New ZealandHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for monthsHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe will shut from Monday as slip work ramps up.01 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBoutique winery bucks industry slump as Soho plots more overseas growthExpansion plans come as about 100,000 tonnes of grapes were left unpicked in 2025.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Heard a couple of booms': High-profile Auckland restaurateurs stuck in DubaiThe couple were in Dubai for investment talks and a holiday.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Waikato gifted $5m for environmental science researchThe donation comes as the George Mason Charitable Trust distributes its final funds.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDesigning a town: Council eyeing climate-resilient, 2000-home village at AwakeriThe plan could deliver more than 2000 new housing lots at Awakeri.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A liar and a manipulator': Nurse scammed $112k from colleagues, then went gambling The 34-year-old claimed her mother had died and her father had a 'brain problem'.01 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Cowardly attack': Police hunt trio Matangi assault over noisy burnoutsTwo people were taken to Waikato Hospital.28 Feb 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I built my dream home': Bach owner calls for help to move it out of landslide risk zoneTama Heremaia says it's 'crazy' council is not offering financial help after closing camp.28 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Lived in fear and cried silent tears': Woman confronts rapist, 50 years onA girl was raped by Warren Smith 50 years ago. Now, he's been imprisoned.28 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMixed summer fortunes: Northland hospitality counts cost of wild weather'It’s not been the best summer ever ... but on the whole we can’t be unhappy.'28 Feb 10:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first homeWithdrawals to be allowed for the purchase of farmland. 28 Feb 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthChiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivalsOPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players on Saturday night.28 Feb 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Go as fast as you like': Kiwi drivers and riders chase 300km/h thrills'Burt Munros' from all over NZ will descend on a rural road near Reporoa this month.28 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puna supermarket's expansion in full swing Four Square Te Puna is building new premises directly behind its existing store.28 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Why the humble worm reigns supreme in my gardenOPINION: Kem Ormond's handy worm farm guide can help soil go from poor to rich.28 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Let's revive the chaos of the school gala dayOPINION: First up at the PTA meeting - is it pronounced “gar-la” or “gay-la”?28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarm news from around the world in 1921From the dreaded Hessian fly to the sound of wool. It was all covered in the Waipawa Mail.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders come back from two-try deficit to top Chiefs in HamiltonRumours of the Crusaders' demise have been greatly exaggerated.28 Feb 08:06 AM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Northland beach after fatal single-vehicle crashEmergency services were called to Mahuta Gap, Te Kopuru, about 7.15am.28 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandFive leatherback turtles gather off the MountDoC says seeing five leatherbacks together is almost unheard of in the area.28 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandLake housing development rezoning approved despite hapū protestThe plan allows up to 66 new lifestyle sections overlooking Lake Whakamaru.28 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandPossums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestoneBut the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.28 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandBig year ahead: What Tauranga councillors want for your neighbourhood this yearKey projects include new pools, roading links, stormwater upgrades and parks.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I wrote it to grieve for my dad': Hone Kouka on reviving landmark playThree decades on, the play has returned for the festival stage.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne council reviews bylaws in face of dog attacksThe council will consult on easing CBD dog bans and tightening Ōhope Beach rules.27 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five monthsHis mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.27 Feb 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Profoundly unsafe': Cars stopping in passing lanes to turn right on Kaimai routeIt's one of several safety concerns locals and MPs want addressed on SH29.27 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandHastings art gallery confrontation: Councillor's actions amounted to ‘bullying’, review finds'It is in my view a very low-level instance, but the impact ... has been great.'27 Feb 05:00 PM
Rugby'One to remember': Chiefs halfback Roe hits 50 games in Crusaders clashThe former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.27 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCarnivore v vegetarian: The great diet debate playing out in regional NZ kitchensAll Krystie Miller's meals centre on protein and fat. Luciane Calabrese is the opposite.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the couple future‑proofing their high-country farmWater testing now shows cleaner water leaving Matakanui Station than entering.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily's world shattered as baby dies in school bus crash. How a dad is trying to healDonations flooded in after Jordan Biddle's baby son died. He wants to give some back.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLiquidator recovers only $1.79 from logging company that owed creditors $1.7mLift Harvesting allegedly owed more than $1m in tax to the Inland Revenue Department.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
