New ZealandGisborne councillors back waste hub site despite mana whenua oppositionCouncillors backed 275 Lytton Rd despite opposition from Te Kurī ā Tuatai Marae.13 Mar 04:27 AM
SportMaking a splash: Dive-bombing stars to watch at Manu World Champs finalsOnly 130 competitors remain in the chase for $40,000 in cash and prizes.12 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police in tense Kāpiti Coast operation, cordons in placeThe road is closed to traffic while police negotiators speak to a person at the property.11 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandWho is responsible for maintenance of this neglected $70k sculpture?The 2011 work honours local voyaging traditions with its red, reed-like moving rods.11 Mar 04:00 AM
WellingtonMan charged with murdering woman at Raumati Beach house The woman was found dead at a Raumati Beach house on February 8. 04 Mar 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErica Lloyd: Why execution, not hype, will define NZ’s tech futureOpinion: Rocket Lab and Xero prove disciplined execution drives global success.09 Dec 06:00 AM
OpinionSimon Bridges: Why 2026 will be slow and steady, rather than a boom yearOpinion: Consumer and business sentiment is improving.08 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Tense year ahead as tight Budget, health costs and climate targets collideNicola Willis has just $2.4b new spending to spread across the 2026 Budget.08 Dec 04:00 AM
Dynamic BusinessNew Russell McVeagh boss bets on AI and Queenstown growthRussell McVeagh’s new Queenstown office has already exceeded first-year goals.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Trust, not growth, may decide who wins the 2026 electionOpinion: Inflation still outpaces wages, leaving households feeling poorer.07 Dec 09:00 PM
Wednesday22°C12°CPartly cloudy, with the chance of a shower in the afternoon. Southerlies developing in the morning.
New ZealandGisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industryThe group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.30 Jan 06:12 AM
New ZealandPilot, passenger's bodies recovered from helicopter crash siteWork is continuing to formally identify the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandArt Deco train tickets: Early bookings urged as Napier excursions returnAbout 2500 tickets have been available for the February 19-23 vintage train rides.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot, passenger confirmed dead in helicopter crash north of WellingtonWork is continuing to recover the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 01:27 AM
WellingtonHelicopter crashes in Paekākāriki Hill area near WellingtonEmergency services are searching for a chopper after receiving an automated crash alert. Video / Ethan ManeraWatch27 Jan 11:18 PM
WellingtonPolice urgently search for two missing teenage boys in WellingtonThe two missing teenage boys are aged 15 and 16. 26 Jan 02:19 AM
The CountryRotorua businesses eye India FTA opportunitiesBusinesses are waiting to see if the potential 'game-changer' deal is worth their time.14 Mar 07:08 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The feijoa is our national fruit - hear me outOPINION: Yes I know they originated overseas, but feijoas are as Kiwi as jandal tan lines.14 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom Te Puke to Tikokino: Young Farmers' clubs in the 1930s"A bounteous supper served by the hosts brought the evening to a close."14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondThe Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruitOPINION: This week, Kem Ormond is enjoying a taste of the tropics from her garden.14 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryA passion for cheese drives Origin Earth’s next chapterOrigin Earth was started 15 years ago by Joanie and Richard Williams.14 Mar 03:59 PM
The Country19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of PlentyHiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.13 Mar 05:05 PM
Driven Car GuideOpinion: it makes perfect sense for a ute to be ‘Car’ of the YearWe can't see the sense in utes being excluded from major COTY awards. Can you?15 Mar 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideChargeNet’s NZ ‘Autocharge’ stations can now recognise your EV and start charging automaticallyNew system has been rolled out at most of the company's 520 charge points.15 Mar 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideDongfeng Vigo SUV might be more about sitting and sleeping than drivingSmall SUV is packed with clever cabin features, but the handling isn't as smart.14 Mar 11:05 PM
Driven Car GuideThe Chery Tiggo Hybrid is a frugal and affordable small SUV. But you shouldn’t buy the top-spec versionSometimes losing the extra kit means a better value for money car. Which is the case here.14 Mar 05:05 AM
OneRoofMusic couple selling their party home - forget dancing on the ceiling, they skate on the roofSpectacular coastal retreat is where the good times roll.15 Mar 06:01 PM
OneRoofUS buyer spends over $10m on Northland estate - 'if he wants something, he's going to own it'He plans to turn coastal mansion into compound for his extended family.15 Mar 05:57 PM
OneRoofBuying a house still isn’t cheap, but data shows it is more affordableThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.15 Mar 05:00 PM
OneRoofI'm stepping back: TV chef Michael Van de Elzen selling his cooking school and farm "We have poured everything into this amazing location."15 Mar 06:57 AM
OneRoofFirst house ever built at Waimairi Beach up for grabs Couple selling their dream home by the sea. 15 Mar 06:50 AM
OneRoofHistoric home that gave birth to a suburb hits the market with $1m-plus RVSilverdale Homestead is one of Hamilton's oldest properties.14 Mar 07:26 AM
New ZealandArt Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journeyArt Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.25 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Mark Mitchell has shown once again he is a leader for a crisis OPINION: Wellington political careerists should stay out of Auckland affairs.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
WellingtonUrgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels offThe road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.09 Jan 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
WellingtonUrgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels offThe road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.09 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandFire contained: Crews tackle blaze at former Waikanae religious campThe blaze broke out about 10.15am on Reikorangi Rd, Waikanae.08 Jan 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket openingHe started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.28 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likelyThunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Lotto player scoops $6.2m, others win prizesTicket holders nationwide won between $28,928 and $200,000 last night. 20 Dec 08:13 PM
Crime'It makes you feel sick': A parent's guilt after doctor groomed and abused boysKāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook abused teenage boys after befriending their families. 15 Dec 07:00 AM
WellingtonSeveral attackers injured during fatal Waikanae home invasion, police sayPolice say Michael Tofts was killed in a 'targeted home invasion'.14 Dec 09:27 PM
Wellington'A bit puffy': Woman unknowingly pushed through heart attack symptoms to finish scenic hikeJoan Whincup didn't realise she was battling a heart attack as she walked up a hill.13 Dec 06:00 AM
