New ZealandWhat the candidates say will decide Wairoa’s future after years of stormsFour candidates are vying for the mayoralty as Wairoa heads to the polls.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Massive room for improvement’: Gisborne mayoral candidates on workshop transparencyThe Ombudsman says workshops should still be advertised even if closed.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a 19-year-old Aucklander wants to be Western Bay's mayorDanielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMedia Council upholds complaint over cold case coverageMedia Council has upheld complaint about cold case coverage.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle motel fire on Napier’s Marine ParadeMany of the motel occupants evacuated onto the street during the blaze.23 Sep 09:58 AM
CrimeNew victims speak out against jailed sex offender, leading to another hefty sentenceTodd Gibbons is nine years into a 12-year jail sentence – now he's been given another 10.23 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandRoss Shield: Defending champions Napier held to first-day drawFive days of rugby to decide Hawke's Bay's representative primary schools champions.23 Sep 05:04 AM
New ZealandCommunity mourns as search for missing Waikato man ends in tragedyPolice said the body was found about 3.30pm on Monday in New Plymouth.23 Sep 04:17 AM
New ZealandNew initiative to address training barriers for rural and Pacific workersProject Fetu is launched as primary industry manufacturers in regional areas downsize.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman's fingerprints led to her capture in a $17k heist that funded her addictionThe victim left her home, then 5 minutes later, Mariah Gunter climbed through her window.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow this forestry boss helped change the future for NZ falconsColin Maunder led Timberlands to adopt falcon-friendly forestry practices. 23 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandCollaboration and conversation: Performing Arts Exchange coming to HastingsThe two-day programme features panels, workshops, pitch sessions and networking.23 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farming, footy and the Bledisloe CupBen Picton, Chris Webb, Rob Penney and Susan Harris. 23 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandSweet rewards: Easy recipes to keep kids busy in the holidaysAnnabelle White’s banana cake can be made gluten-free with a simple tweak.23 Sep 01:41 AM
New ZealandDog that attacked two cops held in pound as incident investigatedA 22-year-old man has been charged with resisting police.23 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025MetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Sep 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Feels like I'm coming home': Silver Fern on returning to Napier for South Africa testSilver Fern Kimiora Poi says returning to Napier to face the Proteas is 'pretty special'.23 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandSuspected bird poisoning at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional ParkA video taken by Pāpāmoa resident Jill McFarlane of a sparrow that she suspects was poisoned, along with dozens of others she found on Thursday and Friday.Watch23 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandBig plans, long wait: McLean Park upgrades years away despite safety rulesNapier City Council has set aside $1m for upgrades but no start date is set.23 Sep 12:25 AM
New ZealandSpring equinox brings warm but changeable week for Hawke’s BayThe spring equinox took place today, bringing longer daylight hours.23 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for Bay of PlentyTwo separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.22 Sep 11:23 PM
KahuSir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for decades of iwi leadershipInfluential iwi leader remembered for calm authority and kaitiakitanga.22 Sep 09:38 PM
KahuTurnout lagging in Whanganui's general ward and district’s new Māori wardWhanganui District Council candidates are concerned about low voting paper returns.22 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Council axing 19 jobs, closing nursery to publicRotorua Lakes Council says six affected roles were vacant and 15 new jobs will be created.22 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandHow the 1995 Ruapehu eruptions reshaped NZ's disaster responseThe eruption sent a huge ash plume 12km into the sky above Ruapehu.22 Sep 07:40 PM
New ZealandHow the Lakeland Queen inspired Robert Lee to run for Rotorua mayorRobert Lee runs for Rotorua mayor, citing transparency, rates caps, and oversight.22 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInvasive wasps attacking a live weta in NorthlandA live weta in Northland being devoured by invasive wasps. Video / Brad WindustWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Ōpononi Area School building opensŌpononi Area School's new primary school building was welcomed with joy by staff, students, whānau and the wider community. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on hospital staff jump 30% in two yearsMore than 7700 assaults on hospital staff were reported in the past year.22 Sep 06:57 AM
New ZealandMan avoids heftier sentence as Crown can't prove his age at time of sexual offendingAshley Owen is now aged 22, but was either 17 or 18 when he met an underage girl.22 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandTauranga landmarks to light up blue for International Day of Sign LanguagesOn Tuesday, September 23, from Wharf Street to Masonic Park, to Tunks Reserve, and the Waterfront Playground and surrounds, blue lights will illuminate the way.Watch22 Sep 05:22 AM
