New ZealandNorthland and other regions at high risk for wildfiresHigh fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.08 Dec 01:55 AM
New Zealand'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battleThe vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.08 Dec 01:23 AM
PoliticsChildren’s Minister disappointed but ‘relieved’ bootcamp absconders found after alleged carjackingIt follows the tragic passing of one bootcamp participant due to a car accident.08 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandThousands of people flock to Whangārei's 143rd annual A and P ShowThousands flocked this year's A and P show in Whangārei.08 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandZ Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skillsTauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.07 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandBuilder made false insurance claim on $1.3m policy after build was damaged by heavy rainHe told the client he had taken out $2m in cover, but hadn't. Then it rained.07 Dec 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm': Spike in fire risk sparks prohibited season'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'07 Dec 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Hawke's Bay company building affordable school classrooms in eight weeksThe offsite classrooms cut costs by more than half.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFergus Morunga: From stutter to success, a true Lindisfarne leader'Comfortable being uncomfortable': as he graduates from Lindisfarne College.07 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: A new buzzword in fencingKem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Creative ways to enjoy courgettesOpinion: With the right care, courgettes can provide a bountiful harvest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLess than 18 months to live: How this 26-year-old lives with cancerPaige Suisted wants to be remembered for something good with the time she has left.07 Dec 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFoodbank grateful for community's 'hard yakka''Your support makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of others,' says the boss.07 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandYouths missing from bootcamp found as police respond to carjacking, machete-wielding teens in HamiltonOT confirm two teens missing from bootcamp found. Police found armed youths in stolen car.07 Dec 08:41 AM
New ZealandThree motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collisionFour motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today. 07 Dec 06:33 AM
New ZealandWould be dead today: 11yo owes his life to off-duty lifeguards in dramatic rescueLifeguards were cooking on the barbie when they had to rush to save a mum and three sons.07 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandBird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affectedThe high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.07 Dec 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Reach: Senior Head Hunter charged over plot to smuggle 50kg cocaine from BrazilThe 60-year-old appeared in court yesterday, nine months after Operation Reach co-accused.07 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandEx-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to workCommissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.07 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandHow long can you last? New endurance running event comes to McLaren FallsThe event that keeps going as long as you do.07 Dec 01:17 AM
TravelNZ’s biggest barbecue festival returns this FebruaryDelicious meat, good music, and exciting attractions, we got you covered.07 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandTriple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near TaihapeEmergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.06 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presentsChild and elderly person injured with barrel of gun in string of home invasions.06 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandRetailers upbeat about the lead-up to ChristmasThe comments come days after shoppers spent more than $11m over Black Friday.06 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandRegional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flightsRotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.06 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandSleeping elderly woman woken, robbedOne man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.06 Dec 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe mystery disappearance of Fiona Wills: ‘We never found a thing’Fiona Wills went to feed the chickens on December 9, 2014. She hasn't been seen since.06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrad from accounts: 'Hawke’s Bay is definitely coming alive'Brad Wyatt gets insights into the Bay’s hospitality scene from both work and play.06 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMei Whaitiri a loved kuia, friend and Pania of the Reef model: Te Hira HendersonOpinion: Mei's collective of tribes merged, making her complete and well-loved.06 Dec 05:00 PM
PropertyAbandoned castle deep in the Coromandel bush has links to NZ iconUnusual bach the work of artist Frank Davis and legendary architect Sir Ian Athfield.06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandOwners face new rules at Whangārei's The Butter FactoryThe Whangārei venue has been allowed to keep operating, but under reduced hours.06 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTriumph over tragedy: Rosie Dowling’s healing journeyThe inspirational farmer is determined to make her beloved Gavin proud.06 Dec 04:00 PM
