PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller listJudi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandOnlyFans creators defend videos as 'standard agricultural practice' amid animal rights backlashAn animal rights group is petitioning MPI against the sexually charged cow videos.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than oneOPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North couple lose home, pets in devastating fireOwners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals seek support after 80% spike in students disciplined for weapons Figures show 526 students faced discipline for weapons last year.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuildThe pou is dedicated to Wi Haronga and serves as a guardian for the project.24 Jun 05:00 PM
RacingDual-code weanling sale at Karaka to unite thoroughbred, harness enthusiastsThis crossover allows breeders to boost cashflow and reduce numbers for yearling sales.24 Jun 04:59 PM
New ZealandBody found in Waikato River identified as man missing since 2019His death is treated as unexplained and has been referred to the coroner.24 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
BusinessMajor supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claimThe supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.24 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandFatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattooThey believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.24 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandOnlyFans footage of woman in bikini drinking from cows condemned by animal rights groupSafe is urging an investigation into the use of cows in explicit online content.24 Jun 03:05 AM
Crime'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugsChardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.24 Jun 03:02 AM
New ZealandHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandPolice on alert ahead of Hastings funeralPolice are monitoring traffic between Napier and Hastings for a funeral.24 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandMichael Every talks Trump on The CountryMichael Every, Lawrence Meredith, Jim Ward, Claire Taylor, and Toby Williams.24 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.24 Jun 01:43 AM
PropertyHamilton's new RVs: The likely winners and losersWhat the new valuations mean for buyers and sellers in the city.24 Jun 01:18 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay youth basketball teams set for international debut in ThailandThe Bay Falcons will send under-12 and under-14 teams to Thailand.24 Jun 01:11 AM
New ZealandThe council with almost 50 vacant roles'When you go through a restructure, there's always a wee bit of settling in.'24 Jun 12:06 AM
All Blacks'Past it now': Tupaea moves on from horror injury after All Blacks recallThe 14-test All Black has been recalled for the first time since his horror knee injury.23 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandCouncil working to keep gifted farm free from wastewaterPain Farm was originally gifted for sports and playground use in 1932. 23 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandFormer Lake Alice nurse charged over ill-treatment of children dies aged 93Dempsey Corkran, the only Lake Alice staff member charged, has died aged 93.23 Jun 10:34 PM
New ZealandLocal election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting dayNominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.23 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandCould spiders help NZ's farms?“I think it’s an approach we should be looking at in Aotearoa NZ.”23 Jun 09:42 PM
New ZealandLocal schools unite for grand performance at Sir Howard Morrison CentreStudents will perform kapa haka, choir, dance and drama on stage.23 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandPolice suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing womanPolice now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.23 Jun 08:16 PM
New ZealandBrief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe galesHeavy rain watches are being issued.23 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno'I just knew that one day this would happen.'23 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldWhy rice is poised to survive better in a warming worldStudy suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable': Delays for quake-prone fire station rebuild sparks union ire'We have been very patient, but our patience is at an end,' says firefighter.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCombined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fearsCost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.23 Jun 05:56 PM
Markets with MadisonRockets to ranches: How Halter's cattle collars turned a Kiwi start-up into a US$1b unicornHalter's solar-powered collars are on hundreds of cattle in the US.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe family campground split by a 100km/h highwayMotutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic. 23 Jun 05:00 PM
