New Zealand'Vital': Māori ward candidate pushes for East Coast voice in councilMateawa Keelan is one of 11 candidates for five Māori ward seats.30 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightFrom Formica to focaccia: The evolution of the Kiwi cafeOPINION: Old cafes were eerily similar, like they’d been franchised by an aunt from 1974. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree hurt, one in critical condition, after Waikato crashThe crash occurred around 7.30pm, involving a single vehicle.30 Aug 08:47 AM
Crime'It’s not their fault:' Children of man mauled to death say he wouldn't blame the dogs'If they were brought up with good people, they probably would have been good dogs.'30 Aug 08:46 AM
New ZealandThis media power couple quit Auckland and bought a small village's only shop: 'It's paradise'Dallas and Donna Gurney are now launching a small community radio station in Whananaki.30 Aug 07:18 AM
New ZealandMeet the artisan crafting unique harakeke paper in MartonThe process involves harvesting, cutting, processing, and drying harakeke fibres.30 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandIs lamb making a comeback? Market turns as prices reach $300 a head at saleLivestock manager says higher prices for lambs are starting to be seen around the country.30 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful reunion as NZ man and birth mum meet after 50 years apartMan was among thousands of indigenous kids taken from their birth families in Canada. 30 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFull noise ahead: 7-year-old twins thrive with cochlear implantsThe twins progressed closer to profound deafness before back-to-back surgeries.30 Aug 02:47 AM
BusinessEx-Kitchen Things employee on turning up to work to find they no longer had a job'It has put quite a strain on my partner and I financially,' the staffer said.30 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato tourism sector gets accommodation boostOne hotel just opened, two further developments make progress.30 Aug 01:33 AM
New ZealandHumpback whale encounter in NorthlandSome Northland mates are in awe of a curious humpback whale who hung out with them during a diving trip. Video / Matt Alpin, Ocean Hunter WhangāreiWatch30 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Remote wilderness': Global spotlight on fugitive Kiwi dad after latest sightingCNN calls Phillips a 'fugitive father' on the run with his kids in 'remote wilderness'.29 Aug 11:26 PM
Lifestyle'Got everything that I treasure': Couple’s floating house turns headsTheir unique home, dubbed 'The Barge', has 215sq m of floor space over two storeys.29 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTo catch a thief: How cop tracked down repeat shoplifter with just one clueConstable Zac McKay is part of a retail crime unit that's making a real difference.29 Aug 09:37 PM
New Zealand‘As long as it takes’: Cops defend strategy to find Tom Phillips and missing kidsTom Phillips faces charges including aggravated robbery and wounding.29 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandA proposal for Taylor Swift: How about a wedding in Hastings?It's the land of flowing wine, shining sun and a mayor who dances to Shake It Off.29 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousing strategy for Napier and Hastings finalised after more than two yearsA future housing plan has been adopted after years of work, but not everyone is happy.29 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'At my wits' end': The despair of living next door to Napier's pigeon houseCouncil says it can’t take any action as the birds are 'nesting of their own volition'.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom EIT to ‘I do’: Chinese couple's journey back to Hawke’s BayHans and Yee met at EIT in 2019, leading to their eventual wedding in China in 2024.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'What 100% New Zealand looks like': Maungatautari comes full circleOnce eroded for pastoral land, the area is now home to 700 species - thanks to volunteers.29 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Gisborne music festival ending due to economic strainRising costs have made the festival economically unviable.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe saucy secret of one Waikato house reno Deanna Hinde never imagined one of her most-used tools would come from the pantry. 29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big deal for a little place': Whanganui trio to compete in AustraliaBathurst 1000 in New South Wales is known as the Southern Hemisphere's top track.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan missing from Thames hasn't been seen for five days, police issue alertJared, 35, was last seen on August 24 leaving his Waiomu Valley Rd home.29 Aug 09:25 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with murder of Rotorua kapa haka performerThe incident occurred at a Trigg Ave house in Rotorua on August 20.29 Aug 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby Top Four finalists decidedFeilding and Rotorua will meet in Sunday's final29 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidates go head-to-head: How the audience ranked themThe three candidates who took part in the forum are all on the current council.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandSH35 Mangahauini Gorge recovery programmeA $50 million work programme on a section of SH35 badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle started this month. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiWatch29 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Their instincts were correct': Young female staff targeted by 'touchy-feely' cafe bossJudge: 'It was too frequent, it was unnecessary ... their discomfort was justified.' 29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe country's most hit overbridgeKiwiRail confirmed it's the most struck bridge in NZ, with 13 known strikes a year.29 Aug 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Truly shocked': Mayor criticises Hobson's Pledge for using her imageTania Tapsell says the group used her image and quotes without permission.29 Aug 04:17 AM
Agribusiness'Insatiable' appetite: Lactalis surges ahead with major acquisitionsFonterra's global ranking has slipped and could fall further after the Mainland sale. 29 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandUnexpected bill: Hastings teacher's bumper duck surpriseThere are duck tales and then there’s this.29 Aug 04:04 AM
