New Zealand'Extremely hard': Cafe owner slams Watercare after E coli scareAbout 7500 homes and businesses were told to boil all tap water.07 Apr 07:25 AM
New Zealand'Everyone came out of the woodwork': Auto extravaganza boosts St John trainingFunds raised will support St John cadets and services from Mahia to Dannevirke.06 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentSpencer Pratt surges to second in Los Angeles mayoral race as polls tightenA UCLA poll puts the reality TV star on 11% support, behind Karen Bass on 25%.05 Apr 06:21 PM
New ZealandFrom floods to fire: Fresh health fears in storm-battered Northland community30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegations26 Mar 06:55 PM
New ZealandCouncil proposes to slash cremation fee as families go out of townMany other charges are set to rise, including pool entries and building services fees. 26 Mar 06:27 PM
New ZealandCouncils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra securityEach 14.5m Ark tube replaces about 160 traditional sandbags.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWaihī Estuary has original name Te Heriheri restored as part of wetland projectThe iwi-led project has turned 30ha of former dairy farm into wetland.23 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Struggling' families to move into 24 new homesMother describes new home as ‘lifesaver’ after years living off-grid.21 Mar 04:57 PM
Auckland'Last resort': Mt Albert locals block construction trucks in row over dust, damage and noisePolice attended after reports of 'unlawful activity'.17 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandThey can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at riskInstructors say many kids swim pool lengths but cannot cope in the surf.15 Mar 05:00 PM
Auckland'Morning, Angela': The low-key answer to moving on Auckland's homelessOn the streets with Auckland Council wardens' gentle wake-up call for rough sleepers. 13 Mar 09:00 PM
WorldGunman dead after shooting at Michigan synagogueThe unidentified assailant exchanged gunfire with security.13 Mar 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Full pace on design' – New World Victoria Park boss on rebuildPonsonby/Herne Bay/St Marys Bay locals fume about what appears to them to be a dead site.11 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandRiding a homemade scooter from Napier to WellingtonThe convoy of 335 scooters buzzed down State Highway 2 for the 325km journey.08 Mar 10:29 PM
World‘Crocs absolutely everywhere’: Australian locals warned following floodsThe Katherine River peaked at 19.2m, the worst flooding there since 1998.08 Mar 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHow a Kaipara camper van became a mobile hub for plastic-free livingLeigh Bowness-Barker talks to Tom Raynel about her mobile refill business The Refillery.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Connection and belonging': Napier backs new multicultural strategyAbout one in five Napier residents were born overseas.07 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Hawke’s Bay golf day helps turn landfill waste into lifelines Players will chip balls into sets of drawers before they are recycled for a local family.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandGym, tech and hope: Inside the new Hastings hub backing 360 young people'Imagine a space where every young person who walks in the door feels seen and welcomed.'05 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFootpath fight: Residents lose case over closure at retirement villageA disputes panel ruled Arvida could close the path and keep the fence.05 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty$650m Hunua quarry fast-track expansion bid aims to secure Auckland's aggregate supplyAbout 28% of Auckland's current aggregate supplies come from the existing quarry.04 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We just want to help': Couple’s $30 dinners gain an online followingJodie and David Turner share affordable family dinners on TikTok and Facebook.04 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandTauranga council seeks fix for bee poo complaintsMost complaints were about bee poo on decks and outdoor furniture.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandForget L&P - Paeroa is the 'antique capital of New Zealand'Paeroa now has about seven antique shops and six second-hand stores.03 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandHow a teen's spinal injury sparked a major review of pool diving safetyRecreational diving still paused at most Tauranga public pools months after incident.02 Mar 06:02 PM
New ZealandEllesmere College lockdown: School says knife rumours ‘unfounded’Police found the report of a weapon at Ellesmere College was incorrect.02 Mar 05:17 AM
New ZealandFlood protection work turns tap water brown, council promises fixPlans for a replacement water source for Esk Valley and Whirinaki are underway.02 Mar 03:32 AM