Politics'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.09 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandSchool to close for funeral of Mount Maunganui landslide hero after Education Ministry U-turn The school was initially not able to shut for staffer without making up an extra day.09 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandOrca encounter: Inside the 1609km ocean swim to protect the oceanSwim4TheOcean calls on the New Zealand Government to end bottom trawling on all seamounts.09 Feb 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Frozen yoghurt your way with Mount Maunganui’s YomiMichael Sparrow talks to Tom Raynel about his yoghurt bar start-up Yomi.08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandStriking nurses swap uniforms for T-shirtsTaupō district nurses say they are short of about six staff.08 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandZero alcohol for all: BoP instructors welcome shake-up to licence systemLearner drivers under 25 must spend 12 months on a learner licence from 2027.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHalf of Govt’s $433m regional loan book now flagged as at risk of defaultLoan impairment provisions jumped from $19m to $28m in the year to June 2025.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Early 2026 gains hint at solid year ahead for share investorsSmaller companies and sectors like energy and materials led January’s gains.08 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ beachLifeguards tracked the pod along Pāpāmoa Beach to protect swimmers.08 Feb 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Essential travel only': Convoys to escort traffic as wrecked section of highway partially reopensConvoys will run three times daily each way across the 37km Waioweka Gorge.08 Feb 12:09 AM
Travel newsFrom harbour racing to art and pride: Where to find the best of summer 2026Race, celebrate, explore and unwind with NZ’s biggest summer events.07 Feb 05:19 PM
New Zealand'Especially muggy': Incoming 'surge of humidity' as tropics start firing upKiwis are being told to prepare for 'especially muggy' conditions in the week ahead.07 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelNZ’s favourite beach revealed – as voted for by youFind out who came top in five categories, plus our overall winner.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant BattyFamily, friends and ex-teammates will honour him at a celebration of life on Friday.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police arrest man after 'firearms incident' in PāpāmoaAn imitation BB gun was found after police arrested the 18-year-old.07 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandMotels used as taxpayer-funded emergency housing don't have resource consent Govt officials say council action could put much-needed accommodation at risk.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung melanoma survivor's warning for people who 'glorify tan lines''You don’t pay for it now, but down the track when the damage surfaces – it’s too late.'06 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep hydrated': MetService issues heat alert for Waitangi weekend scorcherTemperatures as high as 30C are expected in Whakatāne and Napier.06 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mauao must ultimately be reopened to the peopleOPINION: However, there needs to be time for grieving and healing first.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Respect the ocean': Surf safety focus as longboard festival hits PāpāmoaACC logged almost 6000 surfing injury claims nationwide in 2025.06 Feb 03:14 AM
New ZealandTauranga Moana's Waitangi Day dawn service honours landslide victimsMore than 200 people, including civic leaders and kaumātua, gathered at Mt Drury.06 Feb 02:41 AM
WarriorsThe expectations facing Warriors in quest for a Harold Matthews Cup three-peatFormer Warriors prop Albert Vete will coach the side as they chase a third straight title.05 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Investors brace for pivotal earnings season to show if recovery is realSkellerup kicks off a packed February earnings calendar across key sectors.05 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandStill ticking: WWII veteran and watchmaker thriving at 100'Hard work' and 'good genes' are the secrets, he says.05 Feb 07:30 PM
Entertainment'It could all be gone tomorrow': Six60's Matiu Walters on fame, family and when he'll call it a dayAnd why he's gunning for his former bandmate to get the All Blacks coaching role.05 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandThe adventurous life behind Betty's 100 yearsSome mothers like tea and scones, but Betty prefers watching heavy machines build bridges.05 Feb 05:09 PM
New ZealandSun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloudAuckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.05 Feb 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Forget Paris targets, NZ’s climate focus has to be survival and retreatOPINION: No NZ government will pay $3b to other governments for foreign climate projects.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Luxon: Finding common ground – a vision for Waitangi and beyondOPINION: The PM reflects on the recent North Island tragedies and community support.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Begin to reopen': Mount Maunganui cordon to lift after deadly landslideMauao itself will remain off-limits.05 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandWhy stolen street signs are becoming a dangerous and expensive rural problemLast year alone, 60 street signs were replaced across the district.05 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew kidney scanner boosts care for Bay of Plenty renal patientsDemand for renal procedures is rising about 25% each year in Tauranga.05 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHouse bus burnt out as missing woman found safe in Kaimai RangeNicola O'Connor, 42, contacted police herself late this morning.05 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandWhy the Bay's new lifejacket rule has stalledPlus, tips for safe boating this sunny (hopefully) long weekend.04 Feb 11:26 PM
