New Zealand'Housing is a human right': Tamariki in Hamilton emergency motels drops from 516 to 165Households in emergency housing motels dropped from 507 in 2023, to 144 in November 2024.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I felt like I failed her': Father haunted by preschool daughter's abuseJudge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandUnion mulls stab-proof vests, personal alarms for nurses after attackThe nurse was stabbed during a callout in Rotorua.16 Jan 06:55 PM
New ZealandBay veterans have 'fallen through the cracks'Organisations team up to find the Bay veterans falling through the cracks.16 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandIncoming rainmaker to sweep over Auckland, NorthlandHeavy rain could also plague the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne on Tuesday.16 Jan 05:34 PM
New Zealand'I talk about it in my sleep': 100-year-old gardener still digging lifeGardening is one of her two tips for a long life.16 Jan 05:08 PM
New ZealandSerious crash leaves two critically injured, blocks SH2 near WaihīThe crash happened 10km south of the town just after 8pm.16 Jan 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘Someday a fence won’t hold’: 13 crashes in five years on road to tourist hotspot'They are speeding, a lot, every hour of the day, every day.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi discovers native plant with cannabis-like propertiesDiscoveries about the plant have exciting potential for new homegrown health products.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents frustrated with $100k roadworks deemed unnecessaryResidents call road resealing 'unnecessary'16 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pathetic' sewerage system poorly designed from the start: DrainlayerCoastal residents despair as sewage continues to spill into picturesque bay.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 commuters frustrated by 'terrible' traffic – but pragmatic'Eventually, we’ll have a roundabout', one resident said.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s shocking’: Dust woes continue, residents call for stronger council actionResidents in the Far North are angered by dust issues despite dust suppression measures.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You stole his childhood’: Teen hitchhiker followed to playground and sexually preyed uponThe judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessKiwi v Aussie dairy farmers: Who’s the least satisfied and looking for another job?Research results give Australian industry stakeholders plenty to chew over. 16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'16 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandCelebrating magic of Celtic music at Smash Palace'Blending centuries-old melodies with vibrant energy and artistry'16 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Driver error’ the cause of a car crash that killed three peopleA couple from Hamilton and a man from Auckland died in the 2022 crash.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandOnline Foodbank NZ/HQ Gisborne closes, founder starts noticeboard ventureJohnathan Pere said he 'had a bit of a cry' after making the decision.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Devastated by the news': Well-known musician mourns relative killed in ThamesWell-known musician pays tribute to 'a guy we all liked'.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandMost swimming spots receive water quality tickLatest tests clear nearly all sites across the region for swimming and bathing.16 Jan 03:29 AM
CrimeMan, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in courtMaxwell Connor died earlier this week following an alleged altercation.16 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay of Plenty’s historic sites mapped on website'Grassroots' resource connects community to heritage.16 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandHalf of Gisborne’s 2024 vehicle fires suspiciousOne firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.16 Jan 03:00 AM
Kahu‘Affordable homes for whānau’: 48-unit Gisborne housing project beginsRents will be capped at 80% of the market rate to aid whānau.16 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandFinal year fees-free policy introducedNew policy offers fee coverage for final year tertiary students.16 Jan 02:36 AM
New ZealandPolice find missing Australian tourist in WaikatoThe Australian tourist missing in the Waikato area has been found.16 Jan 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘Warm and moist’: Low pressure system may bring rain, summer tempsMetService says one of the first big low-pressure systems of the year is forming.16 Jan 01:52 AM
KahuGisborne waka ama paddler Queen of Karāpiro once againAkayshia Williams powers her way to a seventh victory in the blue-ribbon waka ama race.16 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandTaheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% containedOn Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire. 16 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘In the right area’: Mayor says new Dannevirke mill is compliant after seven noise complaints'It’s a new business and they have invested heavily and it’s in the right area.'16 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandIndian High Commissioner plans new Rotorua gardenDiplomat and the mayor are involved in a community garden and sustainability initiative.16 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandClub points up for grabs at Gisborne SpeedwayHotly contested club points will make tomorrow's speedway meeting exciting.16 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandHamish Marr's tour of Latin America on The CountryHamish Marr, Chris Russell, Lynda Coopersmith, Brendan Lane, Bjorn Anderson.16 Jan 12:29 AM