New Zealand‘Intimidating’: Gun shots, bloody pig carcass on spike as tensions mount in remote villageThe gruesome display is the latest of a string of intimidating incidents in the village.22 Oct 03:00 AM
KahuProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandOngaonga marks 150 years with parade, vintage cars and Victorian flairFounded by Henry Hamilton Bridge in 1875, Ongaonga marked 150 years in style.19 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandGroup of 'disoriented' trampers rescued from Raglan bushPolice say the group called for help shortly after 6pm on Saturday.18 Oct 06:55 PM
New ZealandBoil notice issued as E.coli scare hits Hanmer Springs campgroundTaumata Arowai found the water system failed to manage key safety risks.16 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay women's triathlon ditches single-use plastic cupsReusable cups replaced 1500 single-use ones at this year’s triathlon.16 Oct 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Bittersweet' election result sees new Waipā mayor leave principal roleMike Pettit secured 7044 votes, ahead of Susan O’Regan’s 5822 in the mayoral race.16 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaimārama Beach: New gate to be installed as vehicle ban saga drags onThe gate won't be locked or enforced, but is aimed at discouraging vehicles on the beach.15 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldChild drowns in neighbour's pool after going missing in AdelaideThe child was spotted in a neighbour’s backyard pool by a police helicopter.14 Oct 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Grateful and proud': Henare O’Keefe back serving Flaxmere communityO’Keefe returns to the council table after stepping down for personal reasons.13 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandJamie Cleine makes emotional plea to protect flood-hit Westport from climate riskThe outgoing Buller mayor grew emotional as he warned flooding will again hit Westport.13 Oct 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Some difficult news': Onehunga Christmas parade called offLocals have shared sadness online, calling it a loss for Onehunga’s children.13 Oct 07:50 AM
New ZealandCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
WorldHow the US shutdown could ripple through the wider economyMilitary personnel will be paid, but civilian staff face uncertain back pay.12 Oct 06:52 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestland's Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor - and its oldestJacquie Grant leads the race by just 64 votes over Helen Lash.12 Oct 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCushla Loomb: What NZ can learn from Pacific climate resilienceOPINION: Fiji’s protected mangroves show how nature can defend coastlines and livelihoods.11 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Prince William fights back tears in emotional talk about suicide'You’ve experienced loss yourself': William makes film for World Mental Health Day.10 Oct 07:31 PM
New ZealandChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
New Zealand'You cannot hold a whole community hostage': Anger over Scott Point bottleneckResidents say the disruption could block access for ambulances and schools.10 Oct 07:36 AM
New ZealandFrom bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communitiesHunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals. 09 Oct 08:16 PM
WorldMaine school swaps detention for hiking to boost students’ wellbeingCounsellor Leslie Trundy swapped after-school detention for 5km hikes.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hastings couple changing community with free fitness classes'Give me 100 people each session, I want to be challenged,' says Nane Araia.09 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandOfficials plot tougher rules for freedom campers in holiday hotspotsA new bylaw proposes a district's designated freedom camping sites jump from one to 15.08 Oct 06:53 PM
WorldInfluencer brothers investigated over antics at historic Scottish site The Australian brothers sparked outrage when they filmed themselves at the site.08 Oct 05:44 AM
ChristchurchBaker bashed in random attack at city mall while selling cookies, kids left 'traumatised'Matt Sherwood lost six teeth after being punched at his cookie stall.07 Oct 07:41 PM
ChristchurchBody found in search for missing Fiordland hunterThe man was reported missing after failing to return from a Monday hunt.07 Oct 12:55 AM
WorldArrest of Des Moines schools' chief sparks vetting questionsICE agents said Ian Roberts was found with US$3000, a handgun and a hunting knife.06 Oct 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow prepared is NZ for the coming dementia wave?Health advocates warn Māori, Pacific and Asian communities face fastest rise.05 Oct 09:26 PM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandThe march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstepSince 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.02 Oct 09:00 PM
World'He has to be somewhere': Police release photo of missing 4yo after days-long searchOfficers in South Australia are preparing Gus’ family for the likelihood of tragic news.02 Oct 07:48 AM
World'It's a child's footprint': Hope after clue in search for missing boy GusForty-eight Australian Defence Force personnel joined the search on Thursday.02 Oct 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Pathetic': Locals blast Woolworths parking rule sparking community feudLocals fear the rule will hurt small shops as shoppers avoid popping between stores.01 Oct 09:00 PM
