New Zealand‘Heartstring stuff’: Former politician wants reserve returned to whānau'We think it’s appropriate it comes back to our whānau.'25 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash 'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'25 Mar 02:47 AM
New Zealand‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident namedThe young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.25 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAsset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwiMost iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Which BoP communities may move to a new electorateThousands of people affected by proposed electorate border reshuffle.25 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crashDrivers should avoid the area and expect delays.25 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandBoil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir raftersResidents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.25 Mar 01:01 AM
New ZealandPolice car rammed, man attempting to evade police bitten by police dog Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.25 Mar 12:58 AM
New Zealand‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovationZespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.25 Mar 12:21 AM
New Zealand‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600mVent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.25 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessE-motorbike maker Ubco owes $36m, potential purchaser emergesThe firm went into receivership in January, having raised tens of millions from investors.25 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tyre specialist stunned at damage from roadworks, dozens of cars affectedMore than 30 people have already called the council to request help.24 Mar 11:54 PM
New Zealand‘We’re not going to tolerate it': Gisborne police to crack down as gang tension simmersPolice get special powers to act in sorting out gang conflict in the district.24 Mar 11:31 PM
Kahu‘Peace’ for Ngāti Hāua negotiator ahead of signing Deed of SettlementNgāti Hāua will sign its Deed of Settlement at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui.24 Mar 11:12 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island timelapseRecent timelapse taken of Whakaari/White Island. Evidence of fresh explosive activity had been seen on the island. Video / Damian Rahmann PhotographyWatch24 Mar 11:08 PM
New ZealandMan charged with manslaughter, unlawful hunting after Kawerau man’s deathA man will appear in the Rotorua District Court accused of Stuart Stobie's manslaughter.24 Mar 10:48 PM
PoliticsPM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and druggedOne minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.24 Mar 10:43 PM
New Zealand‘The Giant’: Unique Havelock North arts and crafts home on market The Havelock gem is a historic nod to a simpler, traditional cottage style.24 Mar 10:22 PM
EntertainmentTicket law reform urged as festivals leave fans $2.4m out of pocketJuicy Fest, Timeless Summer cancellations show regulations fail to protect punters.24 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandConvicted murderer death in custody: Police failed in duty of careMartin, 63, was found dead in her Gisborne cell on November 23, 2023.24 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandSeriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'24 Mar 09:15 PM
New Zealand‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman finalSheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.24 Mar 09:09 PM
BusinessMeridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homesMeridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.24 Mar 08:32 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashesSeventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.24 Mar 07:19 PM
New ZealandFar North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more successBay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvery day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree FarmOn a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewedNews snippets from the Far North.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years openNurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi festival tipped to draw thousandsFar North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.24 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHapū agree price for 50% share of Hawke’s Bay AirportIf the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow much a 12% rates rise could add to Tauranga homeowners' billsThe mayor says the council found $29m in savings to get the overall rise down to 12%. 24 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 yearsSome of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.24 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sick, monstrous desires’: Sexual blackmail victim confronts religious leader'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
