PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Accident waiting to happen': Sawmill fined after two workers badly injured weeks apartOne worker suffered a 20cm laceration; a second had broken bones and internal bleeding.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand21st birthday double murder: Gangster is hated 'with a passion'Libya Tamihere was found guilty of murdering two men. Now he has been sentenced.31 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandSchool principal calls out cannabis grower over 'pungent smell' on groundsTolaga Bay Area School principal says students are noticing the strong cannabis odour.31 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandWeather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches liftedIt comes after a week of extreme weather wreaking havoc across the country.29 Mar 06:05 PM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandVape stores caught selling to minors, selling disposables in compliance checksFour stores were caught selling vaping products to people under 18.27 Mar 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Thoughtful leadership': Te Puke collective wins farm environment awardThe business operates across 14 titles and produces both gold and green kiwifruit.27 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandBill Maangi murder case going to trialTwo men charged with murder and one charged with accessory to murder appeared in court.27 Mar 02:42 AM
New ZealandGisborne leaders await decision on $29.7m East Coast recovery bidIf approved, the money would fund community, environmental and economic recovery.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dogs like this need to be destroyed': Chase victim backs tougher dog lawsTanya Hawthorne wants dangerous dogs destroyed and negligent owners prosecuted.26 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'They just get on and play': CNI schools embrace cameras as Auckland holds outAll 54 CNI First XV games will stream free on Māori+ YouTube this season.25 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandTwo service stations run out of 91 petrol in GisborneThe Z service station on Gladstone Rd and the Pak’nSave fuel stop on Cobden St had no 91.25 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandPower plant 'a step closer to genuinely sustainable future'A new geothermal power plant that is 50% Tairawhiti-owned has opened. 24 Mar 02:52 AM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Govt orders full review of dog control laws after fatal attackThe review will look at tougher penalties, desexing rules and council powers.23 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFresh details emerge about fatal Muriwai skydive, cause of death confirmedThe Auckland skydiving firm has agreed to pay the victim's family $100,000 in reparation.22 Mar 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housingAnalysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopened near Gisborne six hours after fatal crashNZ Transport Agency and police said State Highway 2 near Te Karaka reopened after 1pm.20 Mar 01:27 AM
New Zealand'Powder into my musket': Teen Māori leader primed for big futureHe fears vital mātauranga could be lost as kaumātua and elders age.19 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandNew Plymouth brewery buys iconic Gisborne Gold brandThree Sisters Brewery will keep Sunshine’s Gisborne taproom and core beers open.19 Mar 09:19 PM
New Zealand‘Unmitigated disaster’: Weeds 'suffocating' council’s native planting, resident saysThe council says the dense planting of roughly 4000 plants will outgrow kikuyu.19 Mar 08:54 PM
Kahu'He can rest now': Treaty-signing chief’s bust back with whānauThe taonga is now back in Aotearoa after decades circulating in Europe.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Woman uses car to disrupt suspected burglaryA video of the incident has reached nearly 300,000 views online, and commenters approve.19 Mar 01:57 AM
New ZealandVigilantes racially profiling Asian community at Auckland rockpoolsSix groups have so far been stopped and warned, but no one has been fined.18 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Education pauses school bus route changes after community outcryThe decision to put the changes on hold comes after widespread opposition to them.18 Mar 02:54 AM
RacingLong-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.17 Mar 07:22 PM
SportCoroner details final hours of MMA fighter's life after Rhythm & VinesA coroner's report said alcohol, cocaine and MDMA were found in the fighter's system.17 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandSouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on wayInvercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men charged for alleged murder of Gisborne man last yearA 25-year-old and 28-year-old man have been charged in relation to the alleged murder.16 Mar 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHouse prices show biggest monthly increase in two-and-a-half yearsBut economists warn that the Iran conflict may curtail rebounding house prices.15 Mar 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMagic mushrooms: Kiwis turn to wild fungi for mental health and addiction therapyFungi-hunters share stories of life-changing trips and a rise in underground retreats.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you $15m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbersWhat would you do with all that money? 14 Mar 07:06 AM