New Zealand'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flyingHe used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbankTwo big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blew us away': Appeal donations mean some 'get to have a Christmas this year'Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVintage treasures await at Geraldine's car and machinery museumThere's something for everyone at the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionEditorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining throughOPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.20 Dec 03:45 PM
New ZealandDeath of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga''Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.20 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandChild in serious condition after falling, hitting their head at Whangārei FallsThe incident was reported about 7.30pm. 20 Dec 08:11 AM
New ZealandPair on bicycle seriously injured after motorbike hit-and-run in NorthlandPolice said the motorcyclist fled the scene immediately after the crash.20 Dec 06:05 AM
New Zealand'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over LegoThe children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flowThe Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.20 Dec 05:53 AM
New Zealand‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motelsTwo more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.20 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab launch, SH2 closure changes, return to fire restrictionsNews from around Tairāwhiti in a brief format.20 Dec 03:07 AM
Kahu‘Champion for the Coast’: Bill Burdett remembered by friends, colleagues and whānauThe former councillor and East Coast Rugby Union life member died on Thursday.20 Dec 03:00 AM
Entertainment‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.20 Dec 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Disheartening': Gisborne beaches need a clean ... againContractors shifting bigger debris on the city beaches after the storm20 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandHigh hopes of successful vintageThis week's rain welcomed by grape growers and winemakers20 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandRainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.20 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandHomicide inquiry after 'gentle soul' street dweller killed in Napier CBDStreet dweller Boy Taylor died in Napier's CBD on Wednesday morning.20 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandSir John Key wraps the year on The CountrySir John Key, Don Carson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Jim Hopkins, Jeremy Rookes.20 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandClear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanesRemedial works and safety improvements were finished today.20 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandRain proof ‘Santa is real’ for Gisborne farmersFarmers say the rain this week proves that Santa is real and it's been a blessing.20 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandTeary departure for Norma Hooks after more than 30 years of service with Plunket'Miss my colleagues': Plunket stalwart retires after three decades20 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandRural Waikato school wins $50k of supplies in national contestMangakino School once had a roll of 1800 students, now it has 50.19 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beachHapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there19 Dec 11:30 PM
Kahu‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trusteesOne new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.19 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
New ZealandA way forward: Progress in reopening Wairoa aged care facilityCall for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.19 Dec 11:07 PM
BusinessMeridian, Todd's Nova Energy plan big solar projectSolar farm should generate enough power for about 100,000 homes.19 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandNapier’s new disc golf course tipped to be busiest in Hawke’s BayThe nine-basket course has been opened following a $25,000 investment from the council.19 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandEnterprise, Comet swimmers do clubs proud at HB-PB champsComet swimmers competed hard at the HB-PB championships to finish year well19 Dec 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Huge impact': Local cancer trust receives 'generous' $13k donation from Rotary clubThe money will help fund 'supportive cancer care and integrative medicine' retreats.19 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandDoors opening for women in farmingWomen in farming a focus at East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa in February.19 Dec 10:12 PM
