New ZealandZespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipmentZespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.29 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandTogether at last: Family reunited with Canadian grandparents after Covid delayHow the pandemic kept this family apart and the heartwarming moment they reunited.29 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandTruck roll in Waikato dislodges powerline, SH30 in Benneydale blockedThe road is expected to be blocked for the next one to two hours.29 Jan 02:55 AM
New Zealand‘Stay within limits’: Lifeguards end weekday patrols on Gisborne beachesOnly one rescue occurred this season at Wainui, involving two children.29 Jan 02:53 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with drink-driving after late-night crash into treeThe Ford sedan hit a tree around 11.20pm, narrowly missing a house.29 Jan 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the boneFarmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.29 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandNapier powerboat racing carnage: 'Like the Waitemata Harbour on steroids'Less than half the boats in the Napier racing survived the first two races undamaged.29 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandKerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglaryThe 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.29 Jan 01:47 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near CambridgeAt this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.29 Jan 01:45 AM
PoliticsThe 38 roads where speed limits will be increasedThe changes will take effect by July 1.29 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandCambridge Rd to open days ahead of scheduleSheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.29 Jan 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones joins forces with Australian MPs to fight ‘woke’ banksThe fight against 'woke' banking has gone transtasman.29 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandCyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in NorthlandAn investigation team is hunting for the person responsible.29 Jan 12:08 AM
New ZealandRabobank's Michael Every talks Trump and trade on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Michael Every, and Hunter McGregor.29 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandPolice urge vigilance regarding kids' online safety as school resumesPhotos can reveal personal details, putting families at risk.28 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandNorthland teachers face challenges as curriculum changes loom in 2025Northland educators remain dedicated amid upheavals.28 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - rugby taonga stolen, speed limits raisedNew snippets from the Far North28 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandExplained: Why last night’s big quake rocked some harder than othersThe Eketahuna tremor was felt much more strongly in Wellington than Taupō.28 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandOne of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest homes up for sale, after refreshOne of Napier's oldest homes is up for sale for the second time in three years.28 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandSpeed limits back up to 100km/h by JulyThe speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.28 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets mystery as Napier lags in Countdown rebrandingA supermarket brand in Napier for 36 years has still got some time to go yet28 Jan 10:29 PM
New Zealand‘He would wrap you in a hug’: Dame Tariana, family besotted with ‘beautiful’ rugby playerThe family plans to bring the 29-year-old’s body to Whangaehu.28 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigatingThe road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.28 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandNapier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tributeQueen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.28 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandOperation Trolley: ‘Direct attack’ on homeless or making Rotorua’s CBD safe?Locals react to the police crackdown on people using shopping trolleys for personal ends.28 Jan 09:36 PM
New Zealand$60,000 damage to liquor store ram-raided for ‘couple of bloody Woodstocks’The owner fears for his and his staff's safety.28 Jan 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'28 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandWetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreakThe majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.28 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Just the truth': Author's Te Tiriti kōrero at Rotorua Library eventHer book, 'Understanding Te Tiriti', is a Nielsen bestseller.28 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandMangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopeningDespite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm28 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandOne dead in BoP crashPolice were called to the single-vehicle crash about 1am.28 Jan 06:07 PM
New Zealand'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trailThe dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'28 Jan 05:00 PM