New ZealandElation as Whanganui gets voice in fast-track seabed mining decision'We’ve had to fight tooth and nail just to get this far,' says councillor.25 Jul 03:43 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Is it too early for a spring weather forecast?C Brandolino, S Duncan, S Loe, Barry Soper, R Shearer, E Templeton, M Miller, H McKay.25 Jul 02:08 AM
CrimeHigh Court settles ownership of Harley-Davidson in major drug bustMotorcycle seized as part of operation that uncovered 17kg of meth and $240,000 of assets.25 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead in SH30 crash near RotoruaAnother person was taken to Rotorua Hospital with moderate injuries.25 Jul 01:49 AM
New ZealandRobbery at Waikato petrol station, police seek stolen uteThe staff member activated fog cannons and hid in the rear of the store.25 Jul 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Incredible improvement': College to ditch open-plan classes after NCEA trialPāpāmoa College was planning the move before the Government called time on open layouts.25 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandBrrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year The weekend will be mostly fine with a few showers expected.24 Jul 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Silence ... then the heat hit me': Man saves Harley-Davidson, loses house in blazeTed Shortland escaped the fire through his bedroom window.24 Jul 11:31 PM
New ZealandAccessible respite service offers unique relief for Northland familiesNorthlanders with disabilities no longer have to use hospitals or rest homes for respite.24 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandNapier records coldest morning of the year Napier hit its coldest temperature of the year, dropping to -2.2C on Friday.24 Jul 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing The man called for help, realising he wasn't equipped for the cold.24 Jul 10:19 PM
Black FernsFormer Black Fern battles stage 4 cancerCheryl Waaka remembers the day her life was changed forever.24 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandPāmu forecasts record profit in major turnaroundHigh prices for dairy and red meat have helped offset adverse weather events.24 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandOngoing police presence: Tauranga drug bust leads to arrestA hazmat truck was present during the police operation in Tauranga.24 Jul 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Turned the corner': $207b in NZ's infrastructure pipeline, PM tells contractors'The future for civil construction in New Zealand is bright.'24 Jul 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's returnMetService warns calm conditions will be coming to an end.24 Jul 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth to restore woollen yarn production in Napier and hire up to 40 peopleThe $6m investment is the most significant for the plant’s future since the cyclone.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a bump': Rotorua lures more Auckland visitors'Now we are just getting the good word back out to New Zealand that it’s a safe town.'24 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato leaders welcome medical school news Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka said it was 'a proud day' for Hamilton.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It was a huge eye-opener': How boating tragedy drives water safety advocateEsther Hone lost a friend in a South Island boating accident as a teenager.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revivalThe Green Party launched a petition to extend a regional passenger rail link to Tauranga.24 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandArts Festival back with diverse lineup after pause last yearThe Hawke's Bay Arts Festival runs from October 9 to 19 in Hastings, Havelock North, and Napier.24 Jul 05:58 AM
New ZealandTeen charged after 20yo dies in Hamilton celebrating upcoming birthdayPolice charged an 18-year-old after the incident in Hamilton over the weekend.24 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandFonterra rejects discounted butter prices for KiwisA 500g block of butter rose 46.5% in the year ended May, says Stats NZ.24 Jul 05:12 AM
New ZealandUnit arrives in Huntly after 3 years to fix brown water issueOne resident says the brown water looks like 'mushroom soup without the cream'.24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Mana, humility and strategic sharp thinking': Tributes flow as George Reedy steps downHe played a key role in expanding health and social services in Te Tairāwhiti24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park namedAn annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.24 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandNew Hawke's Bay coalition backs retention of Māori wardsHawke's Bay Today asked each mayoral candidate if they supported the group.24 Jul 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Not looking great': NZ in for 'dramatic change' as severe weather looms next weekA meteorologist warns settled weather is coming to a close.24 Jul 04:00 AM
Entertainment'We love to sing': Choral group inspired by global success of Kiwi youth and movieGCS looking for new members; ready to have some 'serious fun' on Monday24 Jul 03:31 AM
TravelControversial 'Everyone Must Go!' campaign hailed a 'winner'Nearly 8000 extra Aussies visited in autumn, injecting an extra $22m into the NZ economy. 24 Jul 03:24 AM
KahuMāori actors defend playing Hawaiians in Apple TV+ seriesThe series follows Ka’iana, played by Jason Momoa, unifying Hawaii's islands.24 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandPolice officer charged with dangerous driving causing death of teenAngel Riley died after her car hit a tree in Whangārei following a police pursuit.24 Jul 02:48 AM
New ZealandThe best ham in NZ is from this little suburban store'This means so much to small businesses like mine.'24 Jul 02:20 AM
