New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon': New fire truck a game changer for ski area emergenciesThe all-wheel-drive Volvo can tackle snow, gravel, mud and steep climbs.26 Feb 04:55 PM
New ZealandGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National Park23 Feb 12:06 AM
New Zealand‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosis20 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumEnergy'Engine that gets New Zealand going': Mercury bets big on new power projects20 Feb 06:00 PM
MotorsportToyota shakes up Supercars as new season beginsToyota’s new GR Supra joins the Camaro and Mustang in a three-brand grid.19 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandBanks Peninsula farmers and businesses counting the cost of floodsAkaroa logged 243mm in 24 hours, its wettest February day on record.18 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandWeather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehiclesAbout 20 cars were trapped for hours between floodwaters and a fresh slip.16 Feb 08:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact raises $525m to fast-track renewable energy buildoutNew funds will back a 200MW battery, Glorit solar and Tauhara 2 drilling.16 Feb 04:00 AM
WellingtonRoad 'disintegrating' as flooding tears through Lower Hutt suburbKamahi St in Stokes Valley has been torn up by ferocious flood waters.16 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandArchie the apprentice finds his farming feetThe 17-year-old is in his second year of the three-year Pāmu apprenticeship scheme.16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandMost dramatic pictures of North Island storm: Downed trees, blocked highways and flooded streets More than 19,000 homes in the lower North Island are without power.16 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandBusinesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fireBusinesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.15 Feb 08:44 PM
EnergyRenewables spending spree: Contact plans $525m raise for green energyThe equity placement is priced at $8.75 per share, a 7.2% discount to last close.15 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrowAttention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.14 Feb 05:06 AM
New ZealandTaupō athlete aims for Ironman first thanks to 'life-changing' drug'It was like being picked up and put in a brand new shiny body where everything worked...'13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills awardBlue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.13 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPumpkins, not roses: A Hawke’s Bay couple’s non-traditional love story Aged 81 and 88, Norma and Jim's love story has grown quietly across their lifetime.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree long marriages, one big question: What really makes love last?Their stories span sneaky pub visits, cruise ship courtships and shared grief.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandInvestor proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to hotel status should be considered - mayorAn unnamed Kiwi investor is offering about $100m to save the Chateau.12 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandTourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North IslandAn interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weatherDoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.11 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandA stolen car, a drive to Hawke's Bay: Police say CBD raid of jewellery store began 'out of town'An arrest has been made after a suspected getaway car was found in Taupō.11 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandMechanical failures delayed school fire response, union saysA back-up aerial unit took nearly two hours to reach the scene.09 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand"Not just a shed fire’: Blaze devastates Taupō-nui-a-Tia CollegeTaylor said the council has made multiple offers of support to the college.09 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandStriking nurses swap uniforms for T-shirtsTaupō district nurses say they are short of about six staff.08 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
