PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It just makes me cry': Northland housing need dwarfs new state buildsMore than 1000 families need state homes but Kāinga Ora sold 40 and is building just 165.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay storm fund: Who received nearly $300k in recovery grants revealed The largest donation was $110,000 for the restoration of Mauao.11 May 02:58 AM
New ZealandThe do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhoodHere's what you can and can't pick.11 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandCouncil no longer opposing parolee rehab site but Environment Court remains doubtful08 May 06:02 PM
New Zealand‘A real game changer’: $1m Gisborne Crisis Recovery Cafe due to open next month06 May 04:57 PM
New ZealandReprieve as last-minute funding saves Westport–Wellington flights - for now05 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandWhy planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and development04 May 05:51 AM
New ZealandStar power and rock bolts: How Mangawhai surf club got back on its feetThe multimillion-dollar project was helped along with an exclusive talk by Kelly Slater.04 May 04:30 AM
WorldMan charged with murdering girl, 5, in Australian outbackPolice allege 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis murdered and raped the child.03 May 06:38 PM
WorldAustralian police expected to charge suspect today over killing of 5yo girlKumanjayi Little Baby was found dead near Alice Springs on Thursday.02 May 12:50 AM
World'Too many lives lost': Alice Springs town camps under scrutiny after 5yo's alleged murderAbout 400 people rioted after suspect arrested for little girl's death.01 May 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Still totally edible': The plan to help shops with surplus food find customers'There is simply no good reason for good food to go to waste.'01 May 06:00 PM
World'Significant': Poliovirus detected in Australian wastewaterWeekly testing will be done at the Subiaco wastewater plant for six months.01 May 05:16 AM
World‘Anger and frustration’: Australian PM urges Alice Springs to ‘come together’ after girl’s body foundRiots broke out after police detained the 5-year-old’s suspected killer.01 May 03:02 AM
New ZealandFlood damage ‘real kick in the guts’ for rural Hawke’s Bay communityFarm manager Jeremy Crosse estimates flood damage at about $100,000.01 May 02:59 AM
New ZealandDam opponents tell council to turn off funding tapBackers of the CHB dam say those behind the 800-strong petition are jumping the gun.30 Apr 10:59 PM
New ZealandVineyard owner says gold mine would ruin region's pinot noir reputationResidents living under the proposed tailings dam fear a catastrophic failure.30 Apr 07:49 PM
World'You are in heaven': Mother of 5yo found dead after alleged Alice Springs abduction speaksMore than 200 police, volunteers and Aboriginal trackers joined the search.30 Apr 06:51 PM
New ZealandMauri stone laid as Te Oranganui advances Whanganui hauora hubConstruction is due to start in July, with completion targeted for late 2027.30 Apr 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyResidents claim victory as Ryman backs down on retirement village ATM removalAfter a 31-village review, Ryman decided to remove ATMs at only two villages.28 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldPolice believe missing 5yo girl still alive after alleged abduction from Alice Springs homeSharon vanished from her home after being put to bed.28 Apr 03:07 AM
WorldTwo children die in New South Wales house fire hours before family was to move statesThe family of six were due to move to Queensland on the day of the fire.27 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandSafety and parking squeeze: CBD businesses push taskforce for urgent actionA survey found 86% of Whangārei businesses felt trading was getting tougher.26 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandPopular hot pools to reopen after cyclone damageAwakeri Hot Pools owner Kevin Haig, 84, is overseeing repairs while caring for his wife.24 Apr 10:00 PM
Christchurch‘We’re here to help you’: The woman offering free haircutsMelissa Aitken now wants to expand her services nationwide. 21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to revisit fishing limits as Northland community touts kaimoana boomSome locals want tuatua limits at Tauroa eased, citing abundance due to good management.21 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandDozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expectedTwenty-five homes in Stokes Valley and one in Porirua have been evacuated.18 Apr 05:43 AM
New Zealand'No rates increase is welcome': Waikato council signs off 2.8% riseProperties with water services will pay an extra $142.22 on their fixed charge.17 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFree bus rides across Hastings and Napier this weekendNo payment or Bee Card is needed, with passengers free to hop on and off.16 Apr 11:11 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.16 Apr 05:22 AM