New ZealandKawerau bathers left in the cold by steam bore issuesPressure tests suggest cold water leaks are cooling the geothermal supply.11 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandMurupara doctor faces misconduct hearing in RotoruaThe tribunal is weighing five sets of misconduct allegations over Dr Conlon’s Covid care.10 Mar 10:31 PM
New ZealandTropical low to bring heavy rain and gales to BoP and CoromandelMetService said a yellow watch for heavy rain was in place from late tomorrow. 10 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandGale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approachesA strong wind watch is in force today for the Far North District.10 Mar 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crownTe Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.10 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne council braces for cost rises from Middle East unrestRates are set to rise 9.4% next year, despite calls for more relief.06 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandTrail ride postponed after rider dies in crash near MatatāPolice and WorkSafe New Zealand are both investigating the fatal crash.05 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandCovid career change pays off for Bay farmerThe 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHarley hearse offers one last ride in style A family member can ride pillion on the bike beside the casket on its trip.04 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandMurupara GP faces tribunal over Covid vaccine stanceHe was earlier suspended for four months over Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine views.03 Mar 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksCharting the rise of Dave Rennie – from club rugby to head coach of the All BlacksRennie has coached grassroots club rugby, NPC, Super Rugby and now the All Blacks.03 Mar 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNRLRanked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRLIn a gruelling exercise, we rank the top New Zealanders currently in the NRL.03 Mar 06:01 PM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after SH1 crash between car and motorbike in WaikatoThe crash between a car and motorbike happened at Meremere at 1.45pm.03 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandDesigning a town: Council eyeing climate-resilient, 2000-home village at AwakeriThe plan could deliver more than 2000 new housing lots at Awakeri.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne council reviews bylaws in face of dog attacksThe council will consult on easing CBD dog bans and tightening Ōhope Beach rules.27 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Heinous attack': Man charged after woman injured in BOP assaultPolice say a woman suffered moderate injuries and is 'extremely shaken'.27 Feb 02:58 AM
New ZealandLiquid gold on wheels: Mobile plasma bus brings donation closer to homePlasma from donations can be turned into up to 11 products to treat 50 illnesses.27 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea ‘All right guys’ I said. ‘Bad news is, we will be jumping off the boat' - fire survivor.27 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are atOne large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.26 Feb 05:09 PM
New ZealandFormer student steps up to lead longstanding Hamilton dance studioKerry Davis, who took over after her mother’s death in 2019, is retiring.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Closer to home': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne HospitalThe change will end transfers of high-risk births to Tauranga Hospital.26 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandRoading rethink: Residents push council to keep smooth asphalt over chipsealAbout 95% of those residents opposed replacing the smooth asphalt with chipseal.25 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandBeatings, whippings and food deprivation: Guardian admits manslaughter of boy after years of abusePauline Timu admitted slapping, whipping and filming the boy as 'discipline'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRegional airline loans welcomed after soaring costs batter operatorsCarriers around the country may need a lifeline for the lifelines they provide.25 Feb 03:59 AM
New ZealandTeen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropesGovernment-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.23 Feb 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingIrish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgradeShareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.22 Feb 08:00 PM
EnergyGenesis Energy plans $400m equity raise after record first-half profitThe Government will invest $198m to keep its 51% stake in Genesis Energy.22 Feb 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Biggest spenders': Working holiday visas benefit the BayEach working holiday visa holder is estimated to inject up to $60,000.20 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption'The moment I saw it, I knew what was happening. The island was erupting.'20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity invited to help with rebuild plan for West End to Ōtarawairere Point trackResidents can now submit detailed repair plans for the damaged coastal track.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Like Russian Roulette': Residents plead for fixes to deadly SH2 bendOne October smash injured six people and sparked the safety campaign.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLandslide and treefall: Campground reopens after evacuationAll 107 guests were evacuated on Saturday while engineers checked the Ōhiwa slope.19 Feb 12:41 AM
