New ZealandDramatic rescue: Kiwi surf champ in ICU after wipeoutSurfing legend Maz Quinn suffered spinal injuries in the accident.29 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandLunch-box favourite could be harder to find as bad weather affects crops and transportFlooded orchards and slips on roads mean gaps in the supply of some fruit and veges.28 Jun 01:28 AM
New ZealandBad granny: Woman, 85, evicted from social housing for 'bullying' neighboursShe verbally abused one and made repeated false accusations against others.27 Jun 07:53 AM
New ZealandOver 20 slips after recent East Coast rain, two homes red-stickeredTwo homes have red-stickered and evacuated, with more expected to come.26 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: More rain for flooded GisborneThe state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti but the rain continues to fall.26 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: More rain for flooded GisborneThe state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti, but the rain continues. Watch26 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandBrief respite in weather for Gisborne, severe gales to come for AucklandMetService are warning even a small amount of rain could cause major damage.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere gale force winds in store for Auckland this weekThe weather switches sides from east to west, with cooler temperatures in store.25 Jun 10:32 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti local State of Emergency ends, district under orange rain warningThe district will unfortunately only get a brief respite from the bad weather.25 Jun 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits GisborneThe rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".24 Jun 01:35 AM
KahuLabour MPs stake futures on winning Māori electoratesTwo Labour MPs are opting for an electorate-or-nothing approach this election.23 Jun 07:23 AM
New Zealand'If in doubt, move out': Te Karaka cut off as torrential rain hits Gisborne againCivil Defence asks residents in low-lying areas not to wait for an official evacuation.23 Jun 05:33 AM
RetailHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandAffco fined $500,000 over worker’s ‘wholly avoidable’ death in freezerA frame full of offal cartons fell and fatally crushed Alfred Edwards.23 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandState of emergency: More heavy rain for Gisborne areaCivil Defence warns the weather will worsen Friday afternoon.22 Jun 06:09 PM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, residents evacuated, communities isolatedGisborne was almost completely isolated by flooding and slips.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Local state of emergency for Tairāwhiti, 130 evacuated, all major roads closed, rivers risingProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 09:31 AM
New Zealand75 hours of rain: Residents in East Coast's Te Karaka self-evacuate, river levels continue to climbProlonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.22 Jun 02:03 AM
New ZealandRoads flooded in Tologa Bay, warning upgraded: Weather watches extended across NIHeavy rain watches issued for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMeng Foon accepts he's resigned, doesn't rule out future work in public sectorThe Race Relations Commissioner's intended resignation was earlier thrown into doubt.20 Jun 06:20 AM
Politics‘I can’t be sure, sure’: Meng Foon tweaks claim PM’s office leaked his planned resignationFoon's role is in the spotlight amid a conflict of interest issue.19 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandKiller appeals conviction for brutal murder of Raymond Karl NeilsonReuben Gibson-Park set his victim's body on fire after beating him to death.19 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 50 flipping yearsThey've been flipping kids since 1972, so Local Focus' Renae Lolohea gave it a go too!16 Jun 07:35 PM
New Zealand'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fistsThe children had black eyes and sores.16 Jun 06:43 AM
CrimeFather fights extradition to Australia to answer decade-old assault chargeThe man said it would be unjust and oppressive if he was forced to leave his whānau.15 Jun 01:55 AM
Banking and financeThree areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changesAuckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.14 Jun 09:00 PM
KahuRuatōria's Radio Ngāti Porou 'a beacon for the future'The radio station's headquarters are in the small town of Ruatōria, north of Gisborne.13 Jun 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Wall of silence': WorkSafe official admits fatality probe stalled by lack of evidence'I just don’t have the information I need.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportBrett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure prioritiesWe have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.06 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBusiness leaders named in King's Birthday HonoursVegetable-growing, IT, a four-day week, journalism: honours for leaders in their fields.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLucky escape for grandfather trapped by 'neck-deep' floodwatersFaint taillights in the dark led to 89-year-old man missing in a storm.03 Jun 09:12 AM
Politics$1b bill for Govt and councils to buy out cyclone-hit homesZoning maps will reveal what Hawke’s Bay communities could be deemed unliveable.01 Jun 12:00 AM
Politics‘Outrageous’: $9m of cyclone business support in Hawke’s Bay not spentThe number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.30 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Gisborne community rallies around family who lost it allThe Alexander's family home was destroyed by flooding after Cyclone Gabrielle.26 May 01:35 AM
