New ZealandElected and rejected: Hawke’s Bay Māori ward councillors plan to make an impact over next three years'I’m shocked and reeling that the beautiful community I know has this new undercurrent.'22 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Time to step up': Rural fire brigade pleads for volunteersThe Herbertville Fire Station was once thriving, but now it needs volunteers to survive. 22 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandFood drive donations down by half while food support needs double'[It’s] just a reflection of how tight times are.'22 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric mega strike presses on despite cancelled rallies and wild weatherPolice warn of major traffic disruption across central Auckland tomorrow.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Limited consultation and transparency': Hapū voice anger over trust's dealings with sandmining coDr Mere Kepa says the trust discussed financial incentives with McCallum Bros.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly blamed young driver for quadruple fatality after claiming he had used cannabisNow Storm Lacy's name as been cleared as coroner reveals why forestry workers really died.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix itRockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Biggest blessing': All Black McKenzie and O’Sullivan share baby newsThe couple went public with their relationship in September 2024 on Instagram.22 Oct 06:48 AM
New ZealandArmed robber fires shots at man who confronted him after $20k cigarette theftThe store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late. 22 Oct 06:30 AM
New Zealand‘It’s too expensive’: Pensioners ditch kerbside recycling in Mid NorthSome Kerikeri pensioners say a $91 yearly fee is too steep for recycling.22 Oct 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Teaching through culture': New tour explores Maungatautari with different lensExperience celebrates the legacy of the moa hunters through ancestral stories. 22 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandVoter turnout up despite council's $70k cut to election spendingVoting bins at supermarkets saw strong support and boosted last-day returns.22 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandGDT technical glitch delays resultsInitial results showed a whopping 22% increase before prices disappeared altogether.22 Oct 03:05 AM
Rugby'Gentle giant with a big heart': Former Fiji, Super Rugby and NPC powerhouse dies unexpectedlyThe 58-year-old played 49 games for Fiji and featured in two NZ Super Rugby sides.22 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandVoter turnout falls short of 'ambitious' goal - but there are bright spotsRotorua’s overall voter turnout slipped, but Māori ward participation increased.22 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandRuapehu ratepayers face $1m storm recovery billThe district has been battered by three storms in five months.22 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandDevon Briggs turns Paris heartbreak into UCI gloryThe 21-year-old struck gold after sitting in the pack for most of the 10km race.22 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandWhy Fonterra's selling its dairy brands - and why is Winston angry about it?It's a billion-dollar deal that will change the shape of New Zealand's dairy industry.22 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What's up with the GDT?Miles Hurrell, Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, and Emma Higgins. 22 Oct 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Please, speak up:' Police urge witnesses in Gisborne murder caseBill Maangi, a father of four, died after being shot on Ormond Rd in Gisborne.22 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Unreal' rugby club blaze caught on videoSecurity guard Nina Teiri has praised firefighters for their work.22 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandThursday's mega-strike: What you need to knowWhere BoP strike events will be and how schools and health services will be impacted. 22 Oct 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Our sincere condolences': Rāhui after death at Northland bayPolice were made aware that a person was deceased around 4.30pm.21 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandSeven days on the run: Police scour lakes in hunt for man after death of womanJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car 350km to Rotorua.21 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandStrong winds set to test Hawke’s Bay again after damaging Tuesday galesA gust of 130km/h was recorded on the Takapau Plains at 4pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 11:26 PM
BusinessFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
New Zealand‘A timely reminder’: Investigator on cause of Whangārei Hospital car fireFire investigator Jason Goffin says a hot exhaust likely sparked the damaging blaze.21 Oct 10:19 PM
CrimeDeath of person in downtown Whangārei not suspiciousPart of the city was closed while police conducted an investigation.21 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in placeTwo fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of Napier were found 90 minutes apart.21 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandVideo shows aftermath of hospital car blazeAftermath after 30 vehicles were damaged by fire in a Whangārei Hospital carpark. Video / Ruth NgaropoWatch21 Oct 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Car-alition': MPs take seven-hour cross-party 'roadie' after flight canned'Reached a consensus on transport policy: get to Wellington by dinner.'21 Oct 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just amazing': Anonymous members offer financially strapped club a lifelineThe Rotorua Commercial Travellers' Club has been saved by a loan from a couple of members.21 Oct 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFighting to be heard: Injured Talley’s staff detail long battle for compensationEvidence showed one Invercargill worker waited two years for $7000 in pay.21 Oct 09:00 PM
