PremiumPremiumOpinionPip Thompson: There’s life after 5pm - Hawke’s Bay needs to wake upOur towns so quickly turn into ghost towns, with limited options for locals and visitors.20 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandHow a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo examMaieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.20 Feb 05:01 PM
New Zealand‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandUp the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matchesAfter a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeingA convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits''For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'20 Feb 04:02 PM
CrimeIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBird nests: Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risksA veteran firefighter warns farmers to stay vigilant against tractor fires.20 Feb 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yetParties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.20 Feb 05:09 AM
New ZealandCHB tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%Hastings can't accommodate any new projects in 2024/25.20 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandRestrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North ShoreLegal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.20 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifelineNapier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.20 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandCall for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifesRural midwife Emma Bilous says the shortage 'has a lot of parts to it'.20 Feb 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delaysPatrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.20 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreakThe church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention. 20 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandKatie Milne talks climate change on The CountryKatie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.20 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUsing bull kelp to make art: Five questions with Heidi Brickell'Making art – in the most authentic way – I can’t explain the joyfulness it gives me.'19 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandPerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’Mayor Alex Walker says shutdown showed tough call to invest more is the right one.19 Feb 10:14 PM
KahuHāwera business to cater for thousands at Te MatatiniKiri Erb's staff will increase from 36 to 50 for the kapa haka nationals.19 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandFirefighters among five taken to hospital after collapse while erecting portable homeThose injured had been erecting a structure on private land next door to the fire station.19 Feb 09:07 PM
New ZealandSH3 closed: Person ejected after van hits treeThe crash involved a van hitting a tree near Maraetaua and Pukenui Rds.19 Feb 08:51 PM
KahuIwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlementThe settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.19 Feb 08:40 PM
New Zealand‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'19 Feb 07:29 PM
New ZealandHamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in townOver 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.19 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing is going to move’: IT glitch in Air NZ regional planes temporarily grounds fleetPassengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.19 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reportsMacnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
