New ZealandPrisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegationsPolice confirm a complaint is under investigation by a sexual assault team.26 Mar 06:55 PM
New ZealandCouncil proposes to slash cremation fee as families go out of townMany other charges are set to rise, including pool entries and building services fees. 26 Mar 06:27 PM
New Zealand'Bottomless pit': Rotorua Museum grant criticised as BOP free entry axedFree entry clause dropped from funding amid concerns providing the money was a mistake.26 Mar 06:08 PM
New Zealand'We have been living in hell': Greyhound rehoming workers' shutdown fearsNightrave Greyhounds fears euthanising the industry’s dogs will be easier than rehoming.26 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay vinyl compilation showcases rising music talent'It’s really special to be part of something that celebrates Hawke’s Bay artists.'26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne leaders await decision on $29.7m East Coast recovery bidIf approved, the money would fund community, environmental and economic recovery.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandSanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populationsThe annual translocation efforts are the largest in New Zealand.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dogs like this need to be destroyed': Chase victim backs tougher dog lawsTanya Hawthorne wants dangerous dogs destroyed and negligent owners prosecuted.26 Mar 04:03 PM
New ZealandBoom in students, budget in reverse: How long can universities stretch?The University of Auckland now has a record 47,033 students, up 8% on last year.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Multi-hazard event' continues over next few days; 'Significant' heavy rain and gales for many regionsDownpours, flooding, and slips are possible tonight and Friday.26 Mar 08:36 AM
New Zealand'Students were screaming': Teacher allegedly stabbed with box cutter before lockdownA parent said scared students were hiding in classroom cupboards.26 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandMen rescued from car trapped in floodwaters near WhangāreiStates of Emergency cover Whangārei and the Far North for seven days.26 Mar 05:38 AM
New Zealand$9.8m Hamilton airport runway extension welcomed by local leadersConstruction is due to start late this year and take 12 months.26 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather hits, but Beach Hoppers stay 'resilient'Beach Hop has pulled the event's Pāuanui and Ōnemana stops.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How rising fuel prices are affecting farmersChris Brandolino, Mark Hooper, Pita Alexander, Chris Russell, and Andrew Pegler.26 Mar 01:10 AM
New ZealandField of dreams? $2m Rotorua sport field development delayedThe site was first earmarked for sports in 2000, but was later looked at for housing.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouncils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra securityEach 14.5m Ark tube replaces about 160 traditional sandbags.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThames Coast kindergarten gets second-chance revivalThe rural centre expects about 30 children aged 2 to 5 on reopening.26 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandRuby Tui's autobiography brought to life with ballet showRuby Tui gave her blessing to the show, inspired by her 2022 book Straight Up.25 Mar 11:12 PM
New ZealandSH1 south of Mangamuka swamped by floodwatersVideo shows SH1, south of Mangamuka in the Far North, swamped by floodwaters. The vehicle was led through by a roading crew. Video / Virginia KemWatch25 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandHastings ratepayers asked to choose between two different rate risesThere's no 'easy option' this year, Mayor Wendy Schollum says.25 Mar 10:05 PM
New Zealand'We grow people to grow food': Kiwifruit orchard wins top awardJudges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture.25 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandHundreds of athletes peaking at the right time in Hawke's BayOne peak trailblazed last weekend, three peaks to come this weekend.25 Mar 09:26 PM
New Zealand‘We cannot afford to accept this as inevitable’: Mayors on wider risk from McCain shutdown'If we don’t get this right, we risk hollowing out industries that underpin our economy.'25 Mar 09:25 PM
New ZealandFuel prices make relievers harder to find for rural schoolsOne rural school was hit with a $970 water taxi bill for a single reliever.25 Mar 08:54 PM
New ZealandCorrections cuts contract with ex drug lord after 'serious sexual allegations'But Billy Macfarlane says the claims against him are untrue.25 Mar 08:45 PM
BoxingWelterweight showdown: Yama and Helu step up to headline BX-9 card tonightNailini Helu has dropped a full weight division to meet Yama at 66.4kg.25 Mar 08:25 PM
New Zealand'People were surprised': Lincoln University to cut 40 jobsAll permanent staff have until April 23 to apply for enhanced exit packages.25 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandMagpies course set for NPC 50th anniversary seasonTasman, Manawatū, Otago, North Harbour and Taranaki head to the home of the Magpies.25 Mar 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Will further victimise':Tauranga homeless advocates to protest proposed police powersTauranga homeless advocacy groups warn move-on orders would punish vulnerable people.25 Mar 07:30 PM
EntertainmentSplit Enz add extra shows to national tour after 45,000-fan reunionIt follows Split Enz's 1000th gig and first show in 18 years at Electric Avenue.25 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Genuine game-changer': Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter Some commuters say it will shave up to 15 minutes off their journeys.25 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChild snatcher back in jail facing new charge a week after releaseTekuru was jailed in January for taking a toddler from her daycare with sexual intent.25 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We have had everything': Small town's firefighters honoured for 50 years’ service'The hardest part is motor vehicle accidents, when you get children and fatalities.'25 Mar 05:00 PM
