PremiumPremiumLifestyleVB-drinking rugby fan takes on five Kiwi craft breweriesKevin Holmes usually only drinks VB. How will he get on with a series of craft beers?09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriver fights for life after crash on notorious stretch of SH5The man was in a critical condition under intensive care on Friday afternoon.07 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandNZ wakes up to cooler temperatures as cold front sweeps the country Queenstown did not even hit double digits on Friday morning.06 Jan 06:38 PM
New ZealandMan charged with attempted murder after stabbingThe victim of the stabbing remains in critical condition.02 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandSweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecastTemperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.31 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after motorcycle crash on farmPolice were alerted to the crash around 7pm.30 Dec 08:38 AM
New ZealandMissing woman found 'alive and well'Jan-Marie Burton was reported missing in Taupō on December 29.29 Dec 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho baked all the pies? The migrants who fell in love with Kiwi stapleAsians make up 40 per cent of bakers in New Zealand.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop saysSeventeen people have died in the past 10 days.26 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-car crash south of TaupōThe official holiday road death toll started at 4pm on Christmas eve24 Dec 08:26 AM
New ZealandPolice release image of shoe in hope of identifying seriously injured motorcyclistPolice have released an image of the man's shoe.22 Dec 06:21 PM
TravelNZ summer travel: Five new things to do in TaupōIf you want healthy food - or burgers with the lot - Taupō has it all this summer.17 Dec 04:32 PM
TravelDoC warns visitors to avoid Ruapehu's Crater LakeThe recommendation area does not affect any tracks or facilities.14 Dec 10:41 PM
New Zealand'No end in sight': Woman felt like giving up on life after husband's carers miss shifts'Healthcare organisations don't really care.'12 Dec 08:53 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 case in Rotorua school communityThe Ministry of Health informed the school on Sunday afternoon about the Covid-19 case.12 Dec 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpointsIt's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.10 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessNew Zealand's first green hydrogen plant begins productionThe plant was officially opened on Thursday.09 Dec 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Industrial scale': Key player in $4.2m cannabis growing syndicate jailedTony Herbert was one of the masterminds behind a cannabis-growing syndicate.08 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSleepless nights and a broken rib, all to avoid the MIQ lotterySailing home from Australia in a 56 foot pleasure craft, what could go wrong?08 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelHave dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New ZealandDon't leave your best friend behind this summer.29 Nov 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHome detention for 'paedophile' church pastorHe was a former church leader, now he's sentenced for sexual offending against children.29 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelDitch the kennels and invite your dog on holidayFind an NZ family-friendly holiday where the dog is welcome too.28 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandLive: Covid cases continue to spread; Countdown vaccine mandate for staffYesterday's cases were spread across five regions with Auckland recording the most.23 Nov 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily of murdered woman speak of the 'massive hole' she left behindDarkie Cable received a sentence of life imprisonment for murdering his partner.19 Nov 04:40 AM
New Zealand'A disaster waiting to happen': Four ICU beds for population of 116,000DHB chief describes the situation as 'very concerning'.15 Nov 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid 'washing over the entire country': Tauranga could have cases this week, DHB saysThe health board chief is warning people Covid-19 could be in Tauranga this week.14 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandD-day for teacher jabs - unvaxxed not allowed at school tomorrowTeachers face a big decision today as the no jab, no job mandate comes into effect.14 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandRotorua Hospital, Stratford pharmacy among new locations of interestPeople are urged to regularly check the locations of interest page.14 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandRecord 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolatingNew cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.14 Nov 06:53 AM
New Zealand'A lot of forgiveness' for driver who hit Taupō coupleThe family of elderly couple killed by a car hold no animosity against the driver.14 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: New cases in Rotorua, Tararua as Delta continues spread across NZReports of two new cases in Rotorua.13 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandNZ's dark Delta day: 175 new cases, protests and virus continues to spreadMayor slams "crass and stupid" protests, while new cases confirmed in Taranaki and Taupō.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rainWarnings and watches are in place around the country.12 Nov 06:21 PM
New ZealandCovid spreads to Taupō, search for links to known cases100 cases a day in Auckland and regional outbreaks, so when will NZ get the green lights?12 Nov 04:00 PM