New ZealandEviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaintsPolice confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on trackPolice extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.22 Mar 06:24 AM
New ZealandGisborne police investigating reports of gunshots fired into houseOfficers were called to a Ranfurly St address at around 6.30am.22 Mar 06:07 AM
New Zealand‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospectsNeasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.22 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandParty line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museumThe exhibition features nostalgic chunky phones with circular dials.21 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journeyHigh-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit. 21 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Gisborne mass brawl diesThe death of the 26-year-old has been referred to the coroner.21 Mar 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'21 Mar 08:06 PM
New ZealandChurch minister’s family loses home, dog in devastating vicarage fireThe family of six is grateful for the support of their community after the Katikati blaze.21 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandStink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57kA judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.21 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewageCouple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.21 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke’s Bay streams flowing'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'21 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Complete lack of understanding’: Govt's online casinos plan threatens sports fundingIf you depend on gambling for funding, it creates a 'perverse incentive', Minister says.21 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Your record's smoked': Runner needs 'divine intervention' to keep his 36-year NZ recordRichard Potts ran an NZ schools 1500m record in 1989. It still stands, but for how long?21 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A high-wire trapeze’: Blues trio ready to launchBrian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Different boat’: Gisborne Council grapples with speed rule changesThe council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrakes pumped on SH3 speed limit increase'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree helicopters respond to Waikato crash, five injuredThree people have been seriously injured and another is in a critical condition.21 Mar 07:41 AM
New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Stale, frozen, hard, crumbly’: Rotorua students served one bread roll for lunchThe school's co-principal says the menu lacks appeal and results in significant waste.21 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandPuppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughterThe 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.21 Mar 06:00 AM
Super RugbyChiefs beat Moana PasifikaAll the action as the Chiefs beat Moana Pasifika 50-35 in Pukekohe.21 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandPolice knock on doors of parents as crackdown on boy racer meet begins'Plenty of parents now have a greater awareness of their teenagers’ weekend activities.'21 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandMan died in armchair four days after crash injuries not detectedLance Hohaia Houpapa was found dead in his armchair four days after a crash. 21 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandNo backing down for Napier health services protestA Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.21 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport’s $3 million upgrade to runway lightingHawke's Bay Airport is undergoing a $3m runway upgrade, including 169 new LEDs.21 Mar 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandVillage evolution: Centre of Havelock North's future to be decidedCouncil wants to know how to grow Havelock North, while keeping its 'unique character'.21 Mar 01:23 AM
New ZealandAvian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterwaysMPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandIn by Christmas: Building of 28 subsidised rentals on track The rentals will target essential workers in healthcare, education and emergency services.21 Mar 01:00 AM
Kahu‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to dieDean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.21 Mar 12:06 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate suspicious fire at local MaraeThe fire happened early on Sunday morning.20 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandPerson dead in BoP hunting incidentPolice were notified at 2am about the incident.20 Mar 11:24 PM
