New Zealand'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomyThe Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.06 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandCourt orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of IslandsA company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.06 May 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period. 06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandBusiness in the front, party in the back this Fieldays'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.'06 May 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marinaA forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.06 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandNapier Library to close on weekends amid uncertain futureThe Saturday closure comes amid a proposal to shut Napier Library for at least two years.06 May 01:49 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Dr Frank Mitloehner on methane emissionsMark Cameron, Richard Lindroos, Dr Frank Mitloehner, and Rick Ladd.06 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.06 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandalsReplacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.06 May 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlightAbout 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.05 May 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceilingThe ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.05 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling todayTraffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.05 May 10:49 PM
AgribusinessFonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision. 05 May 10:39 PM
New ZealandSecond council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'05 May 10:28 PM
BusinessSkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result. 05 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandWaikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukīHe piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.05 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandNational introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'05 May 09:36 PM
KahuIwi boss heads new board for Taranaki MaungaWharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.05 May 09:11 PM
New ZealandFarm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.05 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Two new 'destination' eateries to open in Historic Village'I think that what we’re bringing is a young, fresh approach to a historic sort of site.'05 May 08:13 PM
Entertainment'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealedHomegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.05 May 07:45 PM
TravelThe best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.05 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandBoP crash closes highway, one injuredOne person is injured; traffic management is in place.05 May 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Wheelstands up the middle of the road': Weeks of complaints before nurse hit by dirt-biking teens'It's a shame it takes an innocent person to get hurt for something to happen.'05 May 06:06 PM
New ZealandFrom 'one of those pricks' to a 'legend in blue': How a parking warden tamed the streetsA lot can change in 38 years on the beat – just ask John McKelvie.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs – water restrictions end, robbery arrests and tourism boostNews snippets from the Far North.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandGreen light: $9m confirmed for stopbank upgrades in Waipawa'Cyclone Gabrielle has left an indelible mark, and progress like this is so vital.'05 May 05:06 PM
New Zealand'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land returnThe group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Community support helps Whangārei teen with rare condition thriveCarrie Kunicich has atypical Friedreich ataxia, which impacts her muscles and vision.05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon successMatthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPatrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning supportOPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.05 May 05:00 PM
PropertyWhere first-home buyers are winning, and why 3100 borrowers decided to switchThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.05 May 07:55 AM
