Crime‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yoTeen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.05 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandCompany lodges fast-track Waihī mine applicationOceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.05 Mar 07:22 PM
New Zealand‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auctionThe auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.05 Mar 05:13 PM
New Zealand Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionMike DinsdaleThousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chairNZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lightsNews snippets from the Far North.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Can’t say no to your grandma': 75-year-old convinces daughter and grandson to do an Ironman with her'We weren’t just racing. We were creating memories as a family.'05 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPicky eating is in the genes - so how do you know if your child is a 'problem feeder'?Rose Bertram knows exactly what it is like to clash with a picky eater at meal times.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claimThe child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributaryThe cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWedding bells and pre-season slog for Napier City Rovers captainSummer's been all about wedding bells and hard graft in training for inspirational leader.05 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandFamily honours legacy of slain woman Turipapa TukereThe Ngāruawāhia woman died after a daylight brawl in Waikato.05 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Both men helped themselves': Mongrel Mob members raped 14-year-old in motel roomThe teen was subjected to a terrifying sexual assault that spanned several hours.05 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandCrankworx Rotorua: Riders to watchRotorua’s Lachie Stevens-McNab, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene and Jenna Hastings among stacked field.05 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured as crash closes Totara StEmergency services were called about 4pm, police say.05 Mar 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill NZ farmgate milk prices hold?Expectations of a $10/kg-plus milk price remain in place despite weak dairy auction.05 Mar 03:53 AM
New ZealandThe Mining Mum: How a podcast transformed Kiwi woman’s career pathGisborne's Tegan Larkins empowers women in mining through podcast, recruitment.05 Mar 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exportsExport values in January increased 28% year-on-year to $927 million.05 Mar 03:41 AM
New Zealand‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental healthRotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.05 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandHamilton city councillor resigns just months before electionHe was first elected as a councillor in the 2021 byelection.05 Mar 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain'The only way we are going to continue to compete globally is through innovation.'05 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandThe PM talks Trump, tariffs, and sandwiches on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Emma Brodie, Emma Higgins, and Gordon Rennie.05 Mar 01:01 AM
BDBDBusinessDeskSweeping tariffs threat for NZ agriculture'Have fun!' Trump tells US farmers - but President provides few details.05 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandHokianga hospital rescue helicopter pad fundraiser hits $20k total in a weekGenerous donors give $20k to upgrade Hokianga rescue helicopter pad.05 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly takes Tauranga McDonald’s worker hostage at ‘gunpoint’The man allegedly took the worker outside with something held against his neck.05 Mar 12:32 AM
New Zealand‘Short-sighted’: Mayor criticises gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal'Over the last few years, the flip-flopping of policy direction has cost our communities.'05 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandPyes Pa Road reduced to one lane after crash, minor injuries reported'A car hit a bank and the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries,' police said.05 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandString of suspicious fires south of Auckland under investigationThe fires were lit across the first three months of this year. 05 Mar 12:01 AM
New Zealand‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.04 Mar 11:21 PM
New ZealandTeen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seenThe teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.04 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandThunder on track: Motorsport park plannedDetails of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.04 Mar 10:20 PM
