New ZealandSeymour proposes abolishing some portfolios and cutting minister numbersOne of the portfolios he wants to scrap was created by Christopher Luxon this year.01 May 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership valueThe annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.01 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How Indonesian schools could help NZ's dairy sectorJane Smith, Michael Harvey, Jeremy Rookes, Chris Russell, and Rowena Duncum.01 May 01:50 AM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid paymentGovt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.01 May 12:53 AM
New ZealandEmergency water shutdown in KatikatiKatikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.01 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandBody found at Whangamatā Beach believed to be missing manPolice believe the body on the beach is Jarrod Kingi, missing since April 25.30 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandTwo 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spreeTyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD. 30 Apr 10:55 PM
New Zealand'I like it a lot': Rural family amped for duck hunting seasonThe Slavin family have been counting down the days until the season opens.30 Apr 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Never seen it this bad': Town's flood fears as residents sandbag homes Nick Reid’s property is under immediate threat from the floodwaters.30 Apr 10:07 PM
BusinessWorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killedTragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.30 Apr 09:59 PM
New Zealand$24k win: Napier resident among nine lucky Lotto winnersThe ticket was purchased online via MyLotto.30 Apr 09:50 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Bay dog show, doctors to strike and motor industry meetNews snippets from the Far North30 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandSenior Mongrel Mob member faces drug charges after police raidsPolice found drugs, cash, an air rifle, and an air pistol during the searches.30 Apr 07:53 PM
New ZealandHe’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him 'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhangaroa RSA centenary celebratedA new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacherFrom typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in SeptemberRotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passageBuilt to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain. 30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How to stay positiveSome outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAmelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to winOpinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communitiesApril's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.30 Apr 08:27 AM
PropertyJason Statham's Kiwi crib snapped up in $56m mansion dealRich-lister businessman gets trophy home that UK star rented while filming in Auckland.30 Apr 08:02 AM
New Zealand'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old onesThe former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought. 30 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTrio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstepOne of the three can be named after suppression lapsed. 30 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Won't let them down': Tauranga byelection winner announcedHemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.30 Apr 06:40 AM
New ZealandTwo people charged with arson after Hamilton fireA man, 46, and woman, 39, are due to appear in court next week.30 Apr 06:01 AM
New ZealandOxford honours pioneering Māori scholar with posthumous degreeHer family and iwi say they are grateful for the tribute to her memory.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Better, fairer representation': Call to reform Gisborne wastewater committeeSamuel Lewis seeks "better, fairer representation" on Gisborne's wastewater group.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga's $13.98m Marine Precinct sale goes through after court rulingIt comes two weeks after a judge dismissed an interim injunction that halted the sale.30 Apr 05:57 AM
New ZealandNZTA defends oversight of powerful highway speed camera systemNZTA aims to establish governance groups for camera operations and strategy.30 Apr 04:50 AM
