New ZealandWhat makes a bull worth $161,000?Wairarapa farmer Keith Higgins is showing no signs of buyer's remorse with Tangihau U418.09 Jul 10:05 PM
New ZealandRotorua council takes back control of parking servicesThe decision ends the fully outsourced parking model introduced in mid-2018.09 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandWaitotara Valley cut off as heavy rain breaches riverbanksNgamatapōuri is cut off, accessible only to four-wheel-drive vehicles.09 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
Kahu'Exemplar for the country': Historic iwi agreement reshapes water useThe partnership secures 60% of Rotorua's drinking water and returns ancestral land.09 Jul 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Dying needlessly': Iwi monitors call for action on low cancer screening rates'People don’t have to die from diseases like that if they’re caught early enough.'09 Jul 09:08 PM
New ZealandTruck driver dies in BoP crashOtara Rd is closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.09 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandDirtbike rider dies after crash with car in HamiltonThe accident occurred at Willoughby and Mill Streets at 3.25pm yesterday.09 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandPolice seize gun, $20k, and cocaine in drug raidA pump action shotgun and $20,000 were also found during the operation.09 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM
CrimeMan charged with murder after fleeing Hamilton crime scene, car stolen at gunpointArmed police swarmed Bellmont Ave at 6.40pm last night, as the Eagle circled overhead.09 Jul 07:14 PM
New ZealandCouncil say Govt behind local road's speed limit increase, resident says it's 'madness''There is no sensible context that justifies this absolutely ludicrous action.'09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe farm babysitter: 'You are human, you are allowed to have a break'Phil Thornhill is putting his skills to use and offering farmers a chance to holiday.09 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNeighbours battling golden Buddhist statue invited to enjoy 'Garden of Peace'Trust behind 16m statue says tells neighbours they are 'seedlings of peace'.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandRhythm and Vines organisers release economic data from 2024 eventVisitor expenditure for Rhythm and Vines 2024 reached $5.72 million.09 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeThe day France attacked NZ: Spies, lies and bombing an anti-nuclear boat in AucklandNew podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off Hamilton street after serious firearms incidentPolice warn it's a 'dangerous' situation.09 Jul 11:42 AM
Crime'Didn't think I was going very fast': Uncle pleads guilty after toddler's fatal fall from uteAitua Puriri said he didn't believe he was driving very fast at the time his nephew fell. 09 Jul 07:41 AM
New Zealand'Looked pretty serious': Accident closes Hamilton intersectionEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 3.30pm.09 Jul 05:29 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit region faces 57-hour drenching; heavy rain to hit north of both islandsFriday is expected to bring the worst of the heavy rain, which lingers into the weekend.09 Jul 03:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Go buddy, go'- seal catches waves with locals at popular surf spotMichael Farr reckons the seal he filmed rode the waves 'better than some of the locals'.09 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandUte flips onto beach in Hawke's BayBollards were smashed near the community hall and playground.09 Jul 02:48 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour co-hosts The CountryDavid Seymour, Wayne Langford, Hunter McGregor, Campbell Parker, and Shane McManaway. 09 Jul 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Very efficient': Fine-sweeper car snaps more than 5000 parking violations in five monthsThe vehicle, costing $73,000, was funded from parking income.09 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandSeal playing in the surf at Te Awanga BeachTe Awanga local and professional photographer and videographer Michael Farr captured the seal playing in the surf at his local break. Video / Michael FarrWatch09 Jul 01:33 AM
New Zealand‘Clearly preventable’: Company, director sentenced over timber yard deathFines and reparations of $450,000 have been ordered after the death of 23yo Ethyn McTier.09 Jul 01:26 AM
New Zealand'David and Goliath': Australian gold mine company makes $25m Central Otago land dealSantana Minerals announced last week a binding agreement to purchase Ardour Station.09 Jul 12:54 AM
New Zealand'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'09 Jul 12:26 AM
New ZealandRoad funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructureA new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.09 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandMore work needed to protect horticultural land, says industry“We need to create a legal framework that protects production."09 Jul 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearanceTwelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.09 Jul 12:00 AM
NetballMagic defender, Silver Fern announces retirement from netballShe leaves the game after six seasons. 09 Jul 12:00 AM
Black Caps‘Very committed’: Williamson not done with Black Caps despite Zimbabwe snubThe former captain will instead play franchise cricket in England. 09 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyedThe family says the roadside memorial was their way to cope with the tragic loss.08 Jul 10:50 PM
