New ZealandEdgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m costEdgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.15 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandWeather, water quality and swells hit Gisborne visitor numbersThe cooler weather has impacted on visitor and beachgoer numbers in Tairāwhiti.15 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Napier home: Loaded gun, drugs, cash and stolen e-scooter foundMan arrested after firearm, meth, 60 bags of cannabis and stolen e-scooter found.15 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandGrowing optimism for the 2025 avocado seasonThe avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.15 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandRaising the next generation of primary industry leadersHATA has regional hubs throughout NZ with workshops, programmes & resources for teachers.15 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Beaver-like dam' sewer blockage fix costs $50,000The 'inexcusable' sewer pipe blockage was located 150m from Stout St down to Oak St.15 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blazeWitnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.15 Jan 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Don't let it stop you': Professional basketballer's health battle'There are people who care for you and will still want you to succeed.'15 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Miserable weather’: Summer visitors turn away from Splash PlanetSplash Planet's visitor numbers are so far more than 12,000 down on last summer.15 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Rabobank’s Stefan Vogel on the global food supply chainStefan Vogel, Hunter McGregor, Hamish Goatley.15 Jan 12:40 AM
New Zealand'So many hearts broken': 14-year-old killed in crash that injured four others'Words will never truly express the utter sorry and sadness we feel.'14 Jan 11:42 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after arson near Raglan AirfieldPolice urge anyone with info on Raglan fire to contact them.14 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandNew speed shear record set at Te PunaA new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set by a shearer in his 20s.14 Jan 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Opportunities for whānau': Iwi celebrates new affordable homes in TaurangaSeven new homes blessed in Tauranga, marking a milestone for Ngāti Ranginui.14 Jan 11:10 PM
New Zealand'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayakerOliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.14 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandWaikato Hospital escapes: Corrections member resigns, another on final warningOne staff member quit and one is on final warning after two escapes from Waikato Hospital.14 Jan 09:55 PM
New Zealand'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally endsTasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".14 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandFugitive hands himself in to police in TaupōHe will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.14 Jan 06:35 PM
KahuWaka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddlerNew teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.14 Jan 05:34 PM
New ZealandInnovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lakeTop Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop cop leaves the force to tackle issues on the streetA cop for 36 years, Sam Aberahama will now run a mental health and wellbeing trust.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6kAn inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.14 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandHow La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summerDespite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.14 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandStudy scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staffJR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drinking, arguing, yelling’: Hamilton tenant evicted from retiree villageEpiha Nathan also parked in the driveway, blocking ambulances, tribunal says.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHumble Northland couple’s community contribution recognisedJohn and Lily Coleman recognised for community service.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei BeachTwo young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCelebration of pilot Denis Hartley’s life later this monthPilot was a significant force behind the Eastland rescue helicopter.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary schoolA private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the runThe 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.14 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandFoul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probeThe man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.14 Jan 06:15 AM
New Zealand‘Massive bang’: Hundreds lose power at Mount MaunganuiPower restored to 531 homes in Mount Maunganui after tree branch hits lines.14 Jan 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat businessAroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.14 Jan 04:27 AM
New Zealand‘A hole in all our lives’: Young, married mum of three killed in crashThe hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.14 Jan 03:57 AM
