New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandPolice urge vigilance regarding kids' online safety as school resumesPhotos can reveal personal details, putting families at risk.28 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandNorthland teachers face challenges as curriculum changes loom in 2025Northland educators remain dedicated amid upheavals.28 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - rugby taonga stolen, speed limits raisedNew snippets from the Far North28 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandExplained: Why last night’s big quake rocked some harder than othersThe Eketahuna tremor was felt much more strongly in Wellington than Taupō.28 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandOne of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest homes up for sale, after refreshOne of Napier's oldest homes is up for sale for the second time in three years.28 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandSpeed limits back up to 100km/h by JulyThe speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.28 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets mystery as Napier lags in Countdown rebrandingA supermarket brand in Napier for 36 years has still got some time to go yet28 Jan 10:29 PM
New Zealand‘He would wrap you in a hug’: Dame Tariana, family besotted with ‘beautiful’ rugby playerThe family plans to bring the 29-year-old’s body to Whangaehu.28 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist found dead in creek closes SH15, police investigatingThe road was expected to remain closed until Thursday afternoon.28 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandNapier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tributeQueen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.28 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandOperation Trolley: ‘Direct attack’ on homeless or making Rotorua’s CBD safe?Locals react to the police crackdown on people using shopping trolleys for personal ends.28 Jan 09:36 PM
New Zealand$60,000 damage to liquor store ram-raided for ‘couple of bloody Woodstocks’The owner fears for his and his staff's safety.28 Jan 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'28 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandWetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreakThe majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.28 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Just the truth': Author's Te Tiriti kōrero at Rotorua Library eventHer book, 'Understanding Te Tiriti', is a Nielsen bestseller.28 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandMangamuka road repairs survive first major storm since reopeningDespite heavy rain, Mangamuka Gorge repairs in Far North survive first big storm28 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandOne dead in BoP crashPolice were called to the single-vehicle crash about 1am.28 Jan 06:07 PM
New Zealand'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trailThe dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne region, four highways, 32 hours of closures: Police urge caution after tragic week'The speed limit is not a target, and we want people to drive to the conditions.'28 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North IslandA 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.28 Jan 04:23 PM
RacingThe remarkable journey from $20k broodmare to $1.1m yearling starThe filly is a full-sister to multiple Group 1 winner Prowess.28 Jan 04:20 PM
New Zealand'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – councilAfter two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.28 Jan 05:35 AM
New ZealandKiwi man's rebuild of the famous 'lost Bugatti' to be unveiled at Art Deco FestivalAll but three of the country's 15 vintage and classic Bugatti models will be in Napier.28 Jan 04:48 AM
New Zealand'It felt good all the way': Bousfield on marathon victoryGisborne marathon: Simon Bousfield triumphs again at First Light event.28 Jan 04:45 AM
New Zealand‘Mind-blowing’ effort: Community unites after Mangawhai tornadoResidents praised the community's strong support and spirit.28 Jan 04:21 AM
New Zealand‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young coupleThe man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow a Hawke’s Bay police duo conquered the world bodybuilding stagePolice officer wins the Pro Miss Figure world title in Canberra on debut.28 Jan 03:05 AM
New Zealand‘It’s about time’: $6.9m multisport hub project kicks off in TairāwhitiPhase one includes resurfacing nine netball courts and adding multi-use surfaces.28 Jan 02:56 AM
New ZealandTributes as rugby talent, grandson of Māori leader, diesHe played 113 caps for Pōneke Rugby Club, scoring over 800 points.28 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandPolice searching for wanted man, Daaron Wilson, in Hamilton and Huntly areasPolice believe he is in the Huntly or Hamilton area.28 Jan 02:17 AM
New ZealandRotorua liquor store ram-raidedSecurity footage of a ram raid at Westbrook Liquor Centre in Rotorua. Video / SuppliedWatch28 Jan 01:17 AM
BusinessMysterious collapse of water bottling company owing creditors $2.6mThe firm, established at Awatoto in 2018, closed last July and is in liquidation.28 Jan 01:00 AM
