New ZealandFishermen floored as 300kg dolphin leaps into boatThe bizarre wildlife encounter knocked one of the boaties over and left him bruised.28 Feb 07:21 AM
Property‘Some very famous people’ - Hollywood interest in $1m beach on Matakana Island"They've all been looking to buy a piece of paradise.” 28 Feb 07:20 AM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme ItiSelect committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.28 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandLong-serving councillor admits to drink-drivingAnna Park failed a compulsory breath test in November.28 Feb 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queuesNZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.28 Feb 06:41 AM
Crime'Agonising pain': Murder victim's family describe their loss as killer is jailedBob Kleiman’s body was found in a Whangārei home in 2022. Now his killer has been jailed.28 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandStudents claim man tried to get them into his vehiclePolice and school staff are warning students not to accept rides from stranger28 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure'These kids were really scared.'28 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandHow the Love Grace Handbag Appeal can make a difference in RotoruaMurdered tourist Grace Millane's memory is being honoured through a Women's Refuge appeal.28 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandWaipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from homeAs the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.28 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ extends decision on Napier after hours urgent care by four weeksIn the meantime, the urgent care service will close at 8pm from tomorrow.28 Feb 02:57 AM
LifestyleMarried at first flight: Rotorua couple win dream Fiji wedding on The Hits Breakfast'I’ve shed so many happy, awestruck tears.'28 Feb 02:56 AM
New ZealandNational flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.28 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Hospital receives $28.3m for new 28-bed unitThe new unit aims to improve patient flow and reduce ED wait times.28 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandUrgent hearing: Judge orders halt to Tarawera pipeline worksHe's troubled by both the council and the group opposed to the works.28 Feb 02:13 AM
New Zealand‘Delighted’: Home found for Hawke’s Bay’s new $15m-plus hospiceThe milestone comes two years after the last proposed site was abandoned due to flooding.28 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandPolice crackdown on shoplifting a success 'We have a zero tolerance to reoffending': Sgt Isaac Ngatai28 Feb 02:07 AM
New Zealand‘Tragic’: Police want witnesses to Whangārei park shooting to come forwardA woman was killed and a man is in hospital in a serious condition after the shooting.28 Feb 01:12 AM
Super Rugby‘Not overflowing with opportunities’: NZR on offshore benefits for Chiefs' coachThe Chiefs' head coach will head to Ireland on a three-year deal in July. 28 Feb 01:11 AM
New Zealand‘Only one person tried to kill me today’: Cyclist’s daily commute fearsMore than 1000 people regularly cycle, walk, or scooter along Cameron Rd.28 Feb 01:06 AM
New Zealand‘Close to everyone’s hearts’: Gisborne to consult on alcohol rules Public consultation on the Local Alcohol Policy will start in March.28 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Sir David Fagan's Golden Shears updateSir David Fagan, Mark Cameron, Anna Nelson, Chris Brandolino, R Shearer, S Duncan, S Loe.28 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandWaipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonightThe Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.28 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandFive Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concernsMinistry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.27 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsPort of Tauranga hopes for breakthrough on logjam, posts 27% net profit liftThe port has run out of capacity - but legal action has blocked growth again.27 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandOne dead in single vehicle crash on Nuhaka Opoutama RoadNuhaka Opoutama Rd closed after tragedy.27 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandSummer's not over yet: 30C coming again for Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay is the place to be for the first three days of meteorological autumn.27 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandYoung guns day at Golden ShearsFinals results in the day sessions on the first day of the Golden Shears in Masterton.27 Feb 10:20 PM
New Zealand$19b boost: Agri sector set to carry NZ economy this yearInfometrics’ latest look at regional economies shows signs of recovery in rural areas.27 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandShould new booze shops be allowed in Rotorua?The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.27 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan completes Waikato River challenge fueled by kumara - survives getting lost'I don’t know how you get lost on a one-way river.'27 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandOwners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashedThe volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.27 Feb 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'27 Feb 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Pathetic' vandals tear up cricket turfThe Katikati Cricket Club has been left disheartened after some weekend vandalism.27 Feb 09:01 PM
