New ZealandWatch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.24 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandRural families devastated as key bridges lost in Cyclone Gabrielle remain unfundedOnly two of eight cyclone-damaged bridges will be funded; families face ongoing isolation.24 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandRavensdown secures safety of chimney stacks after fireThe landmark red and white chimneys at Awatoto caught fire during demolition.24 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in car fire at ŌmāpereFirefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.24 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandBan on driving at beach extended for six more monthsWaimārama Beach vehicle ban extended until April 2025 after public consultation.24 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandCommunity must splash the cash on swimming pontoon resource consentEnvironmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.24 Oct 03:32 AM
New ZealandShow stunner in Hawke’s Bay: A&P Society's new format kicks off with sunny skies and big crowdsWear sunscreen, a hat and take water, organisers advise the thousands.24 Oct 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChannel outlines energy precinct plants for Marsden PointChannel wants to become a landlord and enabler for energy projects at Marsden Point.24 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandShakeOut success: Minister hails Tairāwhiti for its NZ-leading effortsThe community is much more aware after its first-hand weather events experience.24 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings for North and South islandsGusts up to 120km/h may hit parts of the lower North Island, heavy rain batters the south.24 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandKeeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email saysStaff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.24 Oct 02:12 AM
New ZealandFamiliar faces claim the red ribbons at Gisborne show shearsGisborne Shearing and Woolhandling Championships held at Poverty Bay on Saturday.24 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay talks trade in BrazilTodd McClay, Hamish Goatly, Eibhlin Lynch, Peter Newbold, Polly McGuckin, Chris Russell.24 Oct 12:54 AM
New Zealand'A standout destination' Northland's unique attractions land it on Best of the World listNorthland named in National Geographic's 25 Best Places to Travel for its unique beauty.24 Oct 12:37 AM
BusinessWaikato man gets home detention for $53K Covid wage subsidy fraudJarryd Delroy Hector was found to have falsified GST and income tax returns.24 Oct 12:10 AM
New ZealandGrill seekers: Alleged home burglars caught trying to sell BBQTwo people were arrested at Dollar Dealers after they were confronted by police.23 Oct 10:57 PM
KahuMāori ward contenders told ‘do the homework’'Don’t leave it to the last minute, get your whānau wrapped around you.'23 Oct 10:51 PM
PoliticsUnredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force workerThe Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.23 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandMTB: Olympians add spice to Whaka 100 eventMore than 3000 competitors will take part in the Whakarewarewa Forest this weekend.23 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandDumped car destroyed by fire near Gisborne beachA crew arrived in time to stop fire spreading to nearby vegetation.23 Oct 10:38 PM
New ZealandRotorua Pink Walk fundraiserThe crowd gears up for the annual Pink Walk in Rotorua. Video / Ed YoungWatch23 Oct 10:26 PM
New ZealandWomad Aotearoa reveals global line-up with 47Soul, The Beths, and moreBarack Obama's a known fan of one of the acts set to perform at Womad Aotearoa 2025.23 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandCleans up ahead of long weekendContractors have been cleaning remaining wood debris off city beaches and under bridges.23 Oct 10:21 PM
BusinessPinched travel market hurts Hamilton airport group's before tax profit in FY24Land sale returns were also down, but expected.23 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandSunrise Week to mark foundation's 10th anniversaryVariety of 'orange' events planned; community encouraged to get involved.23 Oct 10:09 PM
New ZealandMan to run first marathon - blindfoldedJustin Weston is set to run the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Marathon.23 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandPhantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidentsA phantom cat barber is on the loose in Palmerston North.23 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandKiwis chase elusive shears clean sweep in AustraliaNZ chasing transtasman machine shearing, blades shearing, and woolhandling tests.23 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandTheodore Drager's journey from rail enthusiast to steam driver in GisborneHis love for Wa165 began in Māhia; he now drives steam locomotives nationwide23 Oct 09:36 PM
New ZealandWhite Pine Bush work some of the lastWork has started on one of the last recovery projects on SH2 south.23 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandWhat’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline Classic, First Light Food & Wine and Gizzy monthly marketWhat’s on in Tairāwhitii: Longline classic, First Light Food & Wine and Wa165 excursion23 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandExplore Chrissy Morrell's colourful art in Wainui garden exhibition opening weekendsFrom landscapes to abstracts: Morrell's artistic evolution on display23 Oct 09:10 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court over hunter's deathSean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.23 Oct 08:58 PM
New ZealandJoin Richard O’Brien for a Q&A after The Kingdom of Bling performanceRichard O’Brien's satirical musical supports Starship Hospital.23 Oct 08:46 PM
