New ZealandJoy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviourThere were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.29 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade completeHistoric Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.29 Jan 05:00 PM
EnergyWork to start on NZ's biggest solar farm in 2025It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife leftThe group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Marae on air': Tributes flow for Papa Ruru, the unsung radio heroGeorge (Hori) Bennett, aka Papa Ruru, from Rotorua was described as an unsung radio hero.29 Jan 04:08 PM
New Zealand'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of TaurangaTauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.29 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Pretty cool': Couple vying for Northern Young Farmer titleKate Hawkings and Daniel Richards go head-to-head in first regional final of the season.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsKiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concernsSpeed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.29 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuRevealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreementWhanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi found dead in Northland DoC trapA woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changesMinister says there was a miscommunication between officials.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plantsThousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.Watch29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesWhere it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest exportKaingaroa lies at the heart of New Zealand's forestry sector.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEast Coast supporting Wairoa-based Pork Pie Charity teamVaughan and Erin McNabb are on track to smash their charity target in their red Mini.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedical imaging now more accessible in Bay of PlentyA new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.29 Jan 03:34 PM
New ZealandNo hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom KellnerFlying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandName revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.29 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Easter trading may be at risk in 2025 for local retailersCouncil considers new policy allowing 2025 Easter trade.29 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandDumped car set alight in dunesFirefighters put out a burning dumped car along Centennial Marine Dr on Tuesday night.29 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandZespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipmentZespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.29 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandTogether at last: Family reunited with Canadian grandparents after Covid delayHow the pandemic kept this family apart and the heartwarming moment they reunited.29 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandTruck roll in Waikato dislodges powerline, SH30 in Benneydale blockedThe road is expected to be blocked for the next one to two hours.29 Jan 02:55 AM
New Zealand‘Stay within limits’: Lifeguards end weekday patrols on Gisborne beachesOnly one rescue occurred this season at Wainui, involving two children.29 Jan 02:53 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with drink-driving after late-night crash into treeThe Ford sedan hit a tree around 11.20pm, narrowly missing a house.29 Jan 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the boneFarmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.29 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandNapier powerboat racing carnage: 'Like the Waitemata Harbour on steroids'Less than half the boats in the Napier racing survived the first two races undamaged.29 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandKerikeri Hunting & Fishing hit by overnight burglaryThe 'church' burglary was reported to police at 6.30am.29 Jan 01:47 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near CambridgeAt this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.29 Jan 01:45 AM
PoliticsThe 38 roads where speed limits will be increasedThe changes will take effect by July 1.29 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandCambridge Rd to open days ahead of scheduleSheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.29 Jan 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones joins forces with Australian MPs to fight ‘woke’ banksThe fight against 'woke' banking has gone transtasman.29 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandCyclist, 19, dies after hit and run in NorthlandAn investigation team is hunting for the person responsible.29 Jan 12:08 AM
