New Zealand‘Carnival atmosphere’: Napier’s bumper crowds smash expectations for Hurricanes, World Tri Cup'We initially had a target of about 8000, and we well and truly went past that.'24 Feb 02:19 AM
New Zealand‘Large steam plumes’ seen at Whakaari/White IslandElevated activity has been observed at White Island recently.24 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandMajor SH1 section closed for up to five weeksThe section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.24 Feb 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoPA BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.24 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandSchool lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungryWhangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.24 Feb 01:53 AM
PoliticsEmotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incidentBayly released a statement shortly before midday.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandKieran McAnulty talks Golden Shears on The CountryColin Hurst, Kate Acland, Kieran McAnulty, and Mark de Lautour.24 Feb 12:55 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open dayThe event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.24 Feb 12:05 AM
New Zealand‘Real special to win’: Rotorua riders dominate MTB nationalsThe Downhill National Championships were held in Rotorua on the weekend.23 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandVehicle swerves to avoid police spikes, crashes into car parked beside school sports fieldsThe crash ended a man's escape after he demanded cash from a nearby store, police say.23 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandSH29 over Kaimai Range to close for five nightsOne of the main roads into Tauranga will be closed for five nights next week.23 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden ShearsThe Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.23 Feb 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDebt hits $4.2m: Liquidator reveals further debts owed by car and boat dealerA potential sale of the business, to help pay off debts, did not eventuate.23 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandWaikato shearer breaks world merino shearing recordThe record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.23 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandNZ at risk of losing locally grown veges: industry leaderVegetables NZ says the system is broken and growers are being put out of business.23 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandBuilder appointed to complete half-finished Napier apartments amid death of developerGemco has been tasked with completing the troubled project.23 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandGreen light for industrial hemp regulation review'People’s attitudes to industrial hemp have changed.'23 Feb 08:36 PM
New Zealand'I have no words': World Triathlon Cup stunner in NapierThe Napier Tri Festival concluded with two stunning races in equally stunning conditions.23 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandHopes for more homes, more jobs in regional dealWestern Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.23 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandTutor's job saved, 48 students to keep learning at Toi OhomaiChanges were made to a proposal to axe the programme and role.23 Feb 05:55 PM
New ZealandOvernight fire in Ōpōtiki spreads through two commercial buildingsThe fire started around 11:20pm on Church St.23 Feb 05:42 PM
New Zealand‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costlyGisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHaka for sale: Inside the ‘problematic’ global trend of Māori dance workshops for corporate clientsCompanies selling haka classes are used by global brands – and are alarming experts.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patienceOPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.23 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandA ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniA translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.23 Feb 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniThe teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.23 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandMigrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not existThe eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFlood-prone Whangārei campground getting drainage makeoverThe thousands of visitors at Uretiti Campground have to dodge flooding after heavy rain.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurtThe house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.23 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandAaliyah Hunt’s international dance triumph: How hard work pays offAaliyah Hunt has been dancing since she was 3 and aspires to dance on cruise ships.22 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandMangawhai community mourns champion and harbour vigilanteJim Wintle enjoyed seeing the community benefit from the projects he was involved with.22 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelSmall town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee gameWorthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close booksKatikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.22 Feb 04:40 PM
