PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGolden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified communityAuckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floodsLines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.29 Jun 05:05 AM
WorldBus carrying 19 students crashes into river, several hospitalisedTelegraph: The bus veered off Bishopstoke Road into the River Itchen in Eastleigh.27 Jun 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challengesVast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.26 Jun 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationistsThe trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.26 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floodsMany homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.25 Jun 08:45 PM
New Zealand'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customersWatercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.25 Jun 08:54 AM
TalanoaWhy some Māngere homeowners reject council's flood buy-out offerTwo Tongan residents in Māngere face selling or keeping their homes.25 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandCould a winter playground save Splash Planet?Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.25 Jun 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMost of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to riseThe partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'22 Jun 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Grassroots organisations key to stopping the cycle of abuseA recent death highlights the tragic issue of young Māori being killed.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lit a flame inside me': Programme receives boost to support local menReferrals come from NZ Police, community groups, and self-referrals.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen her? Police concerned for missing Dunedin womanPolice and family are concerned for Jonelle's wellbeing.20 Jun 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan bodyThe board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.18 Jun 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNature's role: Studies show green spaces help in reducing lonelinessSpending one to two hours in nature weekly may reduce loneliness significantly.18 Jun 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats upAbout 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville graveThe $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand6yo believed among two dead in boat capsize off TaranakiThree people were on board the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea coast.15 Jun 08:33 PM
World'Lost & found love story': Grandparents' wedding photo discoveredThe library staff posted the photo on Facebook to find its owners.13 Jun 01:21 AM
New Zealand Water cut to 150 Auckland homes after contractor damages mainKey locations, including a doctor's surgery, have been left without running water.12 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandSmoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubtThe council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.12 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandThe race for Wairoa: Long-serving deputy taking on mayor for top jobDeputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare has had five terms – now she wants the top job.12 Jun 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassedThe council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandFrom motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate risesOne woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.10 Jun 08:12 PM
New ZealandVandals remove third chicane as Tamahere road safety row intensifiesResidents complained the chicanes were dangerous and installed without consultation.10 Jun 05:50 AM
WorldThe surprising benefits of goats in modern workplace wellnessGoats are increasingly kept in Japan for their spiritual healing effects.09 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBDTiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.09 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandWhy Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.09 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandA leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school poolChildren have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a place for you': Dairy Women's Network on Moving DayAround 5000 dairy families and herds relocate to new farms from Moving Day to mid-June.06 Jun 04:59 PM
