New Zealand'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in NorthlandMetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.26 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents and forestry industry pushing for Waimata Valley Rd repairs to be prioritisedResidents on the busy rural road are increasingly frustrated over the lack of repairs. 26 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'26 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandWith his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'26 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandDolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rulesBottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.26 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strikeHNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.26 May 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Lifting a dark cloud': Bar thrives after ditching pokiesOwners report no financial loss; dining space and food sales have improved.26 May 02:14 AM
New ZealandControversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next stepIt comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.26 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandGrounded: Pilot academy investigated after safety complaintsThe academy is permitted to lease aircraft while the investigation is carried out.26 May 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Four injuries after three-vehicle crash closes SH1One person has life-threatening injuries. 26 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandSave Our Sheep on The CountryToby Williams, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Tom Young, Phil Ropiha, and Phil Duncan.26 May 01:37 AM
OpinionOpinion: SOS - please Save Our Sheep before it’s too lateOpinion: Pines, pigs and poor government policy are making sheep an endangered species.25 May 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Smells just like leather': Turning kiwifruit waste into opportunityLeather alternative aims to find a use for 50,000 tonnes of rejected kiwifruit annually.25 May 11:43 PM
New ZealandCouncil to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stallsThe council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.25 May 11:40 PM
BusinessFonterra divestment 'not about waving the white flag': CEOFonterra seeks strong support from farmers for divesting its consumer brands.25 May 11:20 PM
New Zealand‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identifiedCatalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday. 25 May 11:14 PM
New Zealand'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways ProgrammeYoung farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.25 May 11:04 PM
New ZealandBasketball: Two big wins in the deep south for HawksSeven games to go, and the Hawks are 5th in the rush for the top six for the playoffs.25 May 10:29 PM
New ZealandPreserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'Former South Taranaki mayor's conservation efforts on his family's dairy farm.25 May 09:44 PM
New ZealandMurder accused claims cyclist threw first punch: 'We never intended for him to die'Isaiah Buchanan says those involved in fatal fight exchanged handshakes afterwards.25 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New ZealandMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.25 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Very proud' 94yo credits staff and customers for service station success'It's something different for a Chinese mechanic to start a garage.'25 May 06:00 PM
Small Business‘Dream a bit more‘: Whanganui tea company partners with Air New ZealandKaputī Studio will receive a $20,000 cash grant and 12 weeks of mentoring.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest homeRomance is in the air for 99-year-old Felicia and 88-year-old Dennam Dette. Video / Brodie StoneWatch25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old brideDennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Navigating the ups and downs of long-term market investingThe S&P 500 saw double-digit declines in almost two-thirds of years.25 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizesAs swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.25 May 08:43 AM
New ZealandFive players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.25 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured, one in custody after Hamilton assaultThe incident was reported to police at about 1am.25 May 04:41 AM
EducationCAA grounds flight school's planes for ‘safety reasons’NZICPA trains international and domestic pilots, including for IndiGo.25 May 04:10 AM
New ZealandCattle wandering SH1 after crash in TimaruLocal veterinarians are being called in to help.25 May 03:24 AM
