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
New ZealandMayor backs quake rule changes as boost for Chateau TongariroThe 96-year-old landmark was shut in 2023 because of earthquake risk.30 Sep 07:14 PM
New ZealandWhat’s behind the mystery smell hanging over KawerauBay of Plenty Regional Council has fielded 41 odour complaints since Sept 21.30 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes Ngāruawāhia road, critical injuries reportedThe intersection is expected to stay shut for several hours.30 Sep 06:47 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after late-night Far North crashEmergency services were called to the crash about 11.15pm in Ōhaeawai.30 Sep 06:29 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak at centre of long‑tailed bat surveyLocals within 25km can host detectors to capture rare-bat activity.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical condition': Person rushed to hospital after Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 7.40pm.30 Sep 08:08 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomZespri eyes next decade after hitting $4.5b milestoneThe exporter now sells to 52 countries, with US sales up 30% despite tariffs.30 Sep 08:00 AM
PropertyEmergency housing motel sold in $12m liquidation saleOverseas buyers, developers, and investors showed interest in swag of Hamilton properties.30 Sep 05:55 AM
Business'One punch after the other': Community reels from Carter Holt closure newsA small number of roles will remain to process imported timber.30 Sep 04:22 AM
New ZealandMeasles warning after Bay of Islands school show identified as exposure siteNorthland’s childhood vaccination rate is the country’s lowest, at 62%.30 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNaut shows off new electric propulsion system for boats, clocks up offshore salesA Whangārei-based start-up hits the Waitematā.30 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandRaging flames, exploding windows: Neighbours fight fatal fire with garden hoses'I started banging my fence, yelling ‘fire fire fire’'.30 Sep 02:13 AM
New ZealandDoco goes behind the scenes of the Steamers' high-stakes weekFilm-makers followed the Steamers during the week before the NPC Grand Final in 2024.30 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Jack Fagan on shearing competition seasonJack Fagan, Greg Gent, Scott Graham and Rebecca Greaves. 30 Sep 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Fair bit of damage': Ambulance hit in Northland highway crashState Highway 1 at Whakapara was closed while the scene was cleared.30 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandInquest into deadly White Island eruption a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’, says victim's relativeAlmost six years after the eruption that killed 22, a coroner will examine what happened.29 Sep 11:21 PM
TravelSummer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in nowFrom sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.29 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after brazen jewellery snatch off mall shopper, bystanders give chaseA 29-year-old man will face a robbery charge in court on October 2.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandTe Rangimaheu named successor as Ngāti Tūwharetoa arikiThousands gathered at Waihī Marae in Tūrangi to farewell Tā Tumu Te Heuheu.29 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.29 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandNot kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting tripsGavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.29 Sep 10:10 PM
New Zealand'If I wasn’t going to be a farmer, I wanted to be a teacher'Farmer Greg Crombie combines passions to manage Smedley Station. 29 Sep 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Serious risk to parks': Council warns over rise in e-motorbike usePolice urge the public to report unsafe riding but not to put themselves at risk.29 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandGovernment may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errorsMāori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.29 Sep 09:57 PM
BusinessSorry customers, Kitchen Things staff come first for payoutsIt's good news for staff, but what next for affected customers?29 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
EnergyDry year cover: Commission backs deal to keep Huntly generators onlineGenesis had warned it would retire Rankine Unit 2 in January 2026 without a deal.29 Sep 08:32 PM
CrimeTeens flee police in wrong-way motorway dash, travel 40km after tyres spiked before 6 arrestedPolice say the stolen Nissan Terrano carried on to Waikato before the vehicle stopped.29 Sep 08:28 PM
