New Zealand'Forever missed': 50yo mum loses battle with bowel cancerThough her time was shorter than she hoped, she was grateful for every day she had.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandPolice release offender profile in Hastings homicide case The 37-year-old was found dead in a house in Camberley in October.18 Dec 04:39 AM
New ZealandWaihī Mine fast-track approvalOceanagold is welcoming the Government's announcement that is has approved the Waihī North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043.Watch18 Dec 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Shocking, premeditated, vile': Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing studentsJudge says the ripple effect of Matthew Ireland's offending has been devastating.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFast-track green light for Waihī North mineThe mining project is forecast to add $5.2b in gold and silver exports over 18 years.18 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandGrandfather dies after incident involving commercial mower in the CoromandelThe workplace death has been referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.18 Dec 03:30 AM
New Zealand'A time to remember their past': Rangatira Marae whānau lay Cyclone Gabrielle taonga to restThe new marae and site will be rebuilt a few minutes’ drive from the original.18 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Uniquely well placed': Nathan Guy named special ag trade envoyNathan Guy, a former minister and dairy farmer, will start the role on January 1, 2026.18 Dec 02:20 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones' Ag People of the YearShane Jones, Alison Shanks, Todd Charteris, John McOviney, and Chris Russell are on air. 18 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandThree new assistant commissioners appointed to bolster police leadershipThe trio have overseen some of the largest police operations in NZ in recent history. 18 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandNew faces, old problem: Rotorua sets up wastewater working groupCouncil, iwi and community reps join group to guide Rotorua wastewater shift.18 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas Cheer Appeal deadline: Final cash donations called for to help pack parcelsThe appeal has packed about 450 of its 500 targeted Christmas parcels.17 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandFlames and smoke pour from car on SH29The burning vehicle had stopped at the side of the road near the Kaimai Summit.17 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandSH29 Car FireA car is engulfed in flames on State Highway 29, near the Kaimai Summit. Video / Kate AngellWatch17 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandLarge vegetation fires 'fully contained'Fire and Emergency NZ will continue work over the coming days at Lismore and Waiinu.17 Dec 11:04 PM
CrimeKiwi house hit by vandalism and arson, causing $15k damage and lost incomeThe break-in shut down life-support systems in kiwi enclosures overnight.17 Dec 10:53 PM
New ZealandSkippers face summer safety checks on Waikato watersSkippers face fines of up to $200 for each safety rule breached on the water.17 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandBoP road closed for several months after slipThe closure cuts off a route used by about 35 vehicles and many cyclists daily.17 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay lifejacket libraries: Where to borrow free gear this summerThe free libraries let anyone borrow a correctly fitted lifejacket for the day.17 Dec 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic response' as Tiny Town reopens at Splash PlanetYear 10 Karamū High School students designed every feature of Tiny Town.17 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandLower rates, fewer services: Tauranga seeks sacrifices to meet rates capThe cap would limit annual council rates rises to a maximum of 4%.17 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hawke’s Bay boy, 11, tops national Brazilian jiu-jitsu rankingsOwen Ranston has reached the No 1 ranking after just two years in the sport.17 Dec 09:35 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Giving back': Rotorua shoppers help raise $288k for HospiceFunds help provide free specialist end-of-life care for local patients. 17 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandFree summer gigs to bring live music to Gisborne city centreA heritage facade fund offers grants to spruce up ageing CBD buildings.17 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandFatal late-night crash in Central Hawke’s BayThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene, police say.17 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandOur best and brightest: Hawke's Bay's duxes on their plans for the futureThe brightest young academic talents in Hawke's Bay have been recognised by their schools.17 Dec 08:25 PM
AgribusinessFonterra cuts milk price forecast after another weak dairy auctionCEO Miles Hurrell blames strong global milk supply and a rising New Zealand dollar.17 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandPolice refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was deadThe girl was stuck on the cliff for about four hours in the dark.17 Dec 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismChateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interestOfficials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.17 Dec 08:00 PM
Crime'Dagger in the heart': Kyle Whorrall's mother speaks on arrests and slain son's legacyNature lover Kyle could name 100 dinosaurs aged 2 and used to beg mum for a pet tarantula.17 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimply Sybil: The centenarian who passed her driver's licence, then surrendered it'There were no shirkers, no one was entitled, all had a job to do, didn’t hold grudges.'17 Dec 05:00 PM
