PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrutal rental market: Harrowing tales of the hunt for a homeWhat it's like living in a garage: 'I never imagined I’d end up like this.'31 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bullied': The $1.5m, the will, and the aunt who wanted the fortuneThe 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCancelled plans for Omanawa Falls full access a 'lose-lose'Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.31 Mar 08:21 AM
New Zealand'In good hands': 102yo jazz musician relives performing with Nat King Cole'He just stood back in shadows - came in unobtrusively. He had a magnificent deep voice.'31 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after car driven wrong way on highwayA vehicle was driving into traffic for about 14km, police say.31 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandAdored ballet teacher fights in hospital to make it to her 50th Jubilee showWhether she was in hospital or not, the show had to go on, she said.31 Mar 01:11 AM
New ZealandTeens rescue drowning tourist during school camp“It’s great to see them using the skills they have learnt through becoming a lifeguard."30 Mar 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium debate: Subscribers weigh in on the great road cone debateOPINION: Readers share their views on the use of road cones - and what's really important.30 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: 'I felt like dirt. Low. Worthless.' Why horrid customers are the memorable onesOPINION: Make low-wage jobs more attractive by being nicer.30 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCome work for us: The perks some councils are offering to lure staffCouncils are up against 'global companies paying foreign dollars' for high-skilled staff.30 Mar 05:02 PM
New Zealand'We don’t feel it’s safe for staff': Fuel stop becomes self-service after robberiesThe manager said he was punched and kicked during a robbery.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rortTwo of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.30 Mar 05:56 AM
New Zealand'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee risesAn increase in user fees and charges is also expected.30 Mar 05:23 AM
CrimeStashed cash, guns and meth: Key pair in Bay drug operation appeal sentencesThe man who played a central role stashed $1.5m in a hydraulic compartment in his bed.30 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'attempted abduction' seek carInformation on small car with dark windows sought.30 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandSH25 closed: Critical injuries in Coromandel crashPolice were called shortly before midday.30 Mar 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Rugby club housing plan epitome of blue-sky thinkingOPINION: Necessity is the mother of invention.29 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiri Gillespie: Unfair to lump city safety costs on regional council aloneSafety of people in the city is not a responsibility exclusive to the regional council.29 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Our energy levels are failing': Bay secondary teachers strike again'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'29 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandShiver me timbers! Rotorua wakes to coldest day of the yearCold and clear weather is across the Bay of Plenty.29 Mar 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParking fees a 'killer': Retailers, shoppers on how to solve 'dead' Tauranga CBDBeen described as 'in crisis' by Downtown Tauranga chairman Brian Berry.29 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Desperately needed': Ex-mayor delivering seven ambulances to UkraineThe ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.29 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandJan Tinetti injured in media scrum at ParliamentThe Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.29 Mar 03:32 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter responds after hikers trapped by slipAerocool Rescue Helicopter paramedics spring into action during busy month of missions.29 Mar 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the state of the region’s mental health supportOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.28 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionOpinion: Let's not forget the lives on the line in road cone debateOpinion: Road workers are at the coalface of public roadworks rage.28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandLake swamped with 1600 waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.28 Mar 05:12 PM
New ZealandTikitapu swamped with waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools1600 paddlers. 163 races. Four days.28 Mar 05:07 PM
New Zealand'It would be great to have him back': Woman's plea after late husband's ashes go missingLisa Beamsley has kept the 'sacred' ashes in her car for more than 11 years.28 Mar 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Engulfed in flames': Cause of shed blaze undeterminedFour fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.28 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandTraffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council saysVandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.27 Mar 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters: Roadworks a disaster for businesses, and ways to fix congestion'Chaotic disruptions for months and months'27 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarmen HallCarmen Hall: Hospitality’s struggle to find workers an uphill battleThe hospitality sector is struggling to attract staff and employers are suffering.27 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopter airlifts two injured after SH29 crashEmergency services were called around 6.30pm.27 Mar 06:39 PM
