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
New ZealandKaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhemPowerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May26 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
New Zealand‘24 hours of pain’: Marathon walk for cancer supportGareth Mentzer plans to walk over 100km in 24 hours around his Mahora block.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe farmer ending the awkwardness of borrowing from bank of mum and dadLending to friends and family can be fraught business. Tom Aitken's created the solution.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow top 10 performing iwi have grown assets to $8.2bTop 10 performing iwi hold about two-thirds of total assets, about $8 billion.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Napier City Rovers are eager to build on last season's successIt's time for the team of 2025 to write their own chapter in Napier City Rovers history.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto: 14 players split prize - here's where the winning tickets were soldIt will be a night to remember for these lucky Kiwis.26 Mar 09:38 AM
New Zealand‘Frankly evil’: Judge slams Mongrel Mob's ‘gratuitous’ attack that left one man deadJustice Andrew Becroft: 'It was mob violence. Metaphorically and literally.'26 Mar 07:23 AM
New ZealandRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM
CrimeNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strikeThe 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.26 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandHeart and sleep tests available at new Rotorua clinicPatients will no longer need to travel to Hamilton for two private diagnostic tests.26 Mar 04:00 AM
MotorsportSupercars drivers revving up for ITM Taupō Super440The driver with the most points on race weekend claims the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy.26 Mar 03:56 AM
LifestyleDomino’s pizza trays found in nearby bathroom, chain says they hadn’t been used for yearsDomino's confirmed the trays have since been disposed of. 26 Mar 03:48 AM
New Zealand'You’ve got a mental illness': Second video emerges of lawyer yelling at protestersPaul Fisher has been filmed yelling at protesters in 2023 and 2025.26 Mar 03:41 AM
New Zealand‘It’s real and authentic' – Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro visits Te Kura o OtangareiPrincipal Danelle Unuwai said she was proud her kura had been chosen to be a host.26 Mar 03:00 AM
