New Zealand'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land returnShe said the blaze was a sign the sacred lands should be returned to Māori.10 Nov 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing' number of drivers caught using phones on Hawke's Bay ExpresswayPolice: 14 cellphone infringements in one morning is 'disappointing' to see.10 Nov 10:19 PM
TravelHow a week on two wheels captures the heart of the North IslandRiders cover 340km over six days from Taihape to Whanganui.10 Nov 05:03 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decisionEdaan Lennan told the inquest he feared an alert could put lives at risk.10 Nov 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 yearsThe cash was linked to a drug ring run from Rimutaka Prison using illicit phones.10 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandEast Coast landowners demand proper upkeep of 'rundown' bypassLocal landowners say maintenance only happens after weather events or requests.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New Zealand'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Really bad luck': Four rescued from water after boat flipsCoastguard says it's a timely reminder things can change in an instant on the water.10 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandPay bump for councilsSalaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.09 Nov 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Change the game': Why these childhood mates bought a motelAt 27, their industry experience is 'next to none', but they say they have lots to offer.09 Nov 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumCommodities'Short-changed': Experts question gold royalties for new major projectsMore than a decade on, the Crown's established gold royalties still haven't kicked in.09 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blazeThe fire is just 20% contained. 09 Nov 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Exciting’: Powerball climbs to rare $45m, six Lotto players share $1m prizeHost Sonia Gray also marked 20 years on Lotto last night with an on-air surprise. 08 Nov 08:12 PM
TravelBest way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the seaFrom beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered. 08 Nov 06:04 PM
New ZealandFather thought he'd found a loophole to avoid paying son's school fees, now he's got a $6500 billThe school chased payment for the fees through the Disputes Tribunal - and won.07 Nov 10:00 PM
Lifestyle‘When they woke me up, I knew something was wrong’: NZ woman’s horror surgery abroadThe $5500 operation in Istanbul has left her facing major stomach surgery.07 Nov 06:14 PM
New Zealand'I'm really chuffed': Guinness World Record set in WhanganuiMorris began collecting extensively eight years ago and now has over 1800 Catan items.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunshine for most, but rain set to linger over Auckland this weekendAuckland faces a muggy weekend with showers and a risk of thunderstorms.07 Nov 04:00 PM
WellingtonWoman arrested after Wellington daylight shooting at social housing blockPolice say the 34-year-old was arrested in Palmerston North today.07 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandWet weekend for Auckland, but sunshine for much of the countryAuckland faces heavy showers and possible thunderstorms, but stays near 24C.07 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandVeteran cop posthumously wins employment case against NZ Police, $25k payoutDale Kahaki died before he could see his employment claim against the NZ Police through. 07 Nov 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebrationOne of NZ's largest industrial landowners and biggest builders has reached a milestone.07 Nov 02:00 AM
SportNZ's first professional bowler makes first World Hall of Fame listPeter Belliss became the first New Zealand professional lawn bowls player in 1982.06 Nov 05:01 PM
Lifestyle'End up with an amputation': Beauty therapist welcomes nail salon crackdownKim Ryan says rising ACC nail-related claims point to poor hygiene and untrained staff. 05 Nov 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe Auckland school rugby stars taking their game to the worldNelson College captain Tom Perkins has signed a four-year NRL deal with Newcastle.05 Nov 05:30 PM
EntertainmentComedian Ray O’Leary on his P!nk-inspired show and stealing prison Wi-Fi The Taskmaster NZ star explains why his best inspiration comes from eavesdropping. 05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involvedNative plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.05 Nov 02:55 AM
PoliticsParliamentary inquiry recommends review of the rules, clears MP of wrongdoingThe saga exposed a loophole in Parliament’s rules - and recommended it be addressed.05 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandTararua's new deputy mayor on her plans for next three years'We haven’t always agreed, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing in a duo.'04 Nov 11:29 PM
Travel‘People get so fixated’: Experts reveal alternatives to NZ Great WalksThe Great Walks are the most popular, but they aren't the only 'great' walks.04 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandBurnoff spreads as restricted fire season begins for Hawke’s BayFire restrictions apply from midday Tuesday across much of Hawke’s Bay.04 Nov 12:24 AM
