New ZealandHamilton East residents to trial water meters in council pilotHamilton currently has around 60,000 water users. 07 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Waikato teacher missing a week described as 'full of life'Family hopes Jayleb-Che Dean, 36, is just 'off somewhere' without his phone.07 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
New Zealand'We have people out there': Police recount moments after Whakaari blastThe Phoenix rescued 26 victims and returned ash-covered to Whakatāne Wharf.07 Oct 03:13 AM
BusinessFailed music festivals owe $14m: Inside liquidators' battle with artists to claw back moneyThere is a bleak outlook for ticket holders of two cancelled music festivals.07 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandNo longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopensThe youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.06 Oct 11:06 PM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Tauranga manPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner for investigation.06 Oct 07:01 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
New ZealandMāori kiwifruit growers expand into UAE marketMāori growers group represents more than 70 orchards.06 Oct 05:00 PM
Politics'Disturbing': Doctors slam Govt's plan to buy vapes for smokers Health NZ asked the vaping industry for quotes and talked up the PR benefits of a deal.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Every action helps’: Family's plea to find Tokoroa teacher missing a weekFamily and friends of Jayleb Che Dean, 36, continue the search.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footageToday is the second day of the first phase of the inquest. 06 Oct 05:00 AM
BDBDEnergyBrookfield buys Clarus gas assets for $2bWorth perhaps $2b, the deal follows NZ Government's LNG import announcement.06 Oct 04:56 AM
BusinessPowerco to buy Gisborne and Wairoa's electricity distributor, Clarus to be sold to foreign firmPowerco will apply for approval of the purchase from the Overseas Investment Office.06 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractionsPlans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month. 06 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAward-nominated team devastated as thefts put livelihoods at riskThieves took everything from custom gear and petrol from vehicles, to boots and bags.06 Oct 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHave Australia overtaken NZ at youth rugby level? What the big defeats suggestThe results have renewed calls to overhaul New Zealand's school rugby structure.06 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandWhy singer Hollie Smith is ready to 'let go of the bones' and make a bodyHer post-Covid project that grew into a nationwide tour is wrapping up. So what's next?06 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No words can mend the wounds:' Parents' trauma after boy dies in hospitalThe HDC found the 3yo boy didn't get "reasonable" care after being taken to a rural ED.06 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand$7.3m cocaine bust: 21kg found stashed in container at Port of TaurangaCustoms has intercepted more than 430kg of cocaine at the port so far this year.05 Oct 11:58 PM
EnergyBrookfield close to buying NZ's Clarus - report The deal is tipped to value Clarus Group at about $2 billion.05 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandElective surgery wait times improve – but is it sustainable? 'Short sprints of extra effort may make a difference ... but they also burn people out.'05 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandJob vacancy: How a community is helping choose a future school principalJon Ward is stepping down after six years as Rotorua Lakes High School principal.05 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandEye roll: Man's unusual inheritance moves around the countryThe Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga has taken blank eyes for artists to paint.05 Oct 07:05 PM
Black CapsThe Kane conundrum: Should Williamson still be in Black Caps' T20 plans?The former captain faces a fight to make it into NZ's World Cup squad next year.05 Oct 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Investors look past share volatility to year-end prospectsShares are up 17% globally this year after rebounding strongly from April lows.05 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandTornado damages properties in Bay of Plenty townProperties were damaged and roofs ripped off in Awakeri, near Whakatāne. Video / PūkāeaWatch05 Oct 06:07 AM
New Zealand'Saw my roof come off my shed': Tornado sweeps through rural Bay of Plenty communityFire crews are responding to property damage from a tornado on SH30.05 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, four others injured in crash near WhakatāneEmergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the Bay of Plenty.04 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandCoronial inquiry into Whakaari eruption hears country did not seem ready for disasterFamilies say New Zealand was unprepared despite Whakaari's known volatility.04 Oct 08:04 PM
Black Caps'I want to win a World Cup': Neesham not giving up on Black Caps futureInitially overlooked, the 35-year-old nearly played the winning hand against Australia.04 Oct 06:00 PM
Black CapsMarsh century defies Black Caps as Australia seal series victoryNew Zealand's bowlers ultimately ran out of runs to defend at Bay Oval.04 Oct 10:16 AM
New ZealandLotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot rises to $15mStrike Four will also climb to $1.2m in the next midweek draw.04 Oct 07:04 AM
New ZealandInternational Kiwi sportsman caught drink-driving, challenges convictionThe man, who's represented NZ internationally, was well above the legal limit.04 Oct 02:00 AM