New ZealandHumpback whale encounter in NorthlandSome Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter WhangāreiWatch30 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Remote wilderness': Global spotlight on fugitive Kiwi dad after latest sightingCNN calls Phillips a 'fugitive father' on the run with his kids in 'remote wilderness'.29 Aug 11:26 PM
Lifestyle'Got everything that I treasure': Couple’s floating house turns headsTheir unique home, dubbed 'The Barge', has 215sq m of floor space over two storeys.29 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTo catch a thief: How cop tracked down repeat shoplifter with just one clueConstable Zac McKay is part of a retail crime unit that's making a real difference.29 Aug 09:37 PM
New Zealand‘As long as it takes’: Cops defend strategy to find Tom Phillips and missing kidsTom Phillips faces charges including aggravated robbery and wounding.29 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandA proposal for Taylor Swift: How about a wedding in Hastings?It's the land of flowing wine, shining sun and a mayor who dances to Shake It Off.29 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousing strategy for Napier and Hastings finalised after more than two yearsA future housing plan has been adopted after years of work, but not everyone is happy.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom EIT to ‘I do’: Chinese couple's journey back to Hawke’s BayHans and Yee met at EIT in 2019, leading to their eventual wedding in China in 2024.29 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'At my wits' end': The despair of living next door to Napier's pigeon houseCouncil says it can’t take any action as the birds are 'nesting of their own volition'.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'What 100% New Zealand looks like': Maungatautari comes full circleOnce eroded for pastoral land, the area is now home to 700 species - thanks to volunteers.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big deal for a little place': Whanganui trio to compete in AustraliaBathurst 1000 in New South Wales is known as the Southern Hemisphere's top track.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe saucy secret of one Waikato house reno Deanna Hinde never imagined one of her most-used tools would come from the pantry. 29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Gisborne music festival ending due to economic strainRising costs have made the festival economically unviable.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan missing from Thames hasn't been seen for five days, police issue alertJared, 35, was last seen on August 24 leaving his Waiomu Valley Rd home.29 Aug 09:25 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with murder of Rotorua kapa haka performerThe incident occurred at a Trigg Ave house in Rotorua on August 20.29 Aug 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby Top Four finalists decidedFeilding and Rotorua will meet in Sunday's final29 Aug 06:13 AM
New Zealand'Their instincts were correct': Young female staff targeted by 'touchy-feely' cafe bossJudge: 'It was too frequent, it was unnecessary ... their discomfort was justified.' 29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidates go head-to-head: How the audience ranked themThe three candidates who took part in the forum are all on the current council.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandSH35 Mangahauini Gorge recovery programmeA $50 million work programme on a section of SH35 badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle started this month. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiWatch29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe country's most hit overbridgeKiwiRail confirmed it's the most struck bridge in NZ, with 13 known strikes a year.29 Aug 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Truly shocked': Mayor criticises Hobson's Pledge for using her imageTania Tapsell says the group used her image and quotes without permission.29 Aug 04:17 AM
Agribusiness'Insatiable' appetite: Lactalis surges ahead with major acquisitionsFonterra's global ranking has slipped and could fall further after the Mainland sale. 29 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandUnexpected bill: Hastings teacher's bumper duck surpriseThere are duck tales and then there’s this.29 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand‘Hard week’: Sinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractionAn alternate walkway will open tomorrow to welcome visitors back.29 Aug 03:36 AM
New ZealandSinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractionsThe "large hole" has cut off vehicle and pedestrian access to popular Rotorua attractions. Video / Aukaha NewsWatch29 Aug 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Tui rugby veteran starting a familyKrysten Cottrell is expecting her first child with husband and rugby referee Tipene. 29 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Highways and horticulture with Shane JonesChris Brandolino, Shane Jones, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Craig Wiggins, and Barry Soper.29 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandRates dominate the debate as race for Hastings mayor heats upEveryone agrees ratepayers are feeling the pinch - but the solutions vary.29 Aug 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExpressway upgrade will need 600,000 tonnes of aggregate, but there's concerns it won't be local'The feeling in our sector is that there is a lot of gravel build-up in the rivers.'29 Aug 01:37 AM
New ZealandNorthland councils unite to manage $1b water, wastewater servicesThe Far North was the last to join, with one vote against the plan.29 Aug 01:00 AM
CrimeMissing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips: A full timeline of all the sightingsTom Phillips and his three children have been missing since December 2021. 29 Aug 12:42 AM
New Zealand‘Our focus is the children’: Police plea after fugitive's burglary footageTom Phillips has been hiding out with his three children since December 2021.29 Aug 12:41 AM
New ZealandDoC seeks new operator for iconic Molesworth StationJim Ward, Molesworth's farm manager of 24 years, resigned abruptly in July.28 Aug 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sugar hit’ of economic activity: Aims Games ready to kick off in the BayOver 25,000 visitors are expected in Tauranga for the tournament. 28 Aug 11:30 PM
