New ZealandMore than 300 patients airlifted by Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter in 2024The helicopter crew averaged over one mission a day in 2024.29 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Inside Rotorua's controversial Kāinga Ora 'container' homesThe 'container' homes on Malfroy Rd in Rotorua are ready for new tenants.29 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandCharges laid over fatal hit-and-run in ŌkaihauA 19-year-old man died from his injuries late on Tuesday night. 29 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandHunter-turned-Army recruit recognised as top shotLuke Hartnell recently completed a New Zealand Army Reserve Force recruit course.29 Jan 09:11 PM
Olympics‘And we’re back': Carrington hints at bid for LA 2028Dame Lisa Carrington’s time in the Olympic arena could yet continue. 29 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandNew Rotorua Kāinga Ora one-bedroom apartments open to the publicLocals feared they looked like container homes when they first arrived, but today they had a chance to look through the finished product. Video / Kelly MakihaWatch29 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandFonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas use by 38%The conversions are at Edgecumbe and Fonterra’s Whareroa site in Taranaki.29 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandWhat's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekendWhat's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend: photography exhibition and Celtic music29 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandFarmer denies charges of failing to fix illegal earthworksColin Boyd argued that Taranaki Regional Council now agreed he had not altered a stream.29 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandJoy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviourThere were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.29 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand‘Safer and more resilient’ Route 52 upgrade completeHistoric Route 52 roading upgrade complete after four years.29 Jan 05:00 PM
EnergyWork to start on NZ's biggest solar farm in 2025It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive Central Hawke’s Bay midwives confused by report saying Central Hawke’s Bay has just one midwife leftThe group was surprised by a report showing only one midwife in the area.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Marae on air': Tributes flow for Papa Ruru, the unsung radio heroGeorge (Hori) Bennett, aka Papa Ruru, from Rotorua was described as an unsung radio hero.29 Jan 04:08 PM
New Zealand'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of TaurangaTauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.29 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Pretty cool': Couple vying for Northern Young Farmer titleKate Hawkings and Daniel Richards go head-to-head in first regional final of the season.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoads ’in disrepair’: Speed limits reversed on North highways despite safety concernsSpeed limits on sections of Northland highways will return to previous levels by July 1.29 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuRevealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreementWhanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi found dead in Northland DoC trapA woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer seed gathering sets up future generations of Northland dune plantsThousands of sand dune plant seedheads are gathered from Northland beaches in summer, and propagated so locals can return the plants to their coastline.Watch29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesWhere it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest exportKaingaroa lies at the heart of New Zealand's forestry sector.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Politics'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changesMinister says there was a miscommunication between officials.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEast Coast supporting Wairoa-based Pork Pie Charity teamVaughan and Erin McNabb are on track to smash their charity target in their red Mini.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsKiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedical imaging now more accessible in Bay of PlentyA new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.29 Jan 03:34 PM
New ZealandNo hanging around for Far North’s new national champ hang glider Tom KellnerFlying like a bird sees Far North man win national hang gliding title29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandName revealed of boy convicted of murder at age 14The killer is currently in prison for fatally stabbing the victim during a night out.29 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Easter trading may be at risk in 2025 for local retailersCouncil considers new policy allowing 2025 Easter trade.29 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandDumped car set alight in dunesFirefighters put out a burning dumped car along Centennial Marine Dr on Tuesday night.29 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandZespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipmentZespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.29 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandTogether at last: Family reunited with Canadian grandparents after Covid delayHow the pandemic kept this family apart and the heartwarming moment they reunited.29 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandTruck roll in Waikato dislodges powerline, SH30 in Benneydale blockedThe road is expected to be blocked for the next one to two hours.29 Jan 02:55 AM
New Zealand‘Stay within limits’: Lifeguards end weekday patrols on Gisborne beachesOnly one rescue occurred this season at Wainui, involving two children.29 Jan 02:53 AM
