New Zealand'We are a long way from being a ghost town': Community rallies over mill closureThe plywood mill closure will cost 119 workers their jobs, Mayor Gary Petley confirmed.01 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandToitū Te Tiriti cuts ties with Te Pāti Māori over leadership concernsLeaders voted on Tuesday night to formally cut ties with Te Pāti Māori.01 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandMaking bank in the Bay! Small town sells winning Lotto First Division ticketSaturday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $12m after no winner last night.01 Oct 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Most beautiful venue': Hawke's Bay's Slackbarn festival ups the scale for second yearThe January 10 festival at Black Barn will feature two stages of live acts.01 Oct 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketing'Baby-faced assassin back in business': TVNZ reporter questioned over textsThomas Mead, who is being sued by Talley's, faced a full day of cross-examination.01 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Brink of collapse’: Anger and confusion at new pensioner housing partnershipResidents of pensioner housing blocks in Rotorua face rental increases. 01 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandSlow cooked: New pig welfare rules to take 10 yearsThe minister said the plan gives farmers 'a realistic timeframe to make changes'.01 Oct 08:41 PM
New ZealandDid Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.01 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandLeeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud ofDairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.01 Oct 08:03 PM
New Zealand'We just wanna know that he’s okay': Whānau plea for missing manPolice believe he could now be in either Tauranga or Hastings.01 Oct 07:58 PM
New Zealand'Check, check, check': Northlander shares cancer battle lessonsA Kerikeri charity ball is being held to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.01 Oct 05:31 PM
New ZealandFarewell, 'Mr Magic': The engineer-turned-artist who painted through the painMike Maynard spent over 20 years helping people heal through art, even after his stroke. 01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay firefighters battling blazes and broken trucks'We had staff, but no trucks for them to jump on.'01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAllied health workers vote to strike on same day as primary school teachersMore than 11,500 allied health staff plan to walk off the job on October 23.01 Oct 04:51 PM
Black CapsRobinson ton in vain, Australia hammer Black Caps in Chappell-Hadlee openerNew Zealand’s bowlers were powerless to stop their opponents at Bay Oval.01 Oct 09:24 AM
TravelCape Brett hike: The brutal, beautiful track worth every stepThe Cape Brett Track offers stunning views of cliffs and a historic lighthouse.01 Oct 06:26 AM
New ZealandTokoroa workers suffer double blow with 149 job losses this yearA plywood plant closure follows the paper mill shutdown that cut 130 roles in June.01 Oct 05:56 AM
New ZealandBoat burglar and serial fraudster's $466k crime spree over four years Bradley Croft, 42, amassed more than 50 charges over four years.01 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Fend for themselves': Farmer banned from owning deer after animal cruelty charges One deer had become tangled in a fence by its antlers and had to be euthanised.01 Oct 04:57 AM
Agribusiness'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impactThe US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.01 Oct 04:33 AM
New Zealand'A bit of relief': Timber industry welcomes 10% US tariffThe United States is New Zealand's third-largest export market and continues to grow.01 Oct 03:24 AM
New Zealand‘Just jamming up all the lockers’ - rescue gear doesn't fit in new fire trucksFire crews say vital rescue gear had to be left piled on the station floor.01 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandGroup to celebrate 90 years helping Napier young people save livesThe Napier division of St John Youth is celebrating its 90th anniversary in October.01 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandMagpies putting it all on the line in Manawatū NPC clashThe second-most experienced forward returns from injury for the big match.01 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Energy and earthquake-prone buildings with the PMChristopher Luxon, Bill Mouat and Hunter McGregor. 01 Oct 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettesAttacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.01 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on bus granted electronic bail, keeps name secretThe 27-year-old's next court appearance is in December. 30 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day for anglers: Trout fishing season opens on Rotorua lakes Hundreds of boats are expected on Lakes Rotoiti, Tarawera and Okataina today.30 Sep 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Pride in our place': Locals rally for Hawke’s Bay Clean Up WeekCommunity helpers keep Central Hawke's Bay clean by clearing litter discarded on SH2. 30 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandHighways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up countrySnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 09:58 PM
RacingNZ racing hires Australian trio for leadership shake-upAll three new hires come from senior roles in Australia's racing industry.30 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandFresh bids to revive two closed bars in Tauranga suburbsNew liquor licences are being sought for Welcome Bay Tavern and Maungatapu Sports Bar.30 Sep 08:37 PM
New Zealand'Once in a generation': NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed cropUS sales fell 4% to $762m, dragging the overall export value down slightly.30 Sep 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a $90k fraud unravelled a lifelong friendshipElaine McHardy siphoned nearly $90,000 from the aviation company she owned with friends.30 Sep 07:40 PM
