PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarmers still dealing with Hawke's Bay drought nine months onThe drought classification, put in place in March, remains for Hawke's Bay.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice photographing young Māori: IPCA, Privacy Commissioner investigatesIPCA and the Privacy Commissioner are launching a joint official investigation.24 Dec 01:44 AM
KahuPolice watchdog launches nationwide probe into photography policyThe Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.22 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandChristmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in placeThose travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.22 Dec 06:38 PM
New Zealand'Entirely corrosive and unhelpful': Call for investigation into police photographingChildren's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said what was being described was shocking.22 Dec 06:23 PM
TravelWairarapa tourism growth in 2020 boosted by WellingtoniansWairarapa had been the only regional tourism organisation with positive growth in 2020.20 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandWairarapa youths stopped and photographed by policeMultiple reports were made of police officers stopping and photographing young Māori.20 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandHundreds of dead fish found in dry stream bed'I was there yesterday, it was right down - but they were still alive.'16 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandFeatherston tiny homes developer wants red tape cutDeveloper says backing for tiny homes could be a 'silver bullet' for the housing crisis.14 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandWorld-famous Masterton event seeks waste bylaw changesNew rules aim to control the dumping of spam mail and waste from large public events.14 Dec 10:33 PM
TravelMartinborough: How pinot noir taps into a person's psycheThere's a certain type of person who makes pinot noir - and they live in Martinborough.06 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hitsCity north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.30 Nov 09:31 AM
New ZealandWellington water meters considered, regional council backs investigationThe average household water use in Wellington is much higher than in Auckland.25 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandHealth concerns over South Wairarapa quarryThree Featherston locals spoke to council on the resource consent for rock crushing.25 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandSunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in SouthIt's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.13 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandWoman dying of brain cancer begs for MIQ spot for sisterA Wairarapa woman is begging the government to make an exception on emergency grounds.11 Nov 06:10 AM
New Zealand20,000-litre leak discovered as Wellington water consumption skyrocketsLeak detection key to lowering water consumption as regions looks to water metering.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVeterans' Affairs spends almost $15,000 on service cemetery work in CanterburyDamaged service grave repaired, new headstone installed.03 Nov 10:42 PM
New ZealandMayor urges review of Wellington Water's structureWellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'A beary good time': How the search for the owners of a Wairarapa teddy bear went viralRough Patch over as dusty teddy bear found on Wairarapa roadside brings Kiwis together.31 Oct 09:52 PM
New ZealandHard case! Is this the most 'Kiwi as' entrance to a school ball ever?'You can take the boy out of the farm, but you can't take the farm out of the boy.'28 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandNew MP Kieran McAnulty dedicates victory to his granBust a move, Kieran McAnulty style.18 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOlive oil in a shot glass? How judges pick a winnerOlive oils are judged in a similar way to wines.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe electorates worth watching on election nightA number of the country's 72 electorates will be hotly contested.09 Oct 07:49 PM
New Zealand'I'm scared I'm going to die': Mum's desperate ACC surgery battle'I don't want my children growing up without a mum'.09 Oct 06:06 AM
New ZealandTriple tragedy: Family of sawmill accident victim to challenge reparation splitJudge describes attempts to quantify loss and grief as 'unpalatable task'.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bizarre' claim sex assault victim was attackerJesse Delaney lied to police that the victim had been the one sexually assaulting him.07 Oct 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Sovereign citizen' who shuns NZ laws prosecuted for driving without licenceScott William Larsen prefers to go by 'scott-william of the House of Larsen'.03 Oct 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside story: NZ First SFO probe and its fight for election survivalNZ First came to Parliament care of a tangle with the SFO. Will it leave the same way?30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidates on taxing the rich to feed the poorIkaroa-Rāwhiti candidates talk tax. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Sep 11:17 PM
