New ZealandRuapehu College revokes policy to lock girls’ bathrooms after outcry, principal apologisesOne parent pulled her daughter out of school after she came home to use the bathroom.14 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandParents 'screaming' about ECE fee increases: Seymour addresses funding 'shortfall''There comes a point where you can only tap your parents out for so much.'14 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
AgribusinessBNZ ups Fonterra’s milk price forecast to $10.25BNZ economists say the dairy outlook is stronger than they previously anticipated. 14 Aug 05:09 AM
New ZealandWaikato River named among top three drowning 'black spots'Since 1980, 123 people have died in its murky waters. 14 Aug 05:00 AM
CrimeLegal issue halts trial for Northland man accused of rape, bestiality with cowsA three-week trial in Whangārei District Court ended abruptly on its fourth day. 14 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandOcean predator likely cause of whale strandingThe whale already had injuries when it beached and then died in Māhia, DoC says.14 Aug 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Going it alone': Thames-Coromandel to manage own water services as Tauranga pulls outInitially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.14 Aug 03:37 AM
Crime'Great result': Two arrested, stolen laptop recovered in Onerahi robbery caseThe stolen bag contained a laptop with irreplaceable university material.14 Aug 03:06 AM
KahuKaipara council’s $52,000 report condemned as ‘anti-Maori'Mayor Craig Jepson claimed the report clarified council obligations and could save money.14 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Justice has been served': Man convicted of double murder over Gisborne birthday party slayingsThe jury delivered the verdict to a packed courthouse after deliberating for two days.14 Aug 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like a truck': Why Hawke’s Bay's geology made a 4.9 quake hit so hardThe region's sediment can amplify certain kinds of seismic waves, a scientist says.14 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandPolice name kayaker found dead after morning outing turns tragicMatthew Taylor, 29, was the father of three young children, police say.14 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Hipkins on a CGT for farmersWayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Jen Corkran, John Duffy, and Chris Russell. 14 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandWaikato road closed after truck hits pedestrian, serious injuries reportedTe Poi Rd is closed near the SH24 and SH29 intersections southeast of Matamata.14 Aug 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 20-year-old NPC captainA new captain, big names missing, but there's hope for the young Hawke's Bay Tui.14 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandMan in court for drugged driving causing toddler's deathIt is alleged he had nearly three times the high-risk cannabis blood level.14 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Unity, service, pride' - Rotorua Indian Association marks 90-year milestoneOver 450 guests attended the 90th jubilee celebration on August 2.14 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandNew season brings good news for avocado fans'Consumers will be seeing some pretty good avocados on the shelf at the moment.'14 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandMissed out on Powerball jackpot? Three tickets from one region won $333k Thirteen players won $15,223 in the second division draw.13 Aug 10:43 PM
New ZealandWater showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejectedRuapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.13 Aug 10:19 PM
New Zealand'It could be a lifesaver': Cancer survivor's message as home screening rate dropsLakes' participation rate in home screening for NZ's second deadliest cancer is down.13 Aug 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Wrong business, wrong place': Protesters oppose industrial park plan on sacred wetlandThe prospect of increased truck traffic raises safety concerns for children and cyclists.13 Aug 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Desperate plea from struggling grain sectorMargins 'squeezed' as commodity prices haven't kept up with rising production costs.13 Aug 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Well-involved': Crews battle early morning house fire in WhangaehuSmoke has drifted over State Highway 3, affecting morning traffic.13 Aug 08:29 PM
New ZealandWhy do Cambodian bakers make the best pies in NZ? Patrick Lam, an eight-time winner, learned baking from his brother-in-law in 1997.13 Aug 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay wool queen sells business to retire after almost 50 years'I really believe that the young ones are going to come in and just be more innovative.'13 Aug 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of community': Youngest frontline ambulance officer wins awardAndreas Jackson is currently the youngest frontline ambulance officer in Tararua.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Hastings to the world stage: Teen chess champ heads to ColombiaHe learned chess from his mum at age 4 and is now the NZ under-16 champion.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTangihanga: Hastings woman’s solo show born from 1500 funeralsKristyl Neho brings 30 characters to the stage in Tangihanga, a Māori story inspired by her upbringing inside the world of funerals. Video / Wahanui ProductionsWatch13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNgāti Oneone marks over 100 days of ancestral land return movementThe hapū blocked Hirini St from 5.15am to 7am on Wednesday13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ duo win world’s longest kayak race despite broken rudderThey set the event's second-fastest ever time, finishing 160km ahead of rivals.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDealer offered to sell party drug fantasy by the litreSalisbury offered to sell fantasy by the litre, and meth.13 Aug 08:00 AM
