New ZealandKaipara Deputy Mayor loses another battle with Fire and Emergency in six-year employment disputeBut the battle may not be over as Jonathan Larsen eyes up another appeal. 13 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Palpable grief': Motorcyclist who killed two people had 11 previous driving convictionsThe couple were walking home when Mark Kimber sped through an intersection and hit them.12 Jul 11:00 PM
PropertyRotorua Barn house has shrine to Harry Potter under the stairsHogwarts-themed room has been hit with the vendors' kids.12 Jul 07:10 PM
KahuNo more 'hunting hui': Māori educators launch association to curb feelings of isolationAfter 30 years a new chapter begins for Māori teachers seeking connection and support.12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew Four Square and shops planned for Taradale town centreThe existing Taradale Four Square would be demolished and rebuilt under the proposal.12 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Still there’: Removal of logging machine sent tumbling over cliff proving trickyThe damaged skidder remains stuck in a hard-to-reach location near the river.12 Jul 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Orchardist tackles gull invasion with lasersHundreds of gulls would invade the kiwifruit orchard every night.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe great 'goat menace' of 1949“The day will come when goats will be declared a pest..." said Mr. H. Worsnop.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Come home': Family vintage tractor returns to original owner'I’ve always loved the older tractors on the farm as a kid,' Neil Dalgety says.12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: Why a floating stadium rocks my boatOPINION: Glenn Dwight's answer to the question of why we don’t have better stadiums.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Why not try a Māori potato?Opinion: Taewa, or Māori potatoes, come in lovely colours, from soft pink to dark purple.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond venomous sea snake washes ashore in CoromandelThese snakes are highly venomous – the public and pets should keep clear.12 Jul 06:00 AM
Boxing'My moment': NZ-born boxer becomes first Māori to be crowned undisputed world champIn her debut at Madison Square Garden, the 30-year-old produced a 'total beatdown'.12 Jul 03:58 AM
CrimeAutistic man indecently assaulted by rapist who had served 33 years behind barsMark Williams wore a balaclava and entered the man's home in December 2023.12 Jul 03:00 AM
BusinessNew World customers warned after ‘password spraying’ attackNew World's parent company Foodstuffs says none of its systems were breached.12 Jul 02:39 AM
New ZealandHome build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150kSophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandLandslide sparks evacuations, roads closed, homes flooded after stormThe North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain. 12 Jul 12:43 AM
New ZealandGas leak in Feilding leaves two in hospital, emergency response under wayTwo people have been taken to hospital after a gas leak at a house in the Manawatū town.12 Jul 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Some of the worst we’ve seen': Huge pile of concrete dumped illegallyCleaning up the concrete and other waste is expected to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.12 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandGreen light for fires on Napier beaches after council quietly revokes bylawIt's open season for some winter marshmallow toasting.11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSt John defends decision not to send ambulance to toddler who broke jaw in fall'When we went to open her mouth, the whole thing was like a flap.'11 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Merry hell' in Mamaku: Village held 'to ransom' by hoonsTheir gatherings involve burnouts, doughnuts and fireworks.11 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Powerful example': Mum overcomes addiction to build a life helping others'I discovered a renewed sense of purpose.'11 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionOpportunities in America for NZ red meatOPINION: The Power of Meat study author says meat sales have started strongly this year.11 Jul 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boomThe avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne's Grey St protests ongoing one year on as review loomsA review of the effects of changes on the street is due in October, before any decisions.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransforming waste into eco-friendly fruit traysHawk's trays are used by NZ & Australian producers to export apples and avocados globally.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTearful hunter admits shooting and killing friendMark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortageKāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt 11 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyLegal hook means buyers risk losing thousands on some Kāinga Ora homesIwi have right of refusal on Hamilton state homes.11 Jul 08:45 AM
New Zealand'S*** happens': Injured motorcyclist's gracious response to being hit by car A moment’s inattention by a driver at an intersection led to severe consequences. 11 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Crash closes highwayEmergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash which has closed SH29. 11 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandMixed verdicts delivered for Tribesmen accused of murdering one of their ownMark 'Shark' Hohua died in June 2022 after a violent assault over money.11 Jul 05:00 AM
