New ZealandA big season of shearing sports aheadThe New Zealand Merino Shears will attract over 100 competitors.29 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandMinister’s office briefed after woman allegedly murdered person inside car in Bay of PlentyA 34-year-old woman has appeared in Whakatāne District Court on murder charges.29 Sep 06:29 PM
New ZealandResearcher explains why apex predators are heading our way'We’re starting to see some of those start to come back.'29 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTruck carrying animal product rolls, Waikato road closedTahuna Rd is expected to stay closed until 3pm as crews clear the site.29 Sep 05:53 PM
New ZealandYoung hockey prospect named CHB Supreme Sports Award winnerOne minute Emily Brun was Junior Sportsperson of the Year, next minute the overall champ.29 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandActive Southern Ocean to bring waves of rain, possible thunderstorms this weekA large low-pressure system is set to approach from the Tasman Sea.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCloser to home: Cancer Society confirms 20-room lodge to be built in WhangāreiThe lodge will enable cancer patients to use the new radiation oncology facility.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after house fire in HastingsPolice said the formal identification process is ongoing.29 Sep 07:59 AM
PropertyCoromandel’s cheapest? Beach spot could sell for as little as $1“There’s been a massive amount of interest. Everyone wants to get a bargain." 29 Sep 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Honest, decent' 20-year-old who drove drunk and killed woman to stay in prisonTupaea Mika had a previous conviction for drink-driving while still a teenager. 29 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders rush to get measles shots after Bay of Islands case confirmedOnly about 60% of Northlanders are vaccinated, well below the 95% target.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandEscaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s bookA freaky ordeal involving a bull smashing into a Puketapu home has inspired a kids' book.29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandRepairs yet to start on NZ's most-hit rail bridgeKiwiRail says the Tinwald viaduct, near Ashburton, gets struck at least 13 times a year.29 Sep 03:26 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Hastings; police and firefighters in attendanceEmergency services are at the scene.29 Sep 03:15 AM
CrimeAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandSH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurtThe southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.29 Sep 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Palestine and Paris with David SeymourPhil Duncan, David Seymour, Shane McManaway, Blair McLean and Jim Hopkins. 29 Sep 01:36 AM
New ZealandWhanganui police search uncovers nine firearmsFour people have been arrested.29 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with Bay of Plenty car killing faces mental health testsEmergency crews found two victims injured inside the crashed vehicle.29 Sep 01:05 AM
PoliticsIs your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealedThe decision follows a review of the ratings system.29 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandSix injured in crash on SH1 bridge SH1 near Taupō is closed in both directions, with motorists urged to delay travel.28 Sep 11:36 PM
New ZealandNui Bartlett: The world champ once told he might never walk againMagpie claimed a world CrossFit Games title, two decades after a paralysing rugby injury. 28 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Gisborne death, police seek person running from areaAn injured 36-year-old man was found on the on the front lawn of a property.28 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandHolding hands: Fathers and sons captured in tender portrait projectA Hawke's Bay photographer is exploring father-son relationships. 28 Sep 09:54 PM
New Zealand'She's bang on every time': Pup Indie has a nose for trufflesThe 7-month-old springer spaniel has just finished her first season at the truffiere. 28 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing‘The end of survival’: Synlait sells Pōkeno plant, cuts net loss to $39mLoss-making plant at Pōkeno sold to America's Abbott for $307m.28 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandCould Molesworth Station become a not-for-profit farm?The current Pāmu lease ends in June 2026, with DoC planning a new tender. 28 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandHigh-speed hunter named Bird of the Year for 2025 after record voteMore than 75,000 people voted online in this year’s anniversary contest.28 Sep 07:49 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after Matatā incidentOne person died at the scene, while another remains stable in hospital.28 Sep 07:22 PM
New ZealandArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
AthleticsAdams wins gold as NZ lands first medal at Para Athletics WorldsLisa Adams struck gold with a 13.83m throw in her opening round.28 Sep 05:10 PM
New Zealand739km cancer awareness ride: 1km for every man who dies each yearDenise Moorhouse is cycling for the more than 700 men who die from prostate cancer yearly.28 Sep 05:00 PM