New ZealandFire hits block of flats in South WaikatoAn investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident.07 Aug 05:38 AM
EntertainmentRapid change brings challenges for NZ's fastest-growing districtThe area's population is expected to almost double in 30 years.07 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy gas shortages could halt production at key NZ fertiliser plantGas prices for industrial users are rising by 15% to 30%.07 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandRhubarb rush: Waikato café sells out of 'hundreds' of pies after award winThe cafe was one of four Waikato winners at this year's Bakels NZ Pie Awards.07 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandOur Changing World: Turning Taupō greenProject Tongariro battles invasive species to help restore vital wetlands.07 Aug 04:36 AM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandOne in serious condition after ute collides with trainEmergency services were called to the scene just after 4am.07 Aug 03:43 AM
New ZealandMan in court over critical injuries to baby in Wairarapa investigationThe baby was moved from Masterton Hospital to Starship children's hospital in Auckland.07 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandMotorway motorists dodge disaster with wrong-way driverDashcam footage shows the driver nearly colliding with an oncoming truck.07 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandTanker goes off road in Bay of Plenty, lane blockedPolice said traffic management is in place while they attend the scene.07 Aug 02:58 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Australia's foot-and-mouth disease vaccineJane Smith, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Jo Luxton, and Chris Russell. 07 Aug 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Very grateful': No votes cast but Rotorua has its first election winnerOnly one person wanted the seat, but its winner says that might be good sign.07 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZWild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment. 06 Aug 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Trolls everywhere': Abuse blamed as candidate shortage forces byelectionOnly three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board.06 Aug 08:18 PM
New ZealandResidents rally against proposal to cut rural police presenceResidents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.06 Aug 08:04 PM
New ZealandHomeless man jailed for spreading poo around police cellThe custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.06 Aug 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Casting them aside': Tensions rise as Tauranga bypasses water partnershipTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandCordons lifted, police presence remains in Ōwhata after operationNearby school access remains unaffected by the operation, police say.06 Aug 06:55 PM
New Zealand'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
New Zealand‘Caught in confusion’: Council taking another look at intersection after serious crashAaron Pohatu was taking his 11-year-old son to rugby when cars collided 'like a bomb'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral forums set for Hastings and NapierGrey Power candidate events are also coming, the first on Thursday.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Reluctant hero': Memorial to honour NZ airman's WWII braveryPhil Lamason talked a German firing squad into disobeying an order to shoot.06 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuOn The Up: East Coast kaimirimiri hope to attract international event to NZ after overseas successTe Kura Atuatiratanga came away with a silver and top 10 placement in Denmark.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policyA 15% tariff on NZ imports to the US starts tomorrow.06 Aug 05:00 PM
Auckland‘Unfair punishment’: Rural Auckland homeowners hit hard by sudden rates jumpRural areas such as Waiuku face rate rises of over 23%, local politicians say.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild dies after serious two-vehicle crash in KaikoheA family were travelling in one of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash.06 Aug 07:15 AM
New ZealandTwo teens charged over Tyreece Te Pairi's deathThe pair appeared in Hamilton District Court today.06 Aug 06:12 AM
Wellington'You will always be remembered': 'Caring', 'passionate' 15yo mourned after fatal ATV crashTeenager Jonty Ryan was described as someone with an unshakeable connection to nature.06 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park, posts about it on FacebookDogs are banned in the park, including in vehicles and skifields.06 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandFamily outraged as kuia's image used on Hobson's Pledge billboard without consentHobson’s Pledge used an image of Ellen Tamati without her permission.06 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandHighway reopens after timber truck blazeThe fire was contained just before 2pm.06 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured as car crashes down gully on Napier’s Bluff HillTwo people have been taken to hospital after a car plunged down a bank near the lookout.06 Aug 04:22 AM
