New ZealandMayoral candidate wants to ‘reconnect’ RotoruaHaehaetu Barrett also pledges to cut costs and help the community thrive.28 Sep 04:00 PM
Black CapsRavindra poised to join cricket's elite as Kiwi summer begins against AustraliaThe 25-year-old Black Cap has been tipped to become one of the game's modern greats.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Councils must show transparency with their workshopsOPINION: Scrutiny should be welcomed and is key to holding elected members accountable.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom boom to bust: Why relying on local assets has cost investors dearlyThe NZX 50 is barely positive for 2025, up just 0.2% so far this year.28 Sep 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Old world view of discipline': Girl assaulted by pensioner who thought she'd taken his phoneJudge: "Even by older standards, this type of discipline was out of order.”28 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather in Waihī to farewell Ngāti Tūwharetoa chief Sir Tumu Te HeuheuSir Tumu Te Heuheu died aged 84, leaving a legacy of calm leadership.28 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandHastings West claim Ross Shield for first time in six yearsNapier had won for 3 years in a row. Hastings West won all 5 games this year.28 Sep 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Great in theory': Principals back new trade subjects – if rollout is done rightPrincipals warn staffing and resources could limit the success of the Government's plans. 27 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandSmall town strikes Lotto luck again as player wins $500k prizeIt comes less than a month after a couple in the town won a $12.5m Powerball prize.27 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandUnruly tourists: Traveller family deported from NZ told to leave English villageThe notorious family wereordered to shut down their makeshift caravan park.27 Sep 09:26 PM
Kahu'Humbled and moved': Sir David Moxon receives St John’s top honourOnly 35 people worldwide may hold the Bailiff or Dame Grand Cross title.27 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandWoman assisting police after person dies in Matatā road incidentTwo people were 'injured while in a vehicle' near Matatā, with one dying at the scene.27 Sep 06:36 PM
All Blacks'Awesome to be back': Roigard comeback ignites All Blacks' fuse at Eden ParkThe halfback's return from injury proved to be the difference at Eden Park.27 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnother solar farm approved for Hawke’s Bay with over 200,000 panelsThe region currently has no commercial-sized solar farms. That is set to change rapidly.27 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'A legend in our family': Oxford grants posthumous degree to Māori scholarMore than 100 people travelled from Aotearoa to Britain to mark the occasion.27 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Life lessons from a heart that gave outOPINION: While my heart may have failed me, people didn’t.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: The benefits of mixed brassicasOpinion: Planting cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli makes good sense.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A different type of policing': New sergeant leading Pāpāmoa stationTanerahi 'TK' Keno has 15 years’ police experience across multiple roles.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater troughs for cattle - and cats? 1940s animal welfare concernsCat water request had one councillor saying, "The whole thing’s too fantastic for words.”27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured, suspect in custody after incident inside moving vehicleOne person has been taken by ambulance to Whakatāne Hospital.27 Sep 07:30 AM
New Zealand'No cause for concern': Bomb squad stood down after suspicious package clearedPolice were called to Matua, Tauranga, after the package was reported just before midday.27 Sep 06:53 AM
New ZealandDecision on Carter Holt Harvey Tokoroa mill due Tuesday amid job fearsSouth Waikato Mayor Gary Petley says the community feels closure is a ‘done deal’.27 Sep 05:11 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle after couch allegedly set alight outside houseAll five people sleeping inside the home escaped unharmed during the blaze.27 Sep 01:49 AM
New ZealandFamily who fought council over unconsented dwelling have 'significant change of heart'They originally claimed they should be able to do whatever they wanted with their land.27 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand$4.3m for prison's new air-con, while hospital still waits About 40% of Hawke’s Bay Hospital still has no air-conditioning.26 Sep 08:31 PM
New ZealandStorms threaten All Blacks match, wind warning for harbour bridgeMetService says Auckland could be hit with 75-85km/h gusts during the afternoon.26 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandHastings records lowest voter turnout in Hawke’s Bay local elections so farWairoa leads the way on 23.7%, tripling Hastings' early response rate.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSurfer out on a limb: Hawke’s Bay woman won’t miss Lady of the LogThe annual Lady of the Log surf contest returns to Te Awanga Point next month.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCity council sank $4.7m into scrapped pool plansBut the council's new plan has the backing of several community sport groups.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNo house, no nine-to-five: Hastings physio finds purpose as a volunteer in AfricaShe endured malaria, 40°C heat and the sudden loss of her father while abroad.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPractice makes perfect: Flower grower's journey to ideal soil healthNicky Brzeska is now keen to share what she has learned about soil with other growers.26 Sep 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Should have known better': Police officer caught drink-driving appeals convictionThe 25-year-old blew double the breath-alcohol limit when stopped on April 26.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity girl finds happiness in dairy successCaitlin Snodgrass won the 2025 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Trainee of the Year title.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front lineMonte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.26 Sep 05:00 PM
