New ZealandBlood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipseThe total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.13 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandFire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff memberThe prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire. 13 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandEels returned to stream after being dumped at compost facility'Any live eels that have hitchhiked to BioRich are collected and returned to the stream.'13 Mar 02:02 AM
New Zealand'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiserJessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.13 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Paddocks black with ducks': Farmers want mallards classified as pestsFederated Farmers says ducks munching through crops are causing big problems.13 Mar 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A star is born': Teenager scores 40 points for the Hawks in NBL openerJackson Ball turned 17 this week.13 Mar 01:03 AM
New ZealandHow to catch rare blood moon in NZ skiesA rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.13 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters on Marco Rubio, agriculture tariffs, and DEIWinston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Michelle Sands, Chris Russell, Andrew Jennings.13 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandPolice target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom PhillipsPolice said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.13 Mar 12:37 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competitionThe competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.Watch13 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandFrom rescue to research: Green turtles released for major projectFive green turtles were released into Rangaunu Harbour in the Far North.13 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan found in critical condition after serious assault in Hastings suburbPolice were called to an address and found a man critically injured.12 Mar 11:56 PM
New Zealand‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train namedMatamata College has paid tribute to Sarie Morton. 12 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandMeat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competitionAgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.12 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandKiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test matchDavid Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.12 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandIwi-Māori partnership unveils plan to boost health outcomes from Taumarunui to WhanganuiThe plan focuses on 'culturally attuned and responsive' health and wellbeing outcomes.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandOperation Trolley: Why Rotorua’s top cop says opposition workedPolice positive that many homeless had since referred to agencies. 12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPistol found down the side of couch confiscated, charges laidA 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Whangārei District Court today.12 Mar 10:58 PM
Politics‘The Italians are coming back’ - European firm confirms bid to build Northland ExpresswayAn Italian firm is one of a number of investors keen to build the Northland Expressway.12 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandTruck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expectedEmergency services responded to the incident around 10am.12 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandSlight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuiltState Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.12 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandCyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closedThe crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).12 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandWhanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’ 'It doesn’t happen often.'12 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truckHe overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.12 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd to reopen after two-month closure for major upgradesSH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru was closed, forcing a 40-minute detour.12 Mar 08:39 PM
New ZealandPumice quarry owners, land owner fined $272k for consent breachesPaengaroa pumice quarry and landowner fined $272,000 for resource consent breaches.12 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandHundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/hMayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.12 Mar 07:48 PM
New ZealandRare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auctionA Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.12 Mar 07:46 PM
CrimeMayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata CollegePolice and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.12 Mar 07:46 PM
New ZealandNgāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in togetherThe entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.12 Mar 07:00 PM
GolfWhat it’s like playing one of the toughest golf courses in the countryThe course near Taupō is not that intimidating, just challenging. 12 Mar 05:45 PM
New ZealandReplacing an entire school: Excited kids watch as modular classrooms, admin block arrive in one goThe fleet of trucks and a crane stopped everyone in the community in their tracks.12 Mar 05:31 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - bees swarm library, armed robber hit and travel fundNews snippets from the Far North12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North drought could lead to more water retrictions Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use12 Mar 05:00 PM
