New Zealand‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dogThe museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.11 Mar 02:50 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly proud’: Omanu triumphs in national surf championshipsOmanu won the Alan Gardner Trophy for the first time in its 78-year history.10 Mar 07:25 PM
New Zealand'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'10 Mar 03:27 AM
New Zealand‘Unlawful’: DoC gave NZTA permission to kill kiwiMinisterial consent now allows construction to continue, despite the ruling.09 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rescue helicopter responds to New Plymouth crash in which four people seriously injuredEmergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash in Burgess Park.09 Mar 06:17 AM
New ZealandProtesters clash with Wellington Pride parade as police step inMayor Tory Whanau praised the quick response, saying many didn't notice the protest.08 Mar 07:12 AM
New ZealandMan comes forward to confess manslaughter 20 years after fatal house bus fireFrederick King was annoyed the man had been doing burnouts and wanted to scare him.07 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Very gutless’: Fury as daycare evicted after 44 yearsThe centre has 10 months to find a new home to avoid permanent closure.05 Mar 10:39 PM
New Zealand‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuOver 21 million people engaged with the Te Matatini 2025 festival onlineWhy Te Matatini 2025 was a landmark event for kapa haka enthusiasts 02 Mar 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe EV summer road trip is an exercise in joy and techno-tantrumsA cranky driver's quest to see if the EV can ever make for a great Kiwi road trip.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Kahu‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magicTe Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.01 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truthsIt took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.28 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandLifelike displays bring history to life at Tawhiti MuseumNigel Ogle has transformed an old cheese factory into Tawhiti Museum in Hāwera.28 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuThe big stage: Te Matatini’s top 12 head to finals showdownSaturday's finals will begin at 8.30am, with prizegiving after 5pm.28 Feb 07:25 AM
Kahu‘Phenomenal’: Te Matatini hailed by First Nations visitorsThirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.27 Feb 10:57 PM
Kahu‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori BattalionTe Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.27 Feb 04:22 PM
New Zealand‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmersThe Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.27 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandLabour plane: Woman gives birth on Air NZ flightAir NZ praised crew and passengers for their quick and caring response.27 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandNgāti Ranginui thrill audience with performance'Something special happened when Ngāti Ranginui came on stage.'26 Feb 08:23 PM
Kahu‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on TaranakiMore than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.26 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpotThe winning numbers have been drawn.26 Feb 08:20 AM
KahuWhy Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowdsAll tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.26 Feb 05:37 AM
New Zealand'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for droughtFarmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.25 Feb 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: How Māori haka is being commodified by global corporationsHaka is not a corporate exercise or a party trick; it is whakapapa, identity, and history.25 Feb 07:21 PM
KahuWhy Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance MinisterŌpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.25 Feb 05:38 PM
New ZealandMan with brain damage refused booze at Countdown supermarkets for looking drunkTwo Countdown stores refused Grant Pratt so he took them to the Human Rights Commission.25 Feb 06:00 AM
KahuHow a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa hakaFinance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.25 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
Kahu‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 beginsTe Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.24 Feb 09:33 PM
KahuHistoric pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festivalThe festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.24 Feb 07:24 PM
New ZealandLast stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealedContractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.24 Feb 07:20 PM
New Zealand‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniThe teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.23 Feb 03:17 AM
