OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Speed cameras lack the human touchOPINION: I miss the days of an MOT officer with a mo and a Mitsubishi V3000.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Limited space? Try a vertical gardenOpinion: I am a fan of vertical gardens and have seen some great examples.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrost, rot and wireworm: Potato problems of yesteryearThe highs and lows of spud-growing, from school competitions to frost-bitten crops.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCore blimey: Apple grower's 'TikTok Tuesdays' take off'The real highlight was seeing the good vibes it brought into the team.'04 Oct 04:00 PM
Black CapsMarsh century defies Black Caps as Australia seal series victoryNew Zealand's bowlers ultimately ran out of runs to defend at Bay Oval.04 Oct 10:16 AM
SportDame Noeline Taurua sidelined as Silver Ferns coach for Constellation CupTaurua remains in talks with Netball NZ over her coaching future.04 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandInternational Kiwi sportsman caught drink-driving, challenges convictionThe man, who's represented NZ internationally, was well above the legal limit.04 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhoops: Fresh paint job for Napier city centre ahead of cruise visitorsThe fresh paint job in the city centre resulted from an accidental leak.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Daily struggle': Firefighters say staff shortages risk delayed responsesCareer firefighters are preparing to go on strike later this month.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew police base to rise in Taradale after old station’s removalThe old Taradale police station has been removed and will be made available for sale.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Beyond common sense’: Hospo backlash over night market moveRotorua Night Market's trial shift to Kuirau Park is opposed by two long-standing backers.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarm offers unique animal encounters for kidsVisitors can cuddle guinea pigs and watch mice, chinchillas, and lizards.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBungled arrest leaves police detainee with fractured cheek, ammo dropped at scenePolice officers breached policy in pursuit and transport, but are cleared of punching man.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville's the place to be for tractor buffsThere's so much to see at the Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc and Dargaville Museum.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Black CapsSecond T20 washed out, NZ lose chance to win back Chappell-HadleeRain had the final say on a damp evening at Bay Oval.03 Oct 08:55 AM
New ZealandChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
CrimeMan escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpointBlade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.03 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCan hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.03 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRich-lister controlled charity posts surplus after Govt funding boost to its childcare centresBestStart is the largest operator in the early childhood sector, with over 260 centres.03 Oct 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Didn’t deserve to die this way': Victim named in Gisborne homicide probe Police confirmed a firearm was involved in the incident on Ormond Rd last week.03 Oct 03:40 AM
CrimeMum's frightening encounter after man tries to get into car with kids insideJacintha Okan’s 10-year-old son was in the front seat when the man tried the door.03 Oct 03:19 AM
SportLooking for a date or mate? The sport that's become a social phenomenonFrom friendly meets to budding romances, the padel community is thriving in NZ.03 Oct 03:00 AM
CrimeFirearm pointed at motorist leads police to discover 20kg of cannabis chocolates, drug operationA father and son were involved in the drug activity, which included 1108 infused sweets.03 Oct 03:00 AM
EntertainmentDisgraced music promoter speaks out after losing name suppressionThe convicted sex offender Pato Alvarez says he 'never intended to deny responsibility'.03 Oct 02:50 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Do council candidates understand your region’s economy?OPINION: Economic viability must be central in local election decisions.03 Oct 02:25 AM
New Zealand‘Sooner the better’: Destroyed bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuiltA decision to rebuild Brookfields Bridge has been hailed as 'awesome' for the community.03 Oct 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Stop playing PlayStation': PM tells school leavers to 'get off the couch', 'go find a job'Improving school attendance was 'job number one' for cutting future unemployment, he said.03 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandWhakaari families speak as coronial inquiry opens in WhakatāneFamilies told the inquest the deadly White Island eruption changed their lives forever.03 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandHealthcare 'out of reach' for middle NZ, says LabourMPs hold public health meeting in Tauranga, where a local says middle-cl03 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandGisborne councillors sign off new rules for mobile tradersPolice checks will now be mandatory for all mobile trading applicants.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMackay and McKay talk sport on The CountryRichard Loe, Jen Corkran, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, and Jamie Mackay. 03 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Is someone huffing all that?': About 50 nitrous oxide containers 'dumped' near beauty spot'Why do they have to litter our countryside and do that sort of thing? It’s sad.'03 Oct 12:18 AM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
