New ZealandKiwi Christmas Books wants Northlanders to donate new books for region's kidsThe charity has three Northland stores collecting books this festive season.08 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandDistrict council plans to restore Waihirere Domain to its former gloryCouncillors reminisce about "that slide"; hope to restore domain to its former glory.08 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandBeautiful Bay of Islands backdrop for Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop For Youth skydiveThe Far North's Courtney Keenan does a skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.08 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandRestricted fire season announced for parts of Hawke’s BayRestrictions have been placed on all outdoor fires in parts of Hawke's Bay.08 Nov 02:40 AM
New Zealand'A revered national treasure': Thousands to mourn beloved 'Tā Bom'The Māori Queen will attend Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies' tangi tomorrow.08 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandChurch Road, Fistonich the big winners at Hawke’s Bay wine awardsChurch Road, one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest wineries, won six categories.08 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandPredator-free programme on ice due to lack of fundsAn ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.08 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandTemperatures hit 28C in Napier and Hastings, could be hotter SaturdayHastings hit a forecast peak of 28C soon after 1pm on Friday.08 Nov 01:49 AM
New ZealandRoaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.08 Nov 01:08 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Rural banking with Federated FarmersRichard McIntyre, Gavin Hodgson, Smiley Barrett, Grant Nisbett, Chris Hipkins.08 Nov 01:01 AM
New ZealandRotorua CBD road closed as police attend serious incidentPeople are asked to avoid the area.08 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandCollege's haka echoes across the Great WallGreat cultural experience for Kāpiti College's kapa haka group.07 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandJason Momoa’s special gift from Rotorua and what it meansMomoa's Rotorua show was opened by Mayor Tania Tapsell, who presented him with a gift.07 Nov 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Closely monitoring': 400mm of rain to fall in 24 hours on West CoastSome Hawke’s Bay spots may crack 30C this weekend – the first time since summer.07 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandVietnam vet to speak at Gisborne's Remembrance service tomorrowEx-sailors urged to attend Gisborne Remembrance Day service; speaker Desmond Omundson07 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandPatients carried up stairs all week after hospital lift breaksThe only lift at Bay of Islands Hospital has been out of order since Saturday.07 Nov 09:58 PM
New ZealandMeat the Need holds online auction to help Kiwis doing it tough“Every bid in this auction brings us closer to ... ensuring no one in NZ goes hungry."07 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Waste of money': Should more than $500k in unused rates have been refunded?A majority in the community wanted the money back, but the council chose to reallocate it.07 Nov 09:45 PM
New Zealand'There's no snakes': Couple pleased with move home from AustraliaMore wealth and more sunshine - so why did this Northland couple return to NZ?07 Nov 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwenty cheers: Sawmill Brewery marks two decades of resilienceKirsty McKay and Mike Sutherland are celebrating the award-winning brewery.07 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandWhy a Whangārei rural postie stayed 30 years in the job despite hugely increased workloadNorthland postie has delivered her final package after 40 years07 Nov 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming gloryThe Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.07 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandFinal touches needed: 1000-year bridge completion date pendingBridge connects Titirangi/Kaiti Hill and Puhi Kai Iti, offering views of Turanganui-a-Kiwa07 Nov 08:49 PM
New ZealandCounterfeit cash, ammunition seized in Te KauwhataPolice ask retailers to boost their banknote security knowledge ahead of Christmas.07 Nov 08:36 PM
New ZealandWhanganui friends and business owners create unique Rēwena Gin'It’s more than a drink when there’s the connection of whānau.'07 Nov 06:50 PM
Business'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wantsVans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.07 Nov 06:46 PM
New Zealand'Powerful, pure soul': Hamiltonian shaves hair in support of mum's cancer battleThe Waikato Herald told her story last week. Now she's taken part in Shave for a Cure.07 Nov 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHavelock North: 35-home project next to garden store gets approvalApproval has been given for a 35-home project next to a Havelock North garden store.07 Nov 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne farmer offloads 1500 of his 2000 ewes as Hawke's Bay-wide dry starts to set inDrought speculation for Hawke's Bay is premature, but the Bay is vulnerable, Niwa says.07 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandHere’s to an even longer long weekend: Wyn DrabbleOpinion: What's more relaxing than a long weekend? An even longer weekend.07 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeretaunga Women’s Centre: We’re trying to help, and we’re being insultedOPINION: Imagine unlocking your front door only for someone to come inside with threats.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandKirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring ShearsA shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredible': Heart transplant recipient outlives life expectancy by nine yearsHe is 'living proof' of what can be achieved through people donating their organs.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying trauma': Horse's 'brutal' injuries blamed on fireworksThe animal was euthanised after ripping through a wire fence.07 Nov 04:00 PM