New Zealand'In disbelief': Latest Lotto millionaire bought his ticket minutes before the drawIf he hadn’t seen the Lotto sign advertising the jackpot, he would have forgotten.06 Jun 12:25 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after 30yo woman struck in Hamilton crashMichael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.06 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandFunding to help Fordlands thriveUp to 145 youths join free sports activities every Monday at Bellingham Crescent.06 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandMayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.06 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandHastings District Council's Māori ward social media videosHastings Deputy Mayor Tania Kerr and Takitimu Māori ward councilor Ana Apatu talking about Māori wards. Video / Hastings District CouncilWatch06 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabsMore than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.05 Jun 11:55 PM
New ZealandWoman seriously injured in alleged Rotorua hit-and-runPolice urge witnesses to share information or footage.05 Jun 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Blown away': Tonnes of rubbish collected in city clean-upThe man leading the effort plans more for the city.05 Jun 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusionThe changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.05 Jun 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.05 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandInter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snapBoth the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.05 Jun 10:50 PM
New ZealandHortNZ director steps down after six years of serviceDe Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.05 Jun 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Both sides will be hurting’: The build-up to Hawke’s Bay’s biggest school rugby gameJason Shoemark didn't experience school rugby hype, but he knows what this weekend means.05 Jun 08:44 PM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Pretty horrible day’ - MPs react to Te Pāti Māori suspensionThree Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.05 Jun 08:06 PM
BusinessWatchdog assessing complaints after Woolies' false Milkrun ad pricingCommerce Commission receives multiple inquiries over Facebook ads for delivery service.05 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue growsA retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds. 05 Jun 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQ&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happenRotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.05 Jun 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoC decides not to reopen popular campsite damaged by cycloneFamilies used to go to Glenfalls every Christmas for a cheap holiday – now they can't.05 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: No place like home, but is that enough?OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weatherA Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I knew something wasn't right': Baby's journey to rare diagnosis after 30 seizures a dayAt 6 months old, Mila was diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBalancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levyCouncillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.05 Jun 08:13 AM
New Zealand'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted outThe group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.05 Jun 07:00 AM
Boxing'Dave 2.0': Nyika begins second attempt at world title shotThe Kiwi is on the comeback after his first career loss.05 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicleHe also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres. 05 Jun 06:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leadersThree MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year. 05 Jun 05:59 AM
New ZealandFour rescued from BoP floodwatersFire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.05 Jun 05:41 AM
New Zealand$51m boost for forensic mental health servicesHealth Minister Matt Doocey announced the four-year funding increase at Waikato Hospital.05 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'It's just what we do' - Horseback hero's daring flood rescueA horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.05 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandMan charged with drugged driving over crash that killed fourThe 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.05 Jun 04:00 AM
LifestyleTop drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awardsNZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.05 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort developmentLocal Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.05 Jun 03:27 AM
New Zealand'It was freaky': 'Bang' wakes neighbour of suspicious house fireFirefighters received multiple calls around midnight.05 Jun 02:56 AM
