New ZealandPilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermathHelicopter boss was the first civilian to land on the island after its deadly eruption.10 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandSchoolgirl allegedly raped by brother's friend who offered lollies if he could do things to her The 6-year-old told police it happened on repeated occasions when the teen was visiting.10 Nov 06:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle inquiry: Civil Defence chief defends no-alert decisionEdaan Lennan told the inquest he feared an alert could put lives at risk.10 Nov 06:11 AM
New ZealandMauao fireworks probe: Security camera footage provides leadsThe incidents closed Mauao over three nights.10 Nov 05:18 AM
New Zealand'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandEast Coast landowners demand proper upkeep of 'rundown' bypassLocal landowners say maintenance only happens after weather events or requests.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandOne taken to hospital after Hastings e-scooter and vehicle crashThe crash happened at the Grays Rd and St Aubyn St West intersection.10 Nov 03:06 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty fabulous’: Sunshine and crowds as Hawke’s Bay’s weekend events start to boomAbout 4000 people packed Anderson Park for Nexia Blast in The Park’s 20th year.10 Nov 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over NapierOnce on opposite sides of history, the German and NZ air forces are now flying together.10 Nov 02:52 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': National Park firefighters share toll of massive blazeFour National Park firefighters were the first to face the fire that soon consumed 2800ha.10 Nov 02:34 AM
New Zealand'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Really bad luck': Four rescued from water after boat flipsCoastguard says it's a timely reminder things can change in an instant on the water.10 Nov 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres awayMassive fire has made for some eerie coloured skies.10 Nov 01:35 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Canterbury Show preview with Sir David CarterSir David Carter, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Sirma Karapeeva, Mike Inglis, P. Duncan.10 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandLarge unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlonThe event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. 10 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandLittle back in the race for world cross-country honoursWhere there's a Will, there's a way – William Little makes second World title bid.10 Nov 12:49 AM
New Zealand‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar projectDr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.10 Nov 12:30 AM
AgribusinessCornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage ComvitaComvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid. 10 Nov 12:12 AM
New Zealand'Greatly loved' former National MP and Children's Commissioner diesTodd McClay, current Trade Minister and MP for Rotorua, shared news of his father's death.09 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandState Highway 2 to be raised 1.8m as $22m flood project gets under wayThe key part of the project is raising a 440m section of highway to link with stopbanks.09 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandGirl missing in Rotorua found safePolice say she was last seen about 7.30am at her Mountain Rd home.09 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandGlobal gold for Hastings water project The Hastings project beat entries from cities including Toronto and Stockholm.09 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandPay bump for councilsSalaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.09 Nov 09:35 PM
PoliticsMariameno Kapa-Kingi says she will 'challenge and appeal' expulsion from Te Pāti MāoriTPM has endured months of turbulence effectively splitting the party in two.09 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandKirkpatrick wins CHB Shears title for 15th timeThe 55-year-old edged out 2012 World Champion Gavin Mutch by 2.165 points in Waipukurau.09 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau goes to the dogs – and sheep and horses – as CHB show delightsThe two-day Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show ended in sweltering conditions.09 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandHow a rural bootcamp is boosting mental health'Once you start chewing the fat after the workout, people start talking about anything.'09 Nov 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Change the game': Why these childhood mates bought a motelAt 27, their industry experience is 'next to none', but they say they have lots to offer.09 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandRace to save Whangārei lions as rescue bid gathers paceHuha NZ says they have had some interest from potential property buyers and investors.09 Nov 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDecision nears on 23-metre deep quarry plan west of HastingsA controversial quarry project was greenlit in 2024, but consentors are reconsidering it.09 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't put it off': Mum urges regular screening after cancer diagnosis'You couldn’t feel it. Even when you knew where it was, you couldn’t feel it.'09 Nov 05:00 PM
