New ZealandLive: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorwayAuckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.31 Jan 03:46 PM
New ZealandLive: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickeredAuckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.31 Jan 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alertHeavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.30 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandVictim of fatal crashed named by policeThe two-car collision injured seven other people.24 Jan 08:51 PM
New ZealandThe 1063km relay to change how young people see mental healthThe challenge aims to raise awareness of the struggles young people face accessing help.24 Jan 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Eyesore': Rise in abandoned cars littering roadsides a 'concerning' trendWestern Bay of Plenty residents are frustrated by the delay in removing car wrecks18 Jan 06:32 PM
TravelBest Beach 2023: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches - vote for your winnerShh! We've got a secret... these are the country's best off the beaten track beaches.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShark sighting closes holiday hotspotThe 1.5 metre bronze whaler was spotted swimming near the flags.14 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Footage emerges of crash that toppled power pole, downing live wiresTwo people were taken to hospital after the crash, which closed the road for a time.11 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandSH2 fatal crash: Road reopened at 4amThe highway is expected to be blocked for some time.18 Dec 07:07 PM
New ZealandHot, wet and humid: Aotearoa to swelter under high temperatures as rain moves inSome places will reach close to 30C.13 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandFlammable goods truck crashes, destroys parked car'That's my car': Karen Pope was in a nearby shop when she heard smashing glass.12 Dec 05:45 AM
New ZealandWet and humid weather from the tropics is here, heavy rain watches in placeNext week is expected to look much the same with more unsettled weather on its way.06 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms threaten: Snow, rain and gales as polar, sub-tropical jet streams mergeHeavy rain, possibly turning to thunderstorms, along with strong gusts are forecast.22 Nov 01:47 AM
Commonwealth GamesZero wins, two losses, one medal: Kiwi given bizarre Comm Games bronzeSuraj Singh was awarded a medal after his opponent failed a doping test.18 Nov 12:18 AM
New ZealandShark attack victim's final moments revealedCoroner recommends drones be deployed by lifeguards at beaches.15 Nov 08:54 PM
New Zealand'We all lost everything': Family's home 'burnt to the ground'"I just got a text message and it just said, 'hun, your house is on fire!!"10 Nov 04:42 PM
KahuMacron, macron, macron! Ōmokoroa kids successful in getting signs updatedOperation Tohutō was a complete success.22 Sep 12:59 AM
New ZealandWhat pandemic? Meet the Waihi Beach family that left the world behindSteve and wife Krista flew to Greece in September 2019.21 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandThis town has two streets with the same name: Dave's on a mission to change itLocal asks for street to be renamed after late historical town figure's husband.21 Sep 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPsa variant found on two kiwifruit orchards: Decimating disease continuously evolvingGrowers say Psa is the biggest risk to the industry,23 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandBreath alcohol checkpoints: 153 impaired drivers caught in BayMore than 11,000 drivers were processed over two weekends.20 Jun 04:01 AM
LifestyleLook to the garden for good health and medicineKatikati Herb Society wants to empower people to help themselves.01 Jun 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.21 May 06:03 PM
Crime'You break my shop, you break my heart': Young couple's ram raid nightmare"[Police] can't prosecute them because they are minors. They do it again and again ..."30 Apr 08:29 PM
KahuSister chefs share hangi tweaksThe sisters take a hangi workshop at Persimmon Lane this week06 Apr 08:01 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after truck and trailer rolls north of KatikatiThe incident, near the intersection of Lindemann Rd, was reported to police about 6am.15 Mar 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHelen Clark's dad turns 100: A secret to a long lifeThe former PM Helen Clark's father George celebrates 100 years.01 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHome buyers priced out of Tauranga help drive Western Bay values to recordWestern Bay's market experienced steady growth leading up to the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic, crashes cause major delaysWaka Kotahi is advising people to drive with care.22 Dec 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir John Kirwan: Goodbye to the Covid-19 bluesOPINION: JK outlines ways to shake off anxieties from the Covid 19 pandemic.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Education'Matahui magic': School facing closure now has a solid futureIn July the school announced it was struggling financially and would be forced to close.20 Oct 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Low risk' of Katikati case spreading, health officials sayThe Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.10 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car and cyclist crash in KatikatiThe crash was reported to police at 12.50pm.19 Aug 01:11 AM
