New ZealandOut with the scraps? Council could ditch food scraps serviceCouncillors will decide its fate at an extraordinary meeting on Monday evening.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRDThe little-known rule has caught multiple people out.04 Mar 08:11 PM
New Zealand‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery billShe paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.03 Mar 08:56 PM
New Zealand‘Spread kindness’: Good Bitches Baking bring skills to prisons'If a ‘swear word’ in our name helps get people to think about our message, that's a win.'28 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuFrom protest to partnership: Pākaitore legacy 30 years onFriday, February 28, marks the 30th anniversary since Whanganui Māori made their stand.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coastThe pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.27 Feb 01:48 AM
Racing$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.27 Feb 12:59 AM
KahuWhy Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowdsAll tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.26 Feb 05:37 AM
New Zealand'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for droughtFarmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.25 Feb 11:14 PM
KahuWhy Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance MinisterŌpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.25 Feb 05:38 PM
New ZealandRescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open dayThe event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.24 Feb 12:05 AM
New ZealandBack-to-work or study slump? Six steps to increase motivation 'High levels of motivation are tied to a deeper sense of wellbeing.'21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismNew boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boatiesFreedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.21 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuIwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlementThe settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.19 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandMan killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil assets could be discounted for housing entityThe public will soon have a say on a joint venture housing proposal.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandListen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scamThe victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss. 14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest Palmerston North youth accused of pointing gun at police, publicThe suspect was taken into custody without issue at a Whanganui address.13 Feb 09:10 AM
New ZealandDesert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”12 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandThe cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to DannevirkePopular series has helped to create a buzz for this weekend's event.11 Feb 10:07 PM
New Zealand‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana templeThe aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housingDiscover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash with ute at ParikinoThe motorcyclist was found dead at the scene, police said. 08 Feb 07:28 AM
PoliticsGovernment backpedals on some automatic speed reversals, says consultation now possible'There is local support for the speed limits to stay lower,' says Chris Bishop.07 Feb 06:35 PM
New Zealand‘I do it for the joy of it’: Meet the 89-year-old woman powerlifting into her 90s“People even tell me that I shouldn’t be doing it at my age - which is nonsense.”07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay teen runner wins gold at Oceania Orienteering ChampsShe also earned a silver in the W18 long distance, boosting her world ranking.06 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
New Zealand‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of riverBrenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a growing problem’: Demand rises for school support programmes'We want all children to get to school on day one, ready to participate and learn.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuRevealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreementWhanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, diesHe played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.28 Jan 02:42 AM
