Wellington $683m Christchurch stadium project caught up in fire door asbestos contamination scareTesting for asbestos in more than 100 fire doors may take a couple more days.03 Sep 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Powerful kaupapa': Hamilton rangatahi take stage for Autaia showcaseIt's the first time since the inaugural showcase in 2021 that a Waikato school took part.03 Sep 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Positive news': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne Hospital in 2026It comes after a 'sustained, successful push' to fill obstetrics and gynaecology roles.03 Sep 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Beyond stoked': Aims Games wins top accolade at NZ Event AwardsThe Matariki Drone Show won Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year.03 Sep 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘We expect basic personal responsibilities’: Emergency housing grants plummet after govt’s hard line changesHousing advocates say people denied shelter will die sleeping rough on the street.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power pricesOPINION: New Zealand's renewable electricity credentials are world-leading.28 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandSmall eruption observed at White Island The plume rose to less than 1km, containing minor volcanic ash.28 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandToo many discounts? Review of sentence for hostage-taker who shot at policeJade Mellow was sentenced to five years, nine months in jail for multiple offences.28 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandDistrict's water services require $70m spendThe council aims for an internal unit, exploring joint services with neighbours.24 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandTanker crash: 'Gentle giant' dad died doing what he 'absolutely loved'The enormity of his 'quiet kindness' left a gentle mark on everyone he met.22 Aug 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Doesn't think the law applies to her': Judge blasts key player in $1.5m ACC fraudDespite Whaanga repeatedly being late to court, the judge agreed not to jail her.22 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandBullet lodged in skull: Young man jailed after shooting at house'People who fire shots at residential housing should go to prison, bar nothing.'22 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Timber industry braces in troubled timesBuilding consents down from 51,000 in 2022 to 34,000 in the year to June. 21 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandWork stops as human remains found in WhakatāneBones found on Waiewe St site are confirmed as human remains.21 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandCrews tackle house fire in MuruparaCrews from Rotorua, Murupara and Kawerau responded to the blaze.20 Aug 10:55 PM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Local legend': Community mourns beloved driving instructor Jackson Te Pairi taught thousands to drive over two decades.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily pay tribute to victim of fatal stabbing at Awakeri Hot Springs Emergency services were called to Awakeri Hot Springs at 4.30pm on Thursday.15 Aug 01:21 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after fatal BoP assault The 25-year-old will appear in Whakatāne District Court today.14 Aug 08:53 PM
New ZealandOne person critically injured, another arrested after incident near WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the scene about 4.25pm.14 Aug 07:44 AM
New ZealandNZ duo win world’s longest kayak race despite broken rudderThey set the event's second-fastest ever time, finishing 160km ahead of rivals.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandShellfish warning: Bloom spreads deadly biotoxin in BoPPeople are advised not to eat shellfish gathered between Mount Maunganui and Whakatāne.13 Aug 05:11 AM
New ZealandMillennial candidate calls for fresh leadership in Gisborne electionsWalker, a Green Party member, first ran in 2022, receiving 322 votes.12 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Fight of my life': Waikato fisherman reels in catch of a lifetimeAfter 18 hours on the boat and no bites, he almost went home empty-handed.12 Aug 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a community leader from a tiny NZ town began working with Mexico's most powerful cartelExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 09 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandSilly Hat Party, clowns, ‘Mullet Muzz’: The quirky vision for local body hopefuls One candidate is running for mayor in two places at opposite ends of the South Island.08 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandTanker goes off road in Bay of Plenty, lane blockedPolice said traffic management is in place while they attend the scene.07 Aug 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuOn The Up: East Coast kaimirimiri hope to attract international event to NZ after overseas successTe Kura Atuatiratanga came away with a silver and top 10 placement in Denmark.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Super motivating': Why Tauranga's triathlon coup is a big opportunity for local athletesTauranga will host the World Triathlon Championship Final in 2028.06 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora cuts plans for 72 new homes in Whakatāne The housing agency plans to sell 36 hectares of surplus land nationwide.06 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandK9 team partners in crime-fightingScott and Chip's role involves tracking offenders and supporting frontline police and AOS.05 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.7 earthquake rattles Bay of PlentyThe rumble was registered at a depth of 127km.05 Aug 05:49 AM
New Zealand'Here to shake things up': Tauranga real estate firm rebrandsTremains Tauranga has reinvented itself as Bower Real Estate.02 Aug 10:00 PM
