New Zealand'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulationThe trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.23 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.22 Apr 11:08 PM
PoliticsWatch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway to WhangāreiThe Brynderwyn Hills section is expected to pass to the east of the current route. 22 Apr 11:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi sets world shearing record in historic South Africa featCopp and Tienie du Plessis tallied 970 at Teebus Waters, near Steynsburg.22 Apr 10:48 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's BayMore than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.22 Apr 10:41 PM
New ZealandKaitāia College Senior Drama students fundraising to go to national Shakespeare finalFundraiser to get Kaitāia College students to National Shakespeare Fest after regional win22 Apr 10:10 PM
New Zealand Sandwich press assault, hot water thrown: Prison attacks injure four staffSugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.22 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandCop charged with Good Friday drink-driving-related offenceThe officer is on leave and has had their driver’s licence suspended for 28 days.22 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandNZ, UK strengthen military partnership to support Ukraine, including dronesNew Zealand also expected to announce increased support for the joint Operation Interflex.22 Apr 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Great news': Tauriko road plan to boost jobs and growthThe NZTA Board has endorsed the Tauriko West Road investment case in the Bay of Plenty.22 Apr 08:14 PM
New ZealandFishermen rescue man from boat fire off Coromandel coastBlack smoke from the fire was visible from Cooks Beach.22 Apr 08:05 PM
New ZealandWhy some of our biggest exporters are worried about the Gene Technology BillParliament is considering a major overhaul of genetic modification laws.22 Apr 06:38 PM
New ZealandNorthland’s thin blue line getting nine new police recruitsNine new police officers for Northland, with three in the Far North22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandConsent granted: Napier-Wairoa highway realignment could start early next yearIt's the most costly job ever planned on Hawke's Bay roads, but it's a vital lifeline.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Anzac Day services are on in Waikato?From Pōkeno to Waiouru, there are lots of services to commemorate Anzac Day.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand25 years of Kaitāia Riding for the DisabledRiding for the Disabled celebrates a quarter of a century at the Church Rd complex.22 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMajor developer eyes another big housing subdivision in booming area If it goes ahead in future, the Havelock North project could include hundreds of sections.22 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Our promise that we won’t forget': Waiata honours Sir Bom Gillies, 28th Māori Battalion It is the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion.22 Apr 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphinsThree dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Napier City Rovers' next match is critical for National League hopesFrustration after Napier City Rovers fail to put away Central League strugglers.22 Apr 05:00 PM
SportGold rush: Swimmer Paige Conley cleans up at national champs'Butterfly is my strongest stroke, so I always get out pretty fast.'22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoat on fire off Coromandel coastEmergency services respond to vessel fire off Coromandel coast; one person rescued.22 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Forensic psychiatrist grilled on Olivia Podmore’s final messageThe coronial inquest resumed in Christchurch after being adjourned from 2024.22 Apr 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.22 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandHighway reopens after fatal crash near RotoruaEmergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.22 Apr 05:05 AM
CrimeCustoms fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposedOperation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.22 Apr 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Unnecessary interruptions': Kamo firefighters frustrated by vandalismKamo Fire Station windows have been smashed five times in the past year. 22 Apr 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Long-suffering' patients: Whangārei doctor on healthcare system strainDoctor shortages and delays were major issues discussed in Whangārei.22 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'All are welcome': Special requiem mass to honour Pope Francis' life and legacy'He was a Pope who truly lived the Gospel .. and we will remember him with deep affection'22 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Time of great sorrow': Bay leaders mourn Pope Francis' passingTodd Muller praised Pope Francis as a humble, reflective leader.22 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'22 Apr 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Quite a lot at times': Farming with a toddler in tow'If you're drafting, you have to keep one eye on him and one eye on the sheep.'22 Apr 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Horrific': 11yo cyclist injured after bottles thrown at race near HastingsThe occupants of a black Ford Ranger ute were seen throwing bottles from their vehicle.22 Apr 02:46 AM