New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandGold Coast Kiwis offered flights home amid homelessness crisisThe Nerang Neighbourhood Centre is offering repatriation flights for New Zealanders.28 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this SaturdayVolunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.28 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandHBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa RiverMayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.28 May 12:58 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's BayThe Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.27 May 06:00 PM
KahuIwi driver licencing scheme sees 178 people licensed “It was a bit scary, but being on the marae was amazing," one driver said. 27 May 03:00 AM
LifestyleHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very uncomfortable': Cops called after man approaches teen on beach to take photosPolice discussed acceptable behaviour with the man after the incident.23 May 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Treating us like sheep': Why Napier fisherman plans to skirt around beach barriersSteve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.22 May 04:27 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps downHastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.22 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandCouncil's pivotal meeting to decide fate of key Wellington projectsMore than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.21 May 09:02 PM
New Zealand'No longer feels like the organisation I loved': Napier council staff bristle at job-loss plan'We were told we're a family and we look after our own.'21 May 08:08 AM
New Zealand'Pretty damn lucky': Two off-duty lifeguards rescue drowning swimmer in Piha surfLamont and Sam Johns launched a rescue boat to save the 26-year-old.21 May 04:23 AM
New ZealandDead against it? Freedom camping at cemeteries set for a crackdownFreedom campers seeking a dead quiet sleep may have to look elsewhere.20 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandWhen StarJam fell silent, Hawke's Bay found its voiceHB Jammers now host about 60 participants and plan to expand to Flaxmere.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after schoolFencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.20 May 03:32 AM
KahuHow water shapes the 2025 Matariki Festival in AucklandA central programme, Matariki ki te Manawa, features exhibitions and performances.20 May 02:06 AM
New ZealandNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandOyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years awayMahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected. 20 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandMore than 100 council jobs hit by restructure, staff told not to go to mediaSource: Process handled in 'an impersonal, top-down manner' with little regard for impact.19 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandThe end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community serviceThe closure has prompted several organisations to relocate. 19 May 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increaseOrganisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.16 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's BayMayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.14 May 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: School leaders deal with social media's harm every Monday morningOPINION: Schools report increased anxiety and insomnia from social media use.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKiwis need to learn to trust charitiesOPINION: Charities should be free to think big and act boldly, not face unfair scrutiny.13 May 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Scary and exciting': Deputy Mayor steps down after long tenure'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'12 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandBird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandElderly woman found in Herne Bay identified, family contactedPolice confirmed an elderly woman in Herne Bay has been identified.11 May 05:32 AM
New ZealandNapier Aquatic Centre open again after repair of hazardous floorA man slipped on the newly installed flooring on opening day.08 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one dayTim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.08 May 06:00 PM
WorldWatch: 'He's trying to smoke it' - Raccoon busted with crack pipePolice found a raccoon with a crack pipe in a car.07 May 08:04 PM
New ZealandNew Whangārei cafe offers support and services for rough sleepersWhare Āwhina's community cafe is on Cameron St in the former police station. 07 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAuckland at 15: Progress and possibilitiesAuckland Council received more than 13,000 feedback submissions this year.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'True club legend': Community mourns beloved football figureWellington's football community pays tribute to Grant McKeen, a 'true club legend'.07 May 05:30 AM
