New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandEmma Poole talks dairying and drought on The CountryPeter Walsh, Emma Poole, Shane McManaway, Dr John Roche, and Chris Brandolino.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
PoliticsNational, Act condemn Labour’s ‘deck chair’ caucus reshuffleHipkins is calling for a more collaborative approach to governing.06 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandFlaxmere gym to close amid Hastings Council budget cuts A petition with 137 signatures urges the council to keep the gym open.06 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandTop axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural GamesJordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.06 Mar 10:24 PM
New Zealand15 boats damaged in marina fire, cause under investigationFour boats, including a yacht, were moved to the hard deck due to damage.06 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandVessels run aground in Coromandel after channel disappearsWaikato Regional Council said it knew of four vessels that grounded.06 Mar 10:03 PM
KahuWashington Post on NZ’s ‘divisive culture war’'Chihuahuas cannot be allowed to have an outsize impact on the Government'06 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising casesVets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.06 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandSH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near WhangamatāPolice said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.06 Mar 09:59 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply regrettable’: School lunch burns student, prompting safety probeDavid Seymour apologised to the principal for the lunch incident.06 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandSecond Waikato councillor resigns ahead of electionFirst-term councillor who secured 1795 votes at the 2022 election.06 Mar 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Not the time for pitching visionary projects': Councils suggest a strategic regional deal with GovtThe Cabinet plans to decide in May the first regions to progress.06 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandName suppression lifted for man accused of murdering Hastings fatherKeith Pati had arrived in New Zealand in 2024 to find a future for his family.06 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandStuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.06 Mar 09:03 PM
New ZealandLocal knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFar North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp06 Mar 08:57 PM
New ZealandRotorua personalities get their kicks from a good causeThe event raises money for food parcels and services for people in need.06 Mar 08:49 PM
KahuWhakaari-White Island memorial project requires further hapū engagement$90,000 was raised this year, with hopes for central government funding.06 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandPolice find large knife, $3200 cash and meth at Hamilton CBD arrestA man was reported for suspicious behaviour on Thursday afternoon.06 Mar 08:14 PM
New Zealand‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hubA Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says. 06 Mar 07:59 PM
Super Rugby‘How is this even happening?’: Probe into Fijian Drua rugby team’s hellish journeyStar player questioned if NZ or Australian team would ever have to ride in back of truck.06 Mar 06:58 PM
New ZealandEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosisCharlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandA Boy’s Own Adventure - Dick Frizzell on his new memoirFeaturing stories from Frizzell's childhood Hastings, the book is released March 13.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHinewai Ormsby: The case for a dam for Heretaunga and why HBRC can’t afford to do nothingWe need to think about the Hawke’s Bay our children and their children will inherit.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandShould the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?What the council wants public feedback on this year.06 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties growFisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief: New public transport fare systemRotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.06 Mar 03:50 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay Community Awards finalists announcedFind out who's in the running for an award.06 Mar 03:17 PM
CrimeScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Top bloke’: Family mourn 73yo grandfather after ‘unexplained’ deathTributes are being paid to the 'popular guy' who 'will be sorely missed'.06 Mar 06:58 AM
