New ZealandTwo more candidates join Tararua mayoral raceCouncillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy. 29 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandColder turn: Hawke’s Bay braces for chill and showersLow temperatures will creep in late Thursday morning.29 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information after assault on autistic person in HamiltonThe victim, aged 6 mentally, was attacked by a group of people. 29 Jul 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Marked improvement': Synlait's recovery sees major earnings liftSynlait expects an annual net loss of $27m to $40m, down from a $182.1m loss in 2024.29 Jul 10:33 PM
LifestylePremiere pomme de terre: New Zealand’s best pie is a potato top with a French twistThe winning pie is a potato top, with a potato middle.29 Jul 09:50 PM
FootballNapier City Rovers’ National League hopes rest on four key matches The Bill Robertson-coached team sits in fifth place on the points table. 29 Jul 07:59 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandCity leaders 'straightjacketed' in bid to tackle gambling issuesRotorua has a higher proportion of gambling interventions than Hamilton and Tauranga.29 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandMilk truck rollover closes section of SH2 Diversions are in place at SH34 and Omeheu Rd intersections.29 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand36,000 nurses to strike over staffing crisis, disrupting 4300 appointmentsPatient procedures and specialist consults will be postponed due to the strike.29 Jul 06:05 PM
LiveNew Zealand'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZSevere thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNext pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in forceDriving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.29 Jul 08:04 AM
Crime'Real risk he could have been killed': Forestry worker lost fingers in workplace accidentKohurau Contracting has been ordered to pay $150,000 after being sentenced this week.29 Jul 07:00 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks veteran ruled out of NPC season-opener with shoulder injuryThe 30-year-old was one of eight All Blacks released for the opening round of the NPC.29 Jul 06:23 AM
New ZealandNo suit, no experience, no jargon: Rotorua's novel job ad for $166k-a-year gigCould you be one of the 'everyday legends' Rotorua seeks? FYI – there's a catch. 29 Jul 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Fonterra bright spot as NZX 50 lifts 0.2%Infratil is quickly approaching the $12 mark for the first time since January.29 Jul 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Significant risk': NZTA calls for East Coast animal owners to address wandering stockNZTA called on farmers to help prevent stock animals from becoming a “road statistic".29 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoaming livestock in GisborneDavid Connell, owner of Gizzy Moves, was on a night drive in Wairoa when he came across wandering livestock. Video / SuppliedWatch29 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay F.A.W.C! festival paused amid funding challengesHB's big food and wine fest will return when funds allow it to maintain its high standard.29 Jul 04:39 AM
CrimePrivate prosecution against former council lawyer won’t include new allegationsChristopher Claydon failed to bring 20 new charges against George Swanepoel.29 Jul 04:30 AM
PoliticsSome farmers fear kids collecting eggs is illegal - Act ministerOne Labour MP advised children not to lick eggs if they had poo on them.29 Jul 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSunair still grounded but says progress being madeThe regional airline's chief says some Sunair planes should get clearance soon.29 Jul 04:00 AM
TourismAir NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourismThe Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.29 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous practice': Accidental house fire starts after petrol used in fireplaceOccupants treated for minor injuries, fire investigator warns of risks in using petrol. 29 Jul 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slipA group of motorists left their vehicles, spades in hand, to clear a slip on SH1 on the Brynderwyn Hills. Video / Nicola MorrisonWatch29 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandButter prices and Fonterra with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Rebecca Greaves, Pita Alexander, and Hamish Marr. 29 Jul 01:51 AM
New Zealand'No small feat': Rotorua rider defends BMX world titleIt's Jeanette Davies' second consecutive win at the event.29 Jul 12:23 AM
New ZealandJackson Ball a double Hawk and a Wisconsin BadgerOnly 17, he's set to play professional basketball in Australia and with a top US college.28 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandBoy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrestsPolice issued 51 tickets in Rotorua and 63 in Hamilton on Saturday.28 Jul 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs another $10/kg season on the cards for NZ dairy farmers?NZX futures pricing supports the case for a $10/kg milk price for farmers. 28 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandBold, colourful and a good cause: Hastings' new event aims to attract 1000 peopleCancer Society Hawke's Bay hopes the community event will grow in popularity each year.28 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandOrganic honey - from bush to boutique in CoromandelThe Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year. 28 Jul 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chaotic' or 'collaborative': Where schools stand on open-plan classroomsRotorua principals have seen different results from the larger learning spaces.28 Jul 07:49 PM
