PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHotels pour millions into luxury upgrades as visitor demand reboundsFive hotels in a tourism town speak on renovations and what's driving post-Covid growth.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tracking vigorously': Tropical system looms as sizzling heat and heavy rain approaches MetService is tracking a tropical system that could affect New Zealand next week.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly farm accidents: Farmers died days apart lifting vehicles with tractor forksThe son of one farmer said his father 'could have died a thousand times in other ways'. 05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He didn't come home': Partner’s tribute to best friend killed in crashLauren Powell's partner Kerry McDonald was killed in a crash in Whangārei early this year.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Make it easy, make it fun': Disc golf course opens in TaihapeThe 18-tee course has options for beginners through to experienced players.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out near Waikato chicken farmSmoke from the blaze drifted towards nearby towns.05 Mar 06:58 AM
LifestyleKiwi content creator ‘permanently banned’ from TikTok over involuntary Tourette’s ticLeighton Clarke had garnered 4.7 million followers on his TikTok account. 05 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandHealth workers left unpaid after Waikato payroll glitch hits 5500 staffAbout 5500 HNZ staff in Waikato have been affected by an error in the rostering system.05 Mar 05:08 AM
New ZealandWoman admits causing crash that killed promising young jockey riding dirt bikeThe victim's family is now fighting to keep the summary of facts of the case concealed.05 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Protesters slam Govt over cancelled pay equity claimsUnions Bay of Plenty join nationwide protest calling for repeal of the new pay equity law.05 Mar 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Medium smacks': Teacher hit 7-year-old students around the head with stick, guitarStudents said Patrick Tokoroa Heke used physical force against them daily.05 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandOrchardist’s daughter wins Golden Shears women’s titleHastings-based Mollie Moffett, 24, grew up on an apple orchard near Fernhill.05 Mar 03:49 AM
New ZealandPerson charged over Mātangi assault, more arrests likelyThe alleged assault followed noisy burnouts on Marychurch Rd about 8pm.05 Mar 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Holy heck!': Gisborne woman discovers major Lotto win days after drawThe woman 'didn’t think too much about it' when she first heard someone local had won.05 Mar 02:21 AM
AucklandUncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herdKHH says 149 animals must be rehomed in 2026 or the herd could exceed 1000 in three years.05 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandRotorua retailer accused of selling nangs appears in courtPolice allege he illegally sold nitrous oxide 'for recreational use' despite warnings.05 Mar 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFootpath fight: Residents lose case over closure at retirement villageA disputes panel ruled Arvida could close the path and keep the fence.05 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Wily navigator': Shane Jones talks Winston Peters on The CountryOn today's show: Shane Jones, Phil Holden, Alex Tait and Chris Russell.05 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandFine Hawke’s Bay weekend ahead as scooter riders hit the highway to WellingtonMetService expects sun and mid-20s highs across Hawke's Bay all weekend.05 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandRotorua to host Super Rugby clash after Tonga funding shortfallRotorua will host the city's first Super Rugby game since 2018 in April. 05 Mar 12:09 AM
New ZealandWhat Northlanders need to know about this week’s mystery shakesESNZ manually logged six small quakes in Northland between March 1 and March 4. 04 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandNew animal rules: Tougher dog limits and new chook licence but cats untouchedDog owners face new leash requirements for pets and no-go areas in Tauranga.04 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandKiwi's narrow escape from Dubai before Iran missile hit his hotelAirspace across much of the Middle East has since been closed or restricted.04 Mar 10:26 PM
New Zealand'We just want to help': Couple’s $30 dinners gain an online followingJodie and David Turner share affordable family dinners on TikTok and Facebook.04 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandInternational trio take charge on day one of Golden ShearsThe international impact was felt early at the 2026 Golden Shears in Masterton.04 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandCommunity calls for safer streets as noisy drivers plague MountThe petition, launched in December, now has 1108 signatures.04 Mar 05:13 PM
New ZealandShare of the loot! Winning First Division ticket sold in TaurangaPowerball now jackpots to $10m on Saturday, with Strike Four at $400,000.04 Mar 05:12 PM
New Zealand'I'm the best at this': 'Prolific' dealer ran drug window from CBD shopPolice surveillance recorded Jeremy Jones repeatedly boasting about his drug dealing.04 Mar 05:04 PM
New Zealand'I shop big': Customer contests $85 parking fine for being in supermarket more than 2 hours Renee Sciascia did a $400 shop for five people. She didn't know there was a time limit.04 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sitting thigh-to-thigh': Why Whanganui's taxi-buses will not return'A Toyota HiAce is a great vehicle for your family, band or church group.'04 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Family calls for resignations after brother's prison cell deathHis death is one of three suspected murders in Mt Eden shared cells in just over a year.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Change is on the way': Warm weather sweeps aside cold mornings in NZTemperatures are set to move into the high 20s for much of the South Island's east coast.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingButter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbingGlobal butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetailer faces prison time for allegedly selling nitrous oxide canistersPolice allege the man ignored repeated warnings to stop selling the substance.04 Mar 05:41 AM
