wafted across the sky at dawn.14 Oct 06:27 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskPGG Wrightson’s now former chair ‘gobsmacked’Garry Moore’s dumping appears to have come out of left field.14 Oct 06:11 PM
New ZealandOn the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opensAnthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.14 Oct 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTararua's Tracey Collis on leadership, community and life after the mayoraltyTracey Collis reflects on nine years as mayor as Scott Gilmore prepares to take her spot.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld champion athlete returns to former track and schoolHe credits his years at Collegiate and coach Alec McNab for shaping his athletic path.14 Oct 05:00 PM
