New ZealandThe Country: Chris Brandolino says goodbye to summerChris Brandolino, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Jen Corkran, Stu Wyeth and Barry Soper.27 Feb 01:35 AM
New ZealandLiquid gold on wheels: Mobile plasma bus brings donation closer to homePlasma from donations can be turned into up to 11 products to treat 50 illnesses.27 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea ‘All right guys’ I said. ‘Bad news is, we will be jumping off the boat' - fire survivor.27 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton councillors vow shake-up after audit finds 'significant areas of concern'Councillors now face 35 procurement reforms to roll out over three years.26 Feb 11:39 PM
New Zealand'We can move on': Napier Mayor names his new deputy after sacking previous oneRichard McGrath says he has no problem with his Deputy Mayor challenging his decisions.26 Feb 11:08 PM
New Zealand‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage? Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.26 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandNewly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobsThe cuts affect 86 science and 48 professional services roles nationwide.26 Feb 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandFiordland hunters make big push for venison meat processing plantThe planned Te Anau abattoir would turn culled wild deer into venison for sale.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandHow a farmer's accident helped bring a helipad to Fairlie“I felt Fairlie needed something better than just a piece of grass to land on.”26 Feb 09:48 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThird Woolworths supermarket announced for Napier in large precinct developmentState-of-the-art new Woolworths is coming, two side-by-side CBD supermarkets to remain.26 Feb 08:56 PM
New ZealandFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
Freight and logisticsResilient trade pays off: Port of Tauranga beats profit forecastsThe port raised its full-year profit forecast to between $142m and $152m.26 Feb 08:27 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay woman turns family heartbreak into life-saving missionChristina Hansen lost her first husband to a cardiac arrest when he was 38.26 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plungeThundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.26 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandFrom BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale upHouse of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.26 Feb 07:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua singer performs with international superstarHer new record explores self-love, romantic love and the bonds between women.26 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
Racing'A stupid thing to do': Leading jockey admits using cocaineSam Weatherley is one of New Zealand's top-performing jockeys26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton’s growth may lead to lower speed limits on part of Te Rapa RdUp to 2500 homes are planned, bringing more walkers, cyclists and buses.26 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are atOne large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.26 Feb 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Saw the gold and ran for it': What is driving the Kiwi exodus to AustraliaStats NZ says 47,700 people moved from New Zealand to Australia in the year to March 2025.26 Feb 05:03 PM
New ZealandTracing paths of the ancestors: Siblings to sail waka around Pacific without navigation'No watch, no phone, no nothing. It is all on the stars, the sun, the moon.'26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer student steps up to lead longstanding Hamilton dance studioKerry Davis, who took over after her mother’s death in 2019, is retiring.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon': New fire truck a game changer for ski area emergenciesThe all-wheel-drive Volvo can tackle snow, gravel, mud and steep climbs.26 Feb 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's not just the system that must change to keep Kiwi kids aliveOPINION: The legal guardian of Rickah'Shae, 8, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the Lake Alice data breach: Erica Stanford asked Sir Brian Roche to personally sign apologies to survivorsThe breach was the result of a mistake made during an email send out.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmacist shortage leaves regions scrambling as Govt pushes for more servicesOwners warn that high locum costs and underfunding make rural services vulnerable.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'I reached, she reached, I won': Murder-accused gives new account of ex's stabbingAnaru Morunga admitted stabbing Jasmaine Reihana but denied intending for her to die.26 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'She was entitled to feel safe': Man raped teen who was shaking with fearThe 14-year-old tried to avoid eye contact, but Jahvis Taiaroa wouldn't leave her room. 26 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher had sexual relationship with student, other students blew the whistleApril Marie Nordstrom has had her teacher registration cancelled. 26 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua rubbish truck fire traced to discarded batteriesThe fire broke out during a routine kerbside collection.26 Feb 04:52 AM
