New Zealand‘Absolutely absurd’: Gisborne residents react to beach snubGisborne beaches received zero nominations in all categories this year.23 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandWhy Tairāwhiti marks Auckland Anniversary Day with a holidayThe Enterprise Motor Group Bay Bonanza fishing contest is a highlight.23 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandVietnamese plan big party for their new yearTauranga's Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year for the first time together.23 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandPolice seize $57k cash, meth, stolen items in major Hawke’s Bay drug bustArmed police were part of the operation that targeted Flaxmere, Camberley, and Pandora.23 Jan 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Police appeal for witnesses after serious Waikato crashPolice said support services will be available for those first on the scene.23 Jan 08:34 PM
New Zealand'Thrilled': Iwi renews council role after 'significant absence'The new committee can make recommendations, but not decisions.23 Jan 07:58 PM
Markets with MadisonBest of Markets with Madison: CEO interviewsAir NZ, Briscoes, Fonterra, Mainfreight & more. 23 Jan 07:53 PM
PoliticsGovt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next weekChristopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.23 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandCrash involving truck at National ParkThe crash is at the intersection of State Highway 47/SH4.23 Jan 07:09 PM
New Zealand'Unprovoked assault': Man found critically injured on SH2A person was found on the road in a critical condition.23 Jan 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClubs Hastings committee resigns amid property sale furoreThe president and committee of clubs Hastings, formed in a merger in 2016, have resigned.23 Jan 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Aim high': Teen scores $135,000 scholarship to Australian university, sheds Olympic dreamHastings Christian School's Lucy Smith chose academics over an Olympic dream.23 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fly fishing royalty': 'Legendary’ Tauranga angler farewelledRichard George Marquand, better known as Dick, died from a heart attack on January 2.23 Jan 04:02 PM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 hidden gem beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe hidden gem shortlist has been chosen and now you can vote for your favourite.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dreadfully Divine': Canadian brings mobile dreadlock service to NZDreadlocks? Redheads get it the worst.23 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeCouple assaulted while getting petrol by Head Hunter miffed at friendly nodThe man was king hit and then repeatedly punched and kicked as he lay on the ground.23 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand13 cases of whooping cough hit Tairāwhiti, baby hospitalisedNationwide, 1232 cases were notified from October 19 to January 10.23 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary WeekendWarm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quitHe says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deathsThe inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured in SH30 crashA rescue helicopter was sent to the scene.23 Jan 04:30 AM
New Zealand‘Same work, same pay’: Lab workers strike for wage parityLab workers earn 28% to 32% less than their Te Whatu Ora counterparts.23 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandSeymour defies his hapū‘s advice not to attend Waitangi 2025Ngāti Rēhia advised Seymour not to attend this year's commemorations at Waitangi.23 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandClosed waters as powerboats surge into the BayA fleet of at least 11 boats is expected, mainly from Auckland.23 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandOverseas surfer selling former police station hidden in the middle of the bushCop shop was turned into a three-bedroom home after being shifted from Kaitaia to Houhora.23 Jan 03:22 AM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandWarm and wet as weekend weather approachesWeekend weather is expected to be warm, but the wet still lingers.23 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandHave you seen missing man Travis?The 24-year-old has been missing since January 17.23 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandGizzy surf athletes set to fire at the MountMidway, Waikanae and Wainui will have athletes ready to fire at the Mount.23 Jan 02:01 AM
LifestyleFull-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?From boosting mood to protecting bones, how does milk stack up against the alternatives?23 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandRoaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacksA total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.23 Jan 01:52 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost miningThe Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.23 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandMarine rescue: One person dies after being taken off boat due to medical eventCoastguard, rescue helicopter, and ambulance all called to alert near Cape Kidnappers.23 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandHokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."23 Jan 12:36 AM