New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels dieMike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.10 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beachEnvironment Canterbury said the deaths were due to poorly timed migration.04 Apr 11:35 PM
New ZealandProperties rezoned for future mining OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.02 Apr 01:11 AM
New Zealand‘Toilets and rubbish pits’: Queenstown council’s new move on freedom campersThe new bylaw comes in response to a call for the council to crack down on the campers.20 Mar 07:51 AM
New Zealand‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protestersThe protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.27 Feb 05:17 AM
New Zealand‘Highly unusual’: Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regattaThe Sea Eagle hosted Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown during its Hauraki Gulf trips.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walkOfficials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.14 Feb 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: ‘Woke’ or not, political meddling in business sets dangerous precedent OPINION: It's not for politicians to decide if banks are too woke it is for shareholders.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier bans non-self-contained vehicles from freedom campingTwo new freedom camping sites are set to be introduced in Napier amid a shake-up.13 Feb 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumSportSports Insider: Memo NZR – This is what happens when you ‘dance with the devil’'Dancing with the devil is easy; it's stepping away that's hard.'12 Feb 05:00 PM
BusinessGenesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependencyGenesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly. 10 Feb 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving graceOPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLogging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'27 Jan 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Pathetic' sewerage system poorly designed from the start: DrainlayerCoastal residents despair as sewage continues to spill into picturesque bay.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s shocking’: Dust woes continue, residents call for stronger council actionResidents in the Far North are angered by dust issues despite dust suppression measures.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIllegal dumping: The items pulled from Tauranga's harbourIllegal dumping harms environment, burdens Tauranga ratepayers financially.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhānau disgusted after sign too small to prevent poo swimA river had been polluted by sewage from a New Plymouth shopping centre.10 Jan 05:16 AM
New Zealand‘Sooty substance’: Tanker spill prompts Port Taranaki clean-upSooty spill in New Plymouth: Port Taranaki initiates rapid response.31 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandSource of ‘unacceptable’ phantom alarm keeping Auckland CBD residents up all night foundSource of the 'really unpleasant' noise has been identified, but a fix is some time away.22 Dec 11:06 PM
BusinessFrance, Italy in push to scrap 2025 car emission finesFining carmakers counterproductive and no good for EV transition, French minister says.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Beach contamination shameful; what Kiwi cities are lackingOPINION: 'Nothing but Third-World standards, and an absolute disgrace.'03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The OfficeOPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residentsDo-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.02 Dec 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCop29 deal faces criticism from vulnerable nations and activists The Cop29 climate change conference has wrapped up with a controversial deal.25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Donald Trump’s election win reaction; Government’s tunnel vision issueOPINION: 'Democracy doesn’t die in darkness, it dies in broad daylight.'07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad reopens after large bitumen leak and truck fireThousands of litres of bitumen has leaked from a truck near Rotorua.06 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandMassive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissionsThe 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHalloween fright in Napier’s pipes – rag monster lurks beneath city streetsThe scariest monster in Napier doesn't need your treats.31 Oct 02:31 AM
BusinessAviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, LanzajetA study suggested the industry could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.29 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Wind knocked out of power marketOPINION: 'The coalition's enthusiasm for mining is well understood, but this is madness.'27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Challenging work': 3000kg of food in shipping container off HMNZS Manawanui recoveredOne container with 3000kg worth of food was lost during the crash.20 Oct 05:27 AM
New ZealandExclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS ManawanuiThe record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.17 Oct 03:09 AM
