New Zealand$19b boost: Agri sector set to carry NZ economy this yearInfometrics’ latest look at regional economies shows signs of recovery in rural areas.27 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandShould new booze shops be allowed in Rotorua?The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.27 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan completes Waikato River challenge fueled by kumara - survives getting lost'I don’t know how you get lost on a one-way river.'27 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandOwners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashedThe volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.27 Feb 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'27 Feb 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Pathetic' vandals tear up cricket turfThe Katikati Cricket Club has been left disheartened after some weekend vandalism.27 Feb 09:01 PM
New Zealand‘High operating costs’: Toi Ohomai to close campus, move coursesAffected courses include wood manufacturing, saw doctoring, and forest management.27 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirtFamily say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.27 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandBig local win in Golden Shears speed shearThe first night of the 2025 Golden Shears closed with a local speed shear success.27 Feb 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Creating capacity’: New private surgical facility anchors $80m developmentPioneering surgeon-led facility will create 100 jobs and is part of a $80m development.27 Feb 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Anything that can go wrong will': Two Irish pubs in liquidation owe more than $500k each'We had delays, licencing issues, staffing issues, a cyclone, we had every type of thing.'27 Feb 07:48 PM
New ZealandThree-car crash on SH29, several injuredA crash is reportedly blocking traffic on SH29, near Tauriko.27 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandHauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed todayThe first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.27 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandHonouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'27 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthdayHelen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle CrawfordWatch27 Feb 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal': Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthdayFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark says her dad has a 'great determination to live'.27 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandEmpowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global listNever having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAward boosts cycling-mad city’s major event prowessBMX Rotorua has put the city on the BMX world map.27 Feb 04:30 PM
Kahu‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori BattalionTe Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.27 Feb 04:22 PM
New ZealandFrom one council role to another: ‘Now I get to do the action stuff’Tony Robinson resigns, no byelection as less than a year left in the term.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreeding the 'Wagyu of the lamb world'In 2016, the Reeves started breeding their own sheep, called Waimai CharaBlack.27 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuFrom protest to partnership: Pākaitore legacy 30 years onFriday, February 28, marks the 30th anniversary since Whanganui Māori made their stand.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m awayA man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMurdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continuesSam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.27 Feb 06:47 AM
Racing‘A champion bloke’: Melbourne Cup-winning Kiwi trainer diesThe racing world has been stunned by the sudden death of champion trainer Mike Moroney.27 Feb 06:05 AM
New Zealand‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protestersThe protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.27 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandGisborne market leads with 32% cheaper produce than supermarketsGisborne's Farmers' Market celebrated its 19th birthday last weekend.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for whale freed from Far North oyster linesA whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandDepartment of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglementA Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of ConservationWatch27 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.27 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandThreat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.27 Feb 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingGovernment-backed export initiative signed to grow Kiwi food exportsAgriculture is NZ’s largest export industry, accounting for almost half of all goods.27 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandPilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coastThe pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.27 Feb 01:48 AM
