PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan BridgemanDuncan Bridgeman: Fonterra’s next CEO faces crucial test amid strategy shiftMiles Hurrell's replacement inherits a richer co-op – and a fiercely debated future.16 Mar 03:13 AM
AucklandCar wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destructionThe key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.16 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLeslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killingsLeslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.16 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandTwo men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last yearA 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.16 Mar 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommonwealth Games hopes on line for Central Hawke's Bay heptathleteBriana Stephenson won the hurdles and the long jump at the national championships.16 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandDelayed care: First-time mum loses IVF baby born in ‘poor’ condition after c-section delayHDC finds an urgent caesarean may have saved the baby who died after 22 hours.16 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandShellfish firm fined $20k after illegally receiving 259,000kg of green-lipped musselsThe Christchurch company pleaded guilty to nine Biosecurity Act charges.16 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandHazel Sorensen, 9, steals show with giant pumpkin at Hawke's Bay country market dayShe grew one very chunky pumpkin to take the crown from her older sister, who won in 2025.16 Mar 01:12 AM
New Zealand‘Not one acre more’: Trustees fight to protect urupā landBurials resumed at the historic urupā in 2003 after stopping in 1936.16 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Fonterra chairman McBride on CEO Hurrell's exitPeter McBride, David Seymour, John Fagan, Tom Young, and Phil Duncan. 16 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandMan and woman in court over fatal Katikati dog attackFour-year-old Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack.16 Mar 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Towering wall of black smoke': Witness describes dramatic blaze near RotoruaResidents were told to stay indoors and shut windows due to thick smoke. 15 Mar 11:29 PM
New ZealandTauranga college team headed for world robotics champsŌtūmoetai College’s Mecha Squad 2941H will face 2400 teams from 60 countries.15 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother JackShane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.15 Mar 10:48 PM
New Zealand'I really enjoyed the day': Puketoi local wins East Coast Young Farmer titleEdwin Laver scored 306 points, edging Tararua rivals James Fox and Kaden van Gaalen.15 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandCommunal harvest kicks off at small Martinborough wineryHarvest time at Big Sky Wines begins or ends with friends and neighbours in the vineyard.15 Mar 08:05 PM
BusinessFonterra boss Miles Hurrell resigns after 8 years in top jobThe board expects to appoint a new CEO within the next six months.15 Mar 07:45 PM
New ZealandCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSilver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansionsHowever, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.15 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandThey can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at riskInstructors say many kids swim pool lengths but cannot cope in the surf.15 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerStormy markets: How to position your portfolio as oil spikes higher - OpinionUS crude has spiked to US$100 a barrel, its highest level since 2022.15 Mar 03:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps crumble to seven wicket defeat in low-scoring T20 at Bay OvalThe Black Caps were skittled for 91, their 10th lowest T20 total.15 Mar 08:55 AM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
Entertainment'It's exceeded my expectations': Hamilton embraces Homegrown moveActs like Six60, Fly My Pretties and The Datsuns drew big, energetic crowds.15 Mar 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Eleven months for a man's life': Charity urges mandatory coward punch minimumsWalk Without Fear wants an eight-year minimum non-parole term for such killings.15 Mar 04:04 AM
New Zealand'I deserve unhappiness': Convicted sex offender says he wanted to get caughtThe 33-year-old was found with 61 images and videos in September 2024.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies following serious crash with car at MangawekaThe crash happened just before 11am.15 Mar 12:28 AM
KahuSix Te Arawa kapa haka teams book spots for Te Matatini 2027Newcomers Te Whare Haka o Te Puku will debut on the national stage.14 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandWhen Veronica and the forces of nature collidedFebruary 3, 1931, remains a vivid memory for one Pyes Pā woman.14 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandBig late bite: Local snatches Snapper Bonanza crown on final dayKaitāia's Harley Ra wins $30,000 for biggest fish at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.14 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandTeen who lost mum to cancer awarded $30k university scholarship'I’m doing uni and I’m doing it all because of her.'14 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamuel SherryCrusaders v Highlanders player ratings: The debutant who made a name for himselfOPINION: Rating the performances of Crusaders and Highlanders players on Saturday night.14 Mar 07:00 PM
