New ZealandTornado damages properties in Bay of Plenty townProperties were damaged and roofs ripped off in Awakeri, near Whakatāne. Video / PūkāeaWatch05 Oct 06:07 AM
New ZealandFugitive whacks police dog so hard its metal tooth is knocked outA vet testified that the injury the dog, Finn, suffered was quite rare.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Saw my roof come off my shed': Tornado sweeps through rural Bay of Plenty communityFire crews are responding to property damage from a tornado on SH30.05 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead, four others injured in crash near WhakatāneEmergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty.04 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandCoronial inquiry into Whakaari eruption hears country did not seem ready for disasterFamilies say New Zealand was unprepared despite Whakaari's known volatility.04 Oct 08:04 PM
New Zealand'Is the bad man coming back?': Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collectionOf the 12 guns stolen, just one, a Glock pistol, has been recovered by police.04 Oct 07:20 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'Her haka during the Treaty Principles Bill debate drew global attention.04 Oct 06:38 PM
Black Caps'I want to win a World Cup': Neesham not giving up on Black Caps futureInitially overlooked, the 35-year-old nearly played the winning hand against Australia.04 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Common sense': Law change could see third of Bay’s quake-prone buildings deemed safeBuilding owners in townships like Wairoa and Dannevirke will benefit hugely.04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandA mate, a mission and 24 hours of coffee to help a Hawke’s Bay dad fight cancerChris Jarvis will make coffee non-stop for 24 hours at Bay Espresso Hastings.04 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Speed cameras lack the human touchOPINION: I miss the days of an MOT officer with a mo and a Mitsubishi V3000.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Limited space? Try a vertical gardenOpinion: I am a fan of vertical gardens and have seen some great examples.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrost, rot and wireworm: Potato problems of yesteryearThe highs and lows of spud-growing, from school competitions to frost-bitten crops.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCore blimey: Apple grower's 'TikTok Tuesdays' take off'The real highlight was seeing the good vibes it brought into the team.'04 Oct 04:00 PM
Black CapsMarsh century defies Black Caps as Australia seal series victoryNew Zealand's bowlers ultimately ran out of runs to defend at Bay Oval.04 Oct 10:16 AM
SportDame Noeline Taurua sidelined as Silver Ferns coach for Constellation CupTaurua remains in talks with Netball NZ over her coaching future.04 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandInternational Kiwi sportsman caught drink-driving, challenges convictionThe man, who's represented NZ internationally, was well above the legal limit.04 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhoops: Fresh paint job for Napier city centre ahead of cruise visitorsThe fresh paint job in the city centre resulted from an accidental leak.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Daily struggle': Firefighters say staff shortages risk delayed responsesCareer firefighters are preparing to go on strike later this month.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Beyond common sense’: Hospo backlash over night market moveRotorua Night Market's trial shift to Kuirau Park is opposed by two long-standing backers.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew police base to rise in Taradale after old station’s removalThe old Taradale police station has been removed and will be made available for sale.03 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarm offers unique animal encounters for kidsVisitors can cuddle guinea pigs and watch mice, chinchillas, and lizards.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBungled arrest leaves police detainee with fractured cheek, ammo dropped at scenePolice officers breached policy in pursuit and transport, but are cleared of punching man.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville's the place to be for tractor buffsThere's so much to see at the Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc and Dargaville Museum.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Black CapsSecond T20 washed out, NZ lose chance to win back Chappell-HadleeRain had the final say on a damp evening at Bay Oval.03 Oct 08:55 AM
New ZealandChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
CrimeMan escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpointBlade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.03 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCan hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.03 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRich-lister controlled charity posts surplus after Govt funding boost to its childcare centresBestStart is the largest operator in the early childhood sector, with over 260 centres.03 Oct 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Didn’t deserve to die this way': Victim named in Gisborne homicide probe Police confirmed a firearm was involved in the incident on Ormond Rd last week.03 Oct 03:40 AM
CrimeMum's frightening encounter after man tries to get into car with kids insideJacintha Okan’s 10-year-old son was in the front seat when the man tried the door.03 Oct 03:19 AM
