New Zealand‘Hamstrung’ council sets wishlist for tougher dog control powersRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the current Dog Control Act is 'not fit for purpose'.29 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandDutch and Māori family united as late opa honoured with World War II bravery medalHis family has learned more about his military past. 29 Mar 10:11 PM
ReviewsCate PrestidgeA joyous, emotional night as Soweto Gospel Choir fills Hamilton with songThe Grammy winners mixed South African freedom songs with gospel and contemporary songs.29 Mar 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Amazing feeling’: Waikato winner takes Young Farmer regional finalCam Clayton edged out Te Miro farmer Stephen Brunskill by just three points.29 Mar 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
LiveNew ZealandLuxon says if business case for LNG import terminal doesn't stack up 'we won't be doing it'There's no sign of a ceasefire in the Iran war as concerns grow over fuel stocks.29 Mar 07:12 PM
New ZealandWeather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches liftedIt comes after a week of extreme weather wreaking havoc across the country.29 Mar 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHow a superyacht career sparked a growing holiday-home venture on the Tutukākā CoastBianca Farrell talks to Tom Raynel about her small property management business Ula Stays.29 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSocial support, 38 homes: Iwi plans new housing communityFour units are for rangatahi, 15 for kaumātua and 19 for whānau.29 Mar 05:02 PM
New ZealandNorthland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zonesAbout 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured after three-car crash in WaikatoEmergency services were called to the crash about 5.40pm.29 Mar 07:48 AM
New Zealand'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victimThe young woman had told the court the man had 'used her faith against her'.29 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Petrol spike will hit inflation but RBNZ right to hold its nerveOPINION: Markets briefly priced in three OCR hikes after wholesale rates hit July highs.29 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Police arrest 30 people at Beach Hop in WhangamatāPolice issued around 40 liquor-ban infringement notices at the event.29 Mar 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Potentially saved lives': Kaitāia flood scheme holds in extraordinary delugeAwanui River flows peaked at 410cu m a second, almost double the 1958 flood.29 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandPolice say missing person last seen in Athenree has been foundShe has been found safe and well.29 Mar 02:08 AM
Boxing'Nobody saw that stoppage coming': Yama stuns Helu with TKOHelu had never lost by stoppage in a decade of professional boxing.29 Mar 02:01 AM
New ZealandFour councils study shared water services planA formal report later this year will spell out costs, savings and service levels.29 Mar 12:37 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hit central North IslandWaikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō will experience a burst of heavy rain overnight.28 Mar 11:16 PM
CrimeWedding ends in chaos with allegations groom slammed into table, bridesmaid chokedJudge Thomas Evangelos said conflicting, alcohol‑blurred memories clouded events.28 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandKey Mount route to reopen after rain-triggered closureEngineers say it is now safe for vehicles, with experts to keep monitoring.28 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandTauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains breakTauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.28 Mar 08:27 PM
New Zealand7-year-old Hawke's Bay BMX star riding the bumps to world champsSage Lawrence took home the 8-year-old girls' title at the 2026 BMX National Champs.28 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOverwhelmed by CVs: New programme matches Rotorua employers with ready staffThe free ChamberWorks scheme pre-screens candidates to spare firms hundreds of CVs.28 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Why every Kiwi needs a proper shedOPINION: A proper shed is where order and chaos exist in a strange but important balance.28 Mar 04:04 PM
SportIn support of bras as essential sports kitDanielle Aitchison now runs faster after being professionally fitted for a bra.28 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: Slips, storms and weather woes over the yearsPastures Past: In 1904, a slip near Mangaweka buried the rail line and cut off Taihape.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondGarden failures: My mission to crack garlic and passionfruitOPINION: Gardening can bring out the competitive streak in me - I won't be defeated!28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Constantly learning': Waikato vegan turns 1.2ha block into market gardenSarah Oliver runs a fully certified organic veganic garden near Waitetuna.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs get hard-fought win over Western ForceScores were locked up before the Chiefs took control late.28 Mar 10:45 AM
New ZealandAll Coromandel roads now open after severe weather hits peninsula, more rain to comeMultiple slips require further work over the weekend, as the forecast hints of more rain.28 Mar 05:19 AM
New ZealandIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne council eyes new boat ramp and pool chargesVisitors could face $20 daily fees at Whakatāne's main boat ramp.28 Mar 01:59 AM
New Zealand'A foreseeable risk': Worker fatally crushed by 1.84-tonne machine being moved into workshopThe 31yo died when he and his colleagues used an ad-hoc method to move the press brake.28 Mar 12:00 AM
