New Zealand'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay OvalSeven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.25 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'25 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandArts festival to return, with a circus spectacleThe Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.25 Jun 06:00 PM
SportMount Maunganui's big summer of cricketBay Oval will host seven internationals this summer season. Video / Tauranga City CouncilWatch25 Jun 06:00 PM
ParalympicsHow Paralympic aspirations helped Eligh Fountain overcome mental battles - On The UpEligh Fountain is aiming to compete as an air rifle shooter at the LA Paralympics.25 Jun 06:00 PM
CrimeRising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes aliveNapier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Property‘Bring a hammer’: Five state homes worth over $3m for sale ‘as is, where is’They are the first of around 100 properties KO plans to bring to market in Waikato.25 Jun 07:32 AM
PropertyHouse smashed up by cops and vandals for saleKāinga Ora was planning to demolish the house but decided to hand it over to the police.25 Jun 07:25 AM
PoliticsTama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme ItiAnother minister says Whānau Ora is 'tainted' by Te Pāti Māori connections.25 Jun 07:16 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant problem': Business owners clash with CBD homeless'We have watched clients pull up and then drive away.'25 Jun 05:37 AM
LifestyleBustles, ballgowns and bustiers: Why costumiers get bitten by the cosplay bug Costumiers will wear their finest garments at a fantasy event in Rotorua next month. 25 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It blows my mind': Roblox game smashes records, captures young fansNew York Times: About 35% of Grow a Garden's players are under 13.25 Jun 04:58 AM
New ZealandMan charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and runPolice arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.25 Jun 04:44 AM
KahuIndigenous exchange planned as Mike Bush becomes Victoria's police chiefIn a first, iwi dignitaries will travel to Melbourne to 'pass' Bush to Aboriginal people.25 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandPrimary industry award winners on The CountryEric Roy, Todd Charteris, Bridie Virbickas, Dr Robyn Dynes, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen.25 Jun 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Mumma bear' of six mourned after fatal ATV farm accident The all-terrain vehicle rolled on farmland near Millers Flat on Thursday. 25 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandNapier schoolboy, 11, dies after what was thought to be ‘routine flu’Mateo Deveraturda was surrounded by 'love and care' in his final days at Starship.25 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandCould a winter playground save Splash Planet?Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.25 Jun 01:55 AM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandMP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in carNicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.25 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandAstrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stageAstrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.25 Jun 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dyingFuneral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.24 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua’s Kyro Uri defies size with skills as he heads to Tai Mitchell TournamentKyro Uri, Rotorua Maroon first five, will take the field in this week's Tai Mitchell Rugby Tournament in Rotorua. Video / SuppliedWatch24 Jun 09:48 PM
SportVeteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern dies at 75He covered 14 Commonwealth and Olympic Games.24 Jun 09:43 PM
New ZealandYoung leader, late hero honoured at primary industries awardsChris Allen posthumously received the Rural Hero Award for his rural advocacy. 24 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandSmall but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challengeKyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.24 Jun 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous driving': Public help nab teen driver in police pursuit across WaikatoDriver struck innocent motorists, and it was 'only down to luck' no one died, cop says.24 Jun 09:18 PM
Politics'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this GovernmentIwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed. 24 Jun 07:00 PM
