New ZealandHōkūleʻa returns to Waitangi, 40 years after voyage that revived Māori wayfindingStan Conrad, now a master navigator, first sailed on Hōkūleʻa at age 22.13 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police in Bay View after incident near busy petrol stationArmed police appear to be scouring the area, checking multiple properties off SH2.12 Nov 10:42 PM
AgribusinessComvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meetingProxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.12 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandCanterbury A&P show returns with royal statusShow was briefly put on ice last year after association said it wasn't financially viable.12 Nov 08:46 PM
New Zealand10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandWild night: Trees down, roofs lifted as winds batter Bay of PlentyMost emergencies between 6pm-8am involved trees brought down by strong winds.12 Nov 08:28 PM
New ZealandPassenger dies in late-night Mangapai crashEmergency services were called to the Waiotira Rd crash about 10.50pm.12 Nov 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGlittering promises: What New Zealand’s new planned gold mines will deliverGold prices have surged past $7000 an ounce, driving new mine projects.12 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandOwner closes historic tavern to ‘evil’ localsLocals learned of the closure through a note in their fish and chips.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWill supermarkets follow Kmart in charging a trolley bond?Stolen and abandoned trolleys have blighted Rotorua in recent years.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It just got bigger and bigger': You can now buy NZ’s only tea museumA change is brewing for the owner of one of Napier's quirkiest attractions.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Waikato, we need to talk’: Police plea after deadly month on roadsOctober saw 10 road deaths and at least 19 serious crashes recorded across Waikato.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke death: Third murder-accused named, two men face fresh chargesTwo people are now also charged with kidnapping and disfiguring another man.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord $55m Powerball draw set for Saturday after jackpot rolls overLotto NZ expects stores to be busy as this weekend will be a must be won draw.12 Nov 07:19 AM
New ZealandCouncillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layoutGisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.12 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandRising boxing star eyes New Zealand welterweight titleMorini enters the bout unbeaten in nine fights, with seven knockout wins.12 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay water restrictions begin, record-low aquifer levels recordedLevel 2 water restrictions now apply in Napier and Hastings.12 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandNgāi Te Rangi welcomes Waitangi Tribunal finding on Government's te reo policiesTauranga iwi Ngāi Te Rangi says the fight for te reo Māori is not over yet.12 Nov 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the seaPeople may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.12 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
SportOnce rivals, Beach Ferns set to stun the worldShaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald are the first Kiwi women at the worlds in 24 years.12 Nov 02:47 AM
New Zealand'She was painting my face': Teen boy denies sexually violating friend's young sisterAn accused teenager has given evidence in his judge-alone trial.12 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Definitely one of my superheroes': Tributes flow for Rotorua crash victimTwo people from the same car remain in a critical condition in hospital.12 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandFarm succession on The CountrySteve Wyn-Harris, Lawrence Field, Farmer Tom Martin and Chris Russell. 12 Nov 12:59 AM
New Zealand‘Gutted’: Police cancel boxing event to prevent gang tension in crowdMongrel Mob and Black Power watching boxing together could 'escalate', cops say.12 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandExploring the creativity behind the wire at Hastings prisonA former inmate will share how art reshaped her life after release.12 Nov 12:54 AM
New ZealandThird person charged with murder of Tristan Oakes in Te PukeSix people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court this afternoon.12 Nov 12:38 AM
CrimeRugby players found not guilty in 'threesome' sexual assault trialThe woman told the court she woke to find a second man in bed touching her.12 Nov 12:33 AM
PoliticsLabour gains support after capital gains tax announcement in latest pollYet Christopher Luxon has gained support as preferred Prime Minister.12 Nov 12:26 AM
New Zealand‘I just felt sick’: Mum recounts horrifying moment her baby went limpEight-week-old Iris was airlifted after collapsing at her rural home.12 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandOrange warning: Heavy rain, strong winds expected for BoP MetService warns the Bay of Plenty could see up to 100mm of rain by Thursday.11 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandSerious crash blocks southern access to WhitiangaPolice say one person has serious injuries after the crash near Moewai Rd.11 Nov 10:59 PM
New ZealandLandlord loses bid to recover water rates from former tenantThe landlord sought $646.36 in backdated water bills 18 months after the tenant moved out.11 Nov 10:00 PM
