New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay show ready for a good one amid A&P wind changeA&P shows throughout the country are facing major challenges.06 Nov 02:07 AM
New ZealandSouthern scorcher: Mercury heads towards 30C while thunderstorms loom for North IslandThunderstorms, however, are expected for parts of the North Island over the weekend.06 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandArguing with Winston Peters on The CountryOn today's show: Winston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Harry Gaddum & Chris Russell. 06 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty man attacked in his home and seriously injuredPolice say several offenders are believed to have been involved in the attack. 06 Nov 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Sad for democracy’: Board seeks fresh faces after six years without a voteNominations open soon, with hopes there will be enough candidates for a contest this time.05 Nov 11:18 PM
Energy'Significant public benefit': Watchdog backs Huntly power station planThe 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.05 Nov 10:32 PM
New ZealandWriters' final wish: Kerikeri musical returns to stage after 50 yearsValerie Harris, 81, is reviving the musical she first staged over 50 years ago.05 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandLucky numbers come good for two Hawke’s Bay Lotto players, Powerball rolls over to $40mThe winning tickets were sold at Pak’nSave Napier and Paper Plus Havelock North.05 Nov 09:29 PM
New ZealandFour Lotto players split $1m prize - are you one of the winners?The Powerball jackpot has increased to a staggering $40m this Saturday.05 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay to get its first fixed speed cameras in a decade, and they'll capture average speed16% of motorists were found to speed between Te Hauke and Pakipaki, so cameras will go in.05 Nov 07:51 PM
New ZealandMan assaulted after hopping off bus: Police seek witnessesThe assault was reported to have occurred around 3.30pm on Tuesday.05 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandThe pāua and the pistol: Man throws his catch into the sea as officers confront himPolice doing a routine check were confronted with an odd reaction, and then found a gun.05 Nov 07:18 PM
New Zealand'He was the light of our lives': Mum's tribute to son after Te Puke shooting deathSonya Oakes has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late son, Tristan 'Eru' Oakes.05 Nov 06:46 PM
New Zealand‘So avoidable’: Coroner’s warning after man's fatal decision costs him his lifeCoroner Ian Telford says it 'makes this situation all the more painful'.05 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandFood, fun and fur: Inside Hamilton’s Gourmet in the GardenFounder Tania Simpson says the event gives people a break from their screens.05 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo killed in crash near PaeroaState Highway 2 has reopened following the crash. 05 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty fire crews battle large vegetation blaze in difficult terrainTwo helicopters will 'assist with attacking the fire' this morning.05 Nov 05:38 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau run raising funds for local man defying odds'It was like he had a stroke without any evidence of a stroke.'05 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaiohiki Bridge build could start by the end of 2026Councils seek the preferred alignment option for the bridge between Taradale and Waiohiki.05 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadline day: Will the Govt move to close Gloriavale’s school? Lake Brunner School has 58 students: a Gloriavale influx could completely change it.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Major issue’: Charity urges food security solution after foodbank closureThe Kerikeri foodbank's shuttering has left local whānau struggling for kai.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandJames Denyer sworn in as Western Bay Mayor again after 'toughest' term'It has not been easy, and yet there’s much still ahead of us.'05 Nov 05:21 AM
Crime‘Threesome?’: Texts at centre of rugby players’ sexual assault trialA woman told police she woke to one of the men sexually violating her.05 Nov 05:08 AM
New ZealandFrustration deepens as Kāeo's extended water outage drags onTe Rūnanga o Whaingaroa shut its Kāeo office after three weeks without water.05 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandFrom ashes to action: Mitai Māori Village vows show will go on after fireAbout 50 firefighters battled for hours to stop the blaze spreading through the site.05 Nov 04:15 AM
KahuHow a teen's passion for Māori wards led to shock win for mumDr Mawera Karetai won the Kōhi Māori seat without spending a dollar.05 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsPM skips Parliament to meet Indian trade minister, denies talks in troubleLuxon chose to skip his usual appearance in the House for Question Time on Wednesday.05 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involvedNative plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.05 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandGarage fire which sent plumes of smoke over Havelock North extinguishedFirefighters were called to reports of a tree and garage fire.05 Nov 02:48 AM
PoliticsParliamentary inquiry recommends review of the rules, clears MP of wrongdoingThe saga exposed a loophole in Parliament’s rules - and recommended it be addressed.05 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandLarge service station development planned on some of NZ's best growing land'This proposal is a non-complying activity, which means it must meet a very high bar.'05 Nov 02:14 AM
New Zealand'You got it wrong': Cop sprayed compliant motorist with pepper spray three timesA judge convicted the officer, saying: 'This man had not abused and/or threatened you.'05 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpate of rural burglaries near Hastings, police appeal for informationPolice believe the burglaries may be linked.05 Nov 01:57 AM
