New ZealandThriving by driving and diving: Tairāwhiti youth getting the skills to succeedParents said the week-long programmes had been great for their children.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCampground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying familyA woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonNZ log market steady despite Chinese New Year slowdown - Marcus MussonSponsored content: Chinese New Year may extend sawmill shutdowns.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies oddsMaiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow much should councils borrow?Opinion: Importance of balancing long-term spending with immediate economic constraints.31 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resignsHe was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.31 Jan 06:47 AM
New ZealandPolice name woman who died at Pilot BayLaushaun Ying Soon died at Pilot Bay in early January.31 Jan 06:11 AM
New Zealand‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgeryMarsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.31 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand100yo's wise words: 'Don't spend your time trying to make other people happy'... and don't forget the daily toddy.31 Jan 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Green chicken': 9yo Rotorua coin-tosser cracks up the crowd at Australian OpenThe young Kiwi tennis player was invited to perform the coin toss for the fourth match.31 Jan 05:20 AM
New ZealandDogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crewThe wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded. 31 Jan 04:07 AM
New Zealand‘Highly preventable:’ Man killed on highway warned not to hitchhike two hours earlierChristopher Connell's last words to police before he died were that he 'loved life'.31 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandGang patch legislation means gang insignia headstone banGang insignia on headstones established before the Gangs Act 2024 was passed can stay.31 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclistPolice have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.31 Jan 03:07 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghyThe injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.31 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandFarmRight converts Mid Canterbury dairy farm to plant T&G applesFresh produce giant T&G Global is expanding its operations in Canterbury.31 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandDelays expected following serious crash in NorthlandDetours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.31 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandPower restoration begins in Rotorua after 22,000 hit by outageThe power went out at 1.54pm for about an hour.31 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandTauranga police seek information on 2023 killingPolice renew plea for information in relation to man's violent 2023 death.31 Jan 02:19 AM
BoxingMea Motu hospitalised upon return to NZ after world title fightMotu was back in NZ on Tuesday after travelling to the UK for a world title unification.31 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandPace bowler Ben Stoyanoff earns 100-game milestone for Hawke’s Bay'Your best mates are in the team and being there with them is what keeps you coming back.'31 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandDumbbells, deadlifts and dairy cows: The rural gym with four-legged observersNo gym rats staring here, just livestock.31 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandSelf-shedding sheep on The CountryToby Williams, Ray Smith, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Quentin Whitehead, and Chris Brandolino.31 Jan 01:01 AM
New ZealandPolice continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicleTravis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.31 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandMinistry removes clause restricting schools from talking about new lunch programme'If schools want to speak about their school lunches ... they are free to do so.'31 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandWorld’s best teen runner to race against the men in HastingsSam Ruthe ran a 4m 1.72s mile at the age of 15 last weekend. He'll run 3000m in Hastings.31 Jan 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in TaupōAccording to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.31 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne juniors hungry to turn training into gloryMidway, Waikanae, Wainui flags to fly at Ōhope Beach at junior ERCs30 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandSH27 Waharoa Rd to be closed for four weeksThe works are a part of the Government’s $2 billion investment.30 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandRolling hills and a joyful dog: Photo competition winner captures Hawke’s Bay summer spiritAmy Knight wins photo contest with stunning sunrise shot of her fox terrier Frankie.30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice find missing Napier teen siblingsIn a statement released on Friday, police said the brother and sister had been located.30 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand‘The grief is heavy’: Driver charged, community mourns after 11-year-old cyclist killed'Flashbacks of what happened come and go all the time.'30 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandA place to call home: Cyclone-smashed school rebuilt in time for new year'I can’t wait to see the look in their eyes when they walk through the gate.'30 Jan 10:24 PM
