New Zealand‘We all had a ball’: Close to 5000 people taste the best meatballs in HastingsAround 4500 to 5000 people attended the inaugural Hastings event.17 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandWild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue missionRescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.17 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandCollege secures regional debating title for third year'Prevalence of technopessimism' subject of grand final debate.17 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandTokoroa receives biggest housing boost since the 1970sStrathmore Park is expected to deliver 187 homes in stages.17 Mar 07:26 PM
New Zealand‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman successNicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.17 Mar 07:08 PM
KahuHow a Kiwi butcher carved her path to a world stage in ParisShe is the only female on the Hellers Sharp Blacks team of six butchers.17 Mar 06:36 PM
CrimeBullets fired into packed rural pub near Wairoa, police investigate gang linksPolice are searching for a white hatchback seen in the area before the shooting.17 Mar 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly changeSevere wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.17 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – New sports hub, upgraded tsunami maps and bowel screeningNews snippets from the Far North.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia coupleFar North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri-based budgeting and family service closing its doorsFar North budgeting and family service closing after 27 years helping struggling families17 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel newsNew Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winnersAn inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Red wine’: Taradale’s woman secret to a long life at 100'I feel like I’m having my second childhood.'17 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ blueberries ripe for expansionNew Zealand produced about 4000 tonnes of blueberries in 2023/2024 on 1000 hectares.17 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandCold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZSouth Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.' 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo orthopaedic surgeons leaving Whanganui Hospital after 65 years of surgery'The people you’re operating on tend to be your neighbours, friends.'17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attackedThe woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We could lose experts’: Funding uncertainty for literacy teachersPossible reinvestment of funds has been labelled 'a kneejerk reaction to finances'.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s very physical’: Northland cleaning injury claims cost millionsNorthlanders have nearly $7m in ACC claims for cleaning injuries since 2020.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand96-year-old skydiver honoured for raising $51k for St JohnJean Crabtree, 96, was honoured with the St John Priory Vote of Thanks.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandCancer survivor calls for funding of DaratumumabTove Jensen-Munroe says the drug will be her 'best option' if she relapses. Video / Megan WilsonWatch17 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Milestone in the history of Boon': Hamilton celebrates special centenaryHamilton's much-loved street art festival turned 10 last weekend.17 Mar 03:13 AM
New Zealand‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be fundedOther patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.17 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandSchool transforming their 'chicken and chips kids' with healthier lunches'This programme has been awesome in introducing new tastes and textures.'17 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandBig three set for Napier NPC games in 2025Three big city teams will face the Magpies at McLean Park. All the best!17 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandLong delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZIt comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.17 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandGolden Shears champ shines at Warkworth A&P ShowAll the shearing action from the Warkworth and Methven A & P Shows.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.17 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandFamily fun at the Waiau A&P Show'It’s always had an atmosphere of being a friendly show.'17 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandFour-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sightsTh teenager is lining up a world record attempt this week.17 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds on Reserve Bank’s capital rulesRichard McIntyre, David Seymour, Chris McCollough, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan.17 Mar 01:01 AM
New Zealand‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa trafficThe eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.17 Mar 01:00 AM
