New ZealandMan assaulted after Hāwera car crashA 32-year-old man was taken into custody following the assault.25 Apr 09:00 PM
BusinessHouse prices continue to soar; biggest gains in entry-level properties'It's no wonder first-home buyers have been feeling so hard done by,' QV boss says.20 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Braeburn House fate to be sealed with tendersSpeculation mounts as to who will be new the owners. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.13 Apr 09:05 PM
New ZealandRuapehu crater lake temperature risingMt Ruapehu's crater lake temperature has been fluctuating over the last five months.13 Apr 02:50 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain heading north as snow falls in the southHeavy rain that has drenched the South Island this morning is now heading north.13 Apr 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Warm and generous' welcome for new district court judgeIan Carter is Whanganui's new District Court Judge, succeeding Judge Philip Crayton.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing boatie found north of GisborneA body has been found in the search for a missing boatie north of Gisborne.10 Apr 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid-19 coronavirus: Local operators see transtasman as path to recoveryAir Chathams has had its three biggest days of sales this week since pre-Covid-19.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsThe town where the train stops, but you can't get on or off"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."07 Apr 06:21 PM
New ZealandPolice officer suffers skull fracture in baseball bat assaultTwo officers were taken to hospital after the incident at a routine Hamilton traffic stop.05 Apr 05:16 AM
New ZealandBaseball bat assault - two police officers taken to hospitalThe officers were taken to hospital in a moderate condition.04 Apr 06:16 PM
New ZealandSkipper rescued after yacht smashes against rocks at TutukakaCoastguard launches a late-night rescue mission after call for help from stricken yacht.01 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandCarterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli testIt's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.01 Apr 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and evil killers' bludgeoned stranger after he slapped carThe attack on Raymond Neilson was so brutal that his family couldn't view his body.31 Mar 03:05 AM
New ZealandDeluge soaks North Island with more rain possible overnight'It's a bit of a mixed bag right across the country.'30 Mar 07:28 AM
New ZealandWaiouru Military Base fire under controlThe 150 hectare fire has been contained and crews are checking on smouldering spots.29 Mar 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved'Chris definitely got justice today, I am so pleased for his family too.'29 Mar 04:33 PM
New ZealandSpike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilantThere were 160 scam reports made Netsafe during Easter in 2017 and 736 in 2020.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Rain set to swamp NZ this weekThe week's rain should ease in time for an Easter egg hunt.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeens accused of serious North Shore assault that put person in hospitalTwo 16-year-olds are due to appear in the North Shore Youth Court tomorrow.27 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandWinter is coming: Rain throughout New Zealand this weekRain, cloud and showers are set to descend on most of New Zealand this week.27 Mar 07:46 PM
New ZealandPrincipal wants to know why predator priest was sent to schoolPompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.26 Mar 04:29 AM
New ZealandOne dead after driver flees police before crashing on SH1The road has now reopened, several hours after the crash.23 Mar 03:23 AM
New ZealandCouncillor claims $17,000 in time and mileage travelling to meetingsCouncillor travels two hours each way to attend council meetings.22 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Why this Hawke's Bay business is focused on US expansionPhil McGrath explains how Covid-19 has been a blessing for his hopes for North America.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspectSome people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.15 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Education accused of 'stealing' Taihape farmLocals established the farm 30 years ago. Now it's in a landbank for Treaty settlements.14 Mar 09:42 PM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'10 Mar 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLocals wanted for skifield jobsWith the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 140 quakes of magnitude 4 or greater since FridaySeismologist warns there is still an increased probability of a bigger quake.06 Mar 07:56 PM
New Zealand6.1 quake strikes off coast of North Island"That was a good one, felt like it last for a full minute of strong but gentle rocking."06 Mar 12:41 AM
New ZealandEarthquake swarm: 5.4 magnitude aftershock hits east coastSmaller quakes are likely to follow less often over the next 30 days, Geonet says.05 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandKiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alertCivil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.05 Mar 06:55 PM