New ZealandHe almost went to jail over a road sign – now he’s won the fight to get it changed'I nearly went to jail. But those signs didn’t belong there.'19 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans resurface to burn treated timber at mill near NapierA trial will monitor whether there are any health risks.19 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsPreviously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake workProposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
Kahu'He can rest now': Treaty-signing chief’s bust back with whānauThe taonga is now back in Aotearoa after decades circulating in Europe.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why a rushed Māori seats referendum risks damaging our democracyOPINION: This may seem like a simple democratic choice. It is not. 19 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandA grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come inThe man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.19 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI've cared for 100 dying people. This is what I want people to know about deathThere are similarities in what the dying share, Pamela Shennan says.19 Mar 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'It just went haywire': Husband loses control of car, crashes, killing wifeThe 54-year-old will fight for a discharge without conviction next month.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMum forgives teen driver who killed her 11-year-old ‘guardian angel’Staci Walkley, 11, died after the teenager ran a stop sign in Kaikohe.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'In my blood': How a mum swapped law for tools in male-dominated fieldKerley left a 12-year law career and three kids at home to pursue the tools.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaipawa Lotto ticket wins $333k First Division share in midweek drawThe BP Waipawa ticket is one of three sharing $1m First Division.19 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandActivist guilty after suitcase bomb scare at council buildingJudge Paul Geoghegan ruled Gordon Dickson intended to waste police resources.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil wants to change how ratepayers pay for Napier's roads'We want those who put the most wear and tear on our roads to pay more.'19 Mar 02:51 AM
MotorsportTeen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania CupFour Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.19 Mar 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay premier club rugby to kick off with eight teamsAotea and Central Hawke’s Bay have both decided to play in a lower grade.19 Mar 02:29 AM
BusinessTauranga man sentenced over $80k tax and Covid fraudVincent Reynolds deceived Inland Revenue over a period of 15 months.19 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandWatch: Woman uses car to disrupt suspected burglaryA video of the incident has reached nearly 300,000 views online, and commenters approve.19 Mar 01:57 AM
New ZealandOn-farm cost inflation now structural, says reportANZ’s Agri Insights report says farm operating costs are now 27% higher than before Covid.19 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Does Winston Peters want to be Prime Minister?Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. 19 Mar 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Sugar hit' or solid savings? Rates rise cut after tense budget debateThe council keeps asking people with 'nothing' for more money, one councillor says.19 Mar 12:04 AM
New Zealand‘Not for the faint-hearted’: Inside Tauranga’s dog control frontlineFrom bailing up barkers to investigating attacks - and a 'dead/missing' dog that wasn't.19 Mar 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Miracle' twins celebrate 80th birthday'They didn’t think we would live more than a few minutes.'19 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandRefreshed Chiefs ready for Brumbies in Canberra after bye weekCaptain Luke Jacobson returns from a hip injury to lead a stacked pack.18 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandTauranga's Waikato Uni numbers jump, overseas students doubleThe school-leaver cohort was 6.4% larger than in 2025, which had set the previous record. 18 Mar 11:04 PM
New Zealand$125 in tax per keg: Call for excise reduction on pints to bring Kiwis back to pubsSales of on-premises alcohol have dropped from about 40% of total alcohol sales to 15%.18 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandPacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.18 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandBalloons over Waikato, Relay for Life – here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?18 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandNew $4.5m fast-food restaurant coming to busy Tauranga highway It will open by the end of this year.18 Mar 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Future-focused' business wins East Coast farm environment titleThe Gaddums produce chicory-finished lamb alongside premium grass-fed Angus beef.18 Mar 08:08 PM
New Zealand'It breaks your heart': Dad faces losing wife to cancer, son to kidney diseaseMelissa Tarawa: 'We’re always hopeful, because at the end of the day it’s all I’ve got.'18 Mar 07:16 PM
New ZealandPensioners face delay and uncertainty over rent increasesRotorua Lakes Council says the priority is for the transition to be as smooth as possible.18 Mar 06:50 PM
