WorldFour dead, 10 wounded in suspected targeted US shootingSan Joaquin County detectives say the attack appears to be targeted.30 Nov 06:11 AM
New ZealandGunshots, pig carcass, roadblocks, a missing cat: Police probe a village on edgePolice investigating at remote village that has a long history of disputes. 27 Nov 09:00 PM
AucklandFinal chapter in bitter wrangle as Waikaraka Park’s $11m speedway opens after revampCourt action was lodged over the lawfulness of the council decision to move the speedway.27 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Christmas Cheer appeal: Which items are of 'particular need' this year26 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandSmall Northland park joins elite list with first international Green Flag Award26 Nov 11:23 PM
New ZealandSikh temple project gets consent extension after delaysDelays were linked to Covid and Cyclone Gabrielle.24 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandSeafood NZ challenges claims over Hauraki Gulf fishing rulesSeafood NZ says only five small ring-net fishers can use two protected zones.23 Nov 07:04 PM
WorldCyclone Fina leaves trail of damage across Northern TerritoryIt swept in on Saturday night between Darwin and the sparsely populated Tiwi Islands.23 Nov 06:23 PM
WorldCrime scene set after deadly Brisbane blaze leaves suburb reelingNeighbours say a family ran into the street as screams and smoke filled the air.23 Nov 05:50 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandEmpty for 40% of its kilometres travelled: Why MyWay public transport is being cut in Hawke’s BayThe service generated strong customer satisfaction but was financially unsustainable.21 Nov 02:40 AM
New ZealandHurricanes mourn death of young wife after rare cancer battleThe 21-year-old Waikato woman was diagnosed with a cancer found in one in 10 million.20 Nov 02:00 AM
SportWomen pack a punch at Hastings Giants' 10-year milestoneA once boys-only boxing academy now thrives as talented young women reshape its future.19 Nov 04:15 PM
WorldCity’s dispute with 10-year-old beekeeper sparks public outcryThe bees faced eviction after an anonymous complaint. Nicholas Bard, 10, rallied support.17 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin squatters keep Coromandel couple awake through the nightDOC staff say the protected birds must be left alone until nesting ends.13 Nov 08:31 PM
New ZealandFrom quarry to sanctuary: Sculpture Park and arboretum turn over new leafDorothy and John Wakeling hand over the Waikato park after a 34-year transformation.13 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'13 Nov 03:50 AM
New Zealand10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the seaPeople may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.12 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandBeloved principal steps down after 23 years 'We’re here for the kids and we do it for the kids.' 11 Nov 05:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandResidents slam chip seal switch on quiet Pāpāmoa streetsUpgrading to asphalt would add about $3000 per household.10 Nov 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Planning for all contingencies': Fire crews monitoring Tongariro hotspots after rain relief'We are very mindful that another change in the weather could alter the situation.'10 Nov 05:55 PM
Auckland'Load of nonsense': Frustration from Ponsonby locals over parking planAuckland Transport has proposed extending paid parking into evenings on key streets.06 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandScouts say freedom campers are turning Herne Bay carpark into public toiletParents say children aged 6 must walk from further away as parking spots fill up.06 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandMove to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlashA petition claims camping at Beacon Point threatens fragile wetlands nearby.05 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandIdeas for the Hastings showgrounds are being sought – and Pandaland will be one submission'We're asking our community to shape the future, but there are some clear boundaries.'03 Nov 11:14 PM
ChristchurchSix tonnes of fertiliser spills across city streetFire crews worked to stop the fertiliser from reaching nearby waterways.03 Nov 09:22 PM
