New ZealandSausage dogs, stylish pigs and crowds: Hawke's Bay A&P Show makes a comebackHigh winds shut the gates on Thursday, but Friday crowds returned in force.24 Oct 03:14 AM
New ZealandStabbing outside school leaves victim and family 'heartbroken and confused'The victim's mother posted on social media in the hope of getting some answers.24 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil staffer now deputy mayorSecond-term councillor Brenda Ralph is Ruapehu's new deputy.24 Oct 02:16 AM
New Zealand'My wife’s going to kill me': Biker’s road from cliff fall to Whaka 100 comebackThis weekend he will race in the 50km distance at Rotorua’s biggest Whaka 100 event yet.24 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandWeekend reprieve before wild weather returns to Hawke’s BayHastings is set for highs of 23C this weekend before climbing to 24C on Monday.24 Oct 02:08 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Abducted children should not be the subject of speculationJudge: 'Currently, no child in New Zealand is likely to be more vulnerable than they are'.24 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name 20-year-olds killed in Brynderwyn crashOne of the pair, killed on State Highway 1 on October 17, was a Wellington rugby referee.24 Oct 02:00 AM
AirlinesWhakatāne Mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies on regional flightsThe head of Air NZ supports short-term help from the Govt in times of economic weakness.24 Oct 01:56 AM
Property'As is where is' sale of Mount legacy properties with combined RV of $9mDeceased estate sale offers buyers the chance to grab over 2000sqm by the beach.24 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: On-farm clean-up after wild weatherWayne Langford, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Andrew Hoggard, Hamish McKay and Barry Soper. 24 Oct 12:57 AM
AucklandPredator queen wasp found in NZ for first time, nest removed in AucklandBiosecurity NZ says the hornet could threaten honey bees.23 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandEngines, glory and grit: Inside a high-octane Bay of Plenty weekendMotorsport fans can look forward to two big events.23 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m proud to be a wokester’: What Hamilton's new councillors have to sayHamilton City councillors were sworn in on Wednesday in Civic Square, outside council.23 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandRacing ahead with repairs at Hastings racecourseWork on two furlongs of racetrack in Hastings is galloping along at a fast clip.23 Oct 10:03 PM
New ZealandFoundation milestone: Napier’s $110m civic precinct pours first concreteThe mix’s 50% fly ash content cuts carbon emissions by about 65%.23 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandPSA prepared to strike again if offers don't improve after historic protestAn estimated 100,000 workers joined one of NZ’s biggest strikes in decades.23 Oct 09:18 PM
New ZealandNew photos released as Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' foundItems taken from the camps are now being forensically examined.23 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandFalling trees kill sheep, cut power in WairarapaFederated Farmers Katie Wyeth said weather conditions had caused havoc.23 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandFire crews hopeful weather helps contain Pōrangahau blazeOne blaze remains uncontained on the outskirts of Pōrangahau.23 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandWhakarewarewa club fire: Investigators zero in on possible causeThe development comes amid an outpouring of support.23 Oct 08:00 PM
Black Ferns'A major change': More tests confirmed for Black Ferns in 2026The Black Ferns will play 10 tests next year after confirmation of the WXV Global Series.23 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor collapses 'mid-procedure' after six hours with no break, nurse claims'We need to get rid of this coalition Government,' one teacher aide said.23 Oct 06:53 PM
New ZealandPahīatua woman found dead was 'devoted' to familyKaren Gilbert-Palmer was found dead at her Arthur St home on October 15.23 Oct 06:39 PM
TravelCambridge mini-break: Where comfort, style and slow travel meetYour guide to the ultimate little getaway. 23 Oct 06:35 PM
New Zealand'In the prime of life': Pāpāmoa couple's heartbreak with young-onset dementiaWatching an interview about actor Bruce Willis, Jacqui remembers thinking, 'that’s Kevin'.23 Oct 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment companyFounder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.23 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand13-year-old has major surgery after swallowing 100 magnets bought on TemuSurgeons at Tauranga Hospital removed part of the boy’s bowel.23 Oct 05:35 PM
New ZealandTairua residents call for long-term dredging plan amid safety concernsThe call follows at least four vessels running aground on the sandbar this year.23 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?Another burst of severe weather is forecast to arrive from Labour Day.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang members say illegal raffle was to fund kids' Rainbow's End visitPrizes on offer in the draw included a 2005 V-Rod motorcycle or $10,000 cash.23 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo lucky players split $1m as Lotto Powerball rolls over to $28mSaturday's Powerball jackpot climbs to a record for the year after no one won last night.23 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘End of an era’ – how former PM Jim Bolger was remembered and laid to restThe former Prime Minister and National leader passed away at the age of 90. 23 Oct 05:29 AM
New ZealandSix measles cases confirmed as ferry exposure sparks national alertAbout 350 ferry passengers have been contacted by Health NZ.23 Oct 04:32 AM
