New ZealandHawke's Bay driver wins New Zealand Stock Car ChampionshipCaleb Ireland, 22, was the only Hawke's Bay qualifier, but beat 219 others to the win.19 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandTaxi driver fields Lotto callsA taxi driver has been receiving Lotto inquiries to his 0800 number.19 Jan 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a 12-year-old Kiwi took home a medal at a world sailing regattaSometimes even the smallest people can make the biggest difference.18 Jan 11:30 PM
SailGPRivalry reignites as familiar Burling and Tuke foe joins SailGP fleetThey've meet at the Olympics and America's Cup, now the rivalry resumes in SailGP. 18 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘God bless beautiful you’: Friend’s heartfelt tribute after Northland mum’s ‘unexplained’ death'I hope your children will be surrounded by ur loved ones [sic]', a friend wrote online.18 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandHow surfer Ollie Dobbin bought three Ōhope businesses before the age of 24His first business was a surf school which he bought when he was still in high school.18 Jan 07:04 PM
Property‘Queen did the dishes in my house’ - $10m island estate that hosted royalty hits marketEco "paradise" is also a hit with kiwis.18 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLake Rotoiti’s classic boat parade a ‘special sight’The 28th annual Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Parade is on February 8.18 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandYoung A&P entrants in for clucking good timeA 10-year-old Tauranga boy is fast becoming an expert in chickens.18 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Horseradish packs a punch on your plateOpinion: This hardy perennial plant is easy to grow and is cold and drought-tolerant.18 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed - and how to vote for the ultimate winnersWe can reveal the top 10 finalists in each category for NZ's Best Beach 2025.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No reason for panic': The plague rats of 1900"Discovery should impel people throughout New Zealand to persist in sanitary precautions."18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandŌkahu Bay cannon theft: Suspect says antique would be 'nice ornament' as police files revealedIs the old cannon in a storage locker somewhere, or did it disappear into the Far North?18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Slight error with accelerator' results in police car crashing into fenceAn alleged dangerous driver hits lamppost, police respond and crash patrol car at scene.18 Jan 06:37 AM
New ZealandUS man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing tripThe beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.18 Jan 12:53 AM
New Zealand"It's like rugby on wheels": Bay athletes selected for Team NZ Roller Derby World CupAthletes from Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne have been named in Team NZ Roller Derby.17 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandThe 'heartland for Māori culture and enterprise' to celebrate Māori businessApplications and nominations for the 2025 awards are open until February 14.17 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTauranga-based e-motorcycle maker Ubco tipped into receivership, ex-boss fires shotsAll staff terminated as bad year for tech continues.17 Jan 10:51 PM
New Zealand'We dug up graves': Kiwi lawyer on the cases that will always stay with himSatchie Govender: 'They were having a barbecue while she was digging her own grave'.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rentAfter being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandFive arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith ForestsSeveral gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.17 Jan 08:14 PM
New Zealand‘It’s everywhere’: Influencers push back at $20,000 offer to promote online gambling'We are counteracting that and saying to our people there is another way.'17 Jan 06:41 PM
PropertyOverseas surfer selling former police station hidden in the middle of the bushCop shop was turned into a three-bedroom home after being shifted from Kaitaia to Houhora.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBit of a Mission: Why international artists aren’t coming to the Bay in 2025A lull in Mission and stadium concerts in Hawke's Bay is likely to continue through 2025.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTales from the back road: Charms and ruts of the 'scenic' route from Hawke's Bay to WairarapaSimon Burt decided to take the road less travelled. He found a book to write.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Give it a nudge': Shearer sets sights on solo world recordThe current record is 872, set by Stu Connor in Cornwall in 2021.17 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandWhy a Northland walkway reopening is fuelling debate on public accessThe Waikaraka Walkway at Mt Tiger has been opened by an Overseas Investment Office ruling.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSteve Braunias: A death at ChristmasWhat it's like to lose a family member at the happiest time of the year.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents' fight for 'justice' after daughter dies in crashVaishali McNeill, 15, died in a 2023 head-on crash with a truck. Parents Sarb Mann and David McNeill want harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Video / Andrew Warner, SuppliedWatch17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Marsden Estate’s winemaking achievements will continue following saleMarsden Estate owners Rod and Cindy MacIvor reflect on vineyard sale.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatient had assisted death in farm paddock after rest home rejectionRest homes and other facilities may be required to allow assisted dying. 17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You are not alone’: Teenage troubles on the rise; support agency works with record numbersSUPP helped a record number of teens with substance and mental health issues.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She had all of her life to live': Parents fight for 'justice' after 15yo dies in crash'He’s destroyed our lives.'17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy seen struggling in harbour rescued by vehicle ferry skipperBoysie-James Siosiua was pulled from the harbour after trying to retrieve a basketball.17 Jan 04:00 PM
