New ZealandCouncillor skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concernsCouncillor Steve Gibson refused to attend because the hui was held at Waiohiki Marae.29 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandNZTA expects clearer idea of Waioweka Gorge recovery work soon Crews making "excellent progress" from both sides: NZ Transport Agency 29 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandFamily displaced by landslide 'lucky' to find new homeTheir former Pāpāmoa rental remains red-stickered and is unsafe to enter.29 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandPilot Bay vigil remembers landslide victims one week onThe vigil held a minute's silence at 9.30am, exactly one week after the Mauao landslide.29 Jan 03:29 AM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tsunami of support' takes recovery to cut-off communitiesAgencies from the MSD to Health NZ are offering on-the-ground help and advice.29 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandWeekend scorcher: Hawke's Bay heading for 30C+ and clear blue skiesMetService says Hawke's Bay can expect clear skies from Friday to Monday.29 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand11yo's flax tribute to landslide victimsLuca Collier, 11, has been teaching people how to make flax crosses to pay tribute to the landslide victims. Video / Rosalie Liddle-CrawfordWatch29 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandArrest made over alleged Napier petrol station aggravated robberyOne youth has been charged over the incident that happened about 1.15am yesterday.29 Jan 01:00 AM
SportSteven Adams out for rest of NBA seasonThe 32-year-old was hurt on January 18 while contesting a Zion Williamson drive.29 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell. 29 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandMid-air emergency as plane bound for Tauranga Airport reports cockpit filling with smoke A passenger plane was in a holding pattern while emergency services attended the incident.29 Jan 12:45 AM
New ZealandKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving baseOnly 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.29 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandShearing record-breaker and top UK farmer back in the BayMatt Smith is from Hawke's Bay, but represents England in the world shearing championship.29 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandInsurer expecting $50m in payouts from October stormIt's the second-most number of claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history. 28 Jan 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Potentially deadly consequences': Major 12-hour IT outage hits NZ hospitalsThe PSA says cuts to Health NZ digital teams left patients facing extra risk.28 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandHusband charged with careless driving causing death of wife in crashThe single-vehicle crash occurred on August 9 last year on SH23. 28 Jan 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Open for business': Mayor urges caution as Coromandel rebuilds after stormNine Thames-Coromandel homes are red‑stickered and exempt from rates.28 Jan 10:35 PM
TravelFrom locals to tourists: How I fell for Taupō all over again The guided e-bike loop covers about seventeen kilometres of Taupō 's varied terrain.28 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandTe Araroa floods: Grandmother’s home left in ‘total devastation’Philippa Wright and her whānau fled as a wall of water hit their tiny home.28 Jan 10:15 PM
CrimeLaw firm cyber attack prompts warning for smaller businessesNapier firm Langley Twigg Law was hacked on January 11, exposing client files.28 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘It was the compulsion to act’: Off-duty firefighter saves teen in ripVolunteer firefighter Ross Bennett swam about 150m through rough surf to reach the teen.28 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan linked to Ruatiti double homicide probe pleads not guilty to new chargesThe man denies two separate charges that are not linked to the killings.28 Jan 09:54 PM
New Zealand'End of an era': Wool auctions to leave Napier after over 140 yearsWool sector changes see PGG Wrightson end its long-running Napier auctions.28 Jan 09:07 PM
New ZealandPolice find man on Hamilton street with critical injuries Police are calling for help from the public and a scene guard is in place.28 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandTwo post shop stores are 700m apart. NZ Post explains rationale behind choosing the one to cullSome customers now face trips of up to 13km to reach a post shop.28 Jan 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Upward bullying': Female police inspector awarded $15k amid 'boys' club' culture claimsAn ERA probe found Northland CIB's Bridget Doell was bullied in her role.28 Jan 07:47 PM
New Zealand Fire crews cordon off Rotorua CBD streetThe fire has been contained and crews are now checking for hotspots.28 Jan 07:36 PM
Sport'Doing something crazy': Hamilton businessman takes on first IronmanHis six-month programme includes 5am sessions and long weekends of heavy training.28 Jan 07:03 PM
New Zealand'So exciting': Parents hail robotic walker as son learns to walk'Less than a year ago, we were thinking he’s not going to be able to walk.'28 Jan 06:15 PM
New Zealand'It’s quite tough': Mount cafes take a hit after week-long closureOne estimates it has lost up to $60,000.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Money is just not part of the equation today': Volunteer dentists experience high demandThe two-week Tō Waha dental care initiative is free for adults with urgent dental pain. 28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDannevirke A&P Show promises traditional fun and affordable family day outUtes, cows, equestrian events and more at the 2026 Dannevirke A&P Show.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga Council once enclosed Mount campsite with 47 shipping containers for safetyOfficials evacuated the campground in 2003 for a week of pre-emptive rockfall works.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco train tickets: Early bookings urged as Napier excursions returnAbout 2500 tickets have been available for the February 19-23 vintage train rides.28 Jan 04:00 PM
