New ZealandBaby boom: Critically endangered wētā thrive in breeding programme The insects are growing larger than any previously recorded at Mahoenui Reserve.11 Dec 01:01 AM
New ZealandYellow-legged hornet watch zone more than doubles on North Shore, extends across bridgeThe new surveillance zone now stretches into large areas of Auckland.11 Dec 12:26 AM
CrimeThree more teens charged with murder over Kyle Whorrall's bus stop deathDetectives executed simultaneous warrants in Kaikohe, Mt Wellington and Manurewa today.10 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandBrave 7-year-old takes on Tryathlon after major health battleThe Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon series has involved over 500,000 children since 1992.10 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandRevamped Tauranga Business Awards promises performance insightsRadio hosts' on-stage winner interviews will reveal how top local firms achieved success.10 Dec 10:23 PM
Agribusiness'Too much milk for the market': Farmers can expect weaker milk prices – RabobankDairy prices are under downward pressure from strong supply globally.10 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandGreat white likely behind shark fin sighting at Whangārei Heads beachThe shark was spotted on Sunday afternoon at Whangārei Heads by a beachgoer. 10 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandDrunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor Both women suffered permanent scarring and ongoing psychological trauma.10 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandWest Coast leaders warn councils can’t afford SNA payoutsAllan Birchfield says councils are too indebted to make significant natural areas payouts.10 Dec 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Powerful example': Teen's 13 years of perfect school attendance honouredCasey Paul has not missed a single day since starting school.10 Dec 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Must be dismissed': Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500k loses bid to get out of jail Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55% discount to her sentence was inadequate. 10 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandMeals, care, and compassion: Community initiative steps up for struggling pensionersMore than 1300 Bay of Plenty superannuitants are relying on food parcels to get by. 10 Dec 06:12 PM
New ZealandHastings is getting 180 new bus stops - not everyone’s happy'We bought this house without a bus stop and we don’t want one now.'10 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier and Hastings passengers given worst rating in country by Uber driversIt's not 'Grinch territory', but a 'timely reminder small courtesies make a difference'.10 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom garden to business: How one school is sowing seeds of food and financial know-howA grant of $8750 would go towards buying materials to build a hot and shade house.10 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Safe and well': Missing boy, 7, found after spending night away from homeThe boy's mum had earlier made a desperate plea for his safe return. 10 Dec 04:23 PM
New ZealandPunctured lungs, shattered ribs: Warning after severe injuries in risky storm clean-upsOne farmer needed four hours of surgery after a four-metre chainsaw fall.10 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMoo dunnit? Dog lets steer, horse into living room in AustraliaDog in hot water for letting horse and steer into the house.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmacists flag risky prescription errors tied to IT issuesAn audit found more than one in four errors could have caused harm without checks.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCop named after being convicted of pepper spray assault on speeding motoristThe constable had applied for a discharge without conviction, but a judge declined it.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow Gisborne’s transfer station became a magnet for illegal dumpingRubbish left outside the transfer station has cost ratepayers $570,000.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDoC warns rat numbers could double by 2090 without extra $150m fundingDoC says it needs more money just to stop biodiversity going backwards.10 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandMore lambs on the ground as national flock lifts after tough seasonsStronger ewe performance lifted the national lambing rate to 131.1%.10 Dec 03:12 AM
New Zealand'No plans to ship to the US': Tariffs bite into apple grower's profits“Until the tariffs are gone, it will be difficult to make a dollar.”10 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandDrugged driver ignored pleas to stop as he drove car across train tracks, killing three friendsNorton Sowerby tried to deny he was the driver when speaking to police after the crash.10 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandRotorua Night Market to return to city centre, ending 'foolish' trialThe council has cut short a trial move to Kuirau Park after just two months.10 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandThe RMA with Christopher Luxon on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Professor Will Happer and Campbell Parker. 10 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandFireworks spark kiwifruit orchard fire as summer risk climbsFirefighters reached the third alarm blaze and left the scene by 12.45am.10 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandHastings makes a splash as bombers chase Z Manu World Champs grand final spot'Outstanding qualifier: supportive crowds and a record number of registrations.'10 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Red haze of sparks as trailer without wheel drives along highway before Tongariro wildfire'A policeman pulled over and was trying to put out the fire that was starting.'09 Dec 11:42 PM
New Zealand'I took an oath': Holidaying Kiwi cop spoils custard protest targeting Crown Jewels in LondonSenior Constable Mark Strongman detained two protesters at the Tower of London.09 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandToxic algal bloom in Tukituki River leads to health warning'Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness.'09 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandTeenage Dirtbag hitmakers to play intimate show for 200 people in NapierA Napier man's bringing a band to his hometown with a hit so big it still reverberates.09 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessonsHe wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.09 Dec 09:40 PM
