New ZealandFootage shows car exhaust triggering massive blaze in hospital carparkNearly 30 vehicles were damaged in the blaze on October 21. 31 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Clown': Fleeing driver leaves vital clue after smashing through fenceA frustrated resident says he has had enough of boy racers.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding': School principal retires after 38-year career'As I step away, I know the school is in good hands.'31 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandNewly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fireFire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu OraWatch31 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandTwo eruptions observed at Whakaari/White IslandTwo distinct eruptions were observed on webcams yesterday, at 12.30pm and 6.40pm. 31 Oct 02:50 AM
New Zealand'You'll feel our pride rising': Young kapa haka stars ready for national stageSixty-two schools from 17 regions will perform over five days in Tauranga.31 Oct 02:03 AM
New Zealand‘Callous and brutal’: Man who abused five partners jailed for 19 yearsJustice Rebecca Edwards imposed 19 years’ jail with a 10-year minimum term.31 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closedNZ Transport Agency said SH3 was closed and detours were in place.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandNew highway, homeless shelter, shingle business: What new councillors want to doThe region’s 22 new councillors will take their oaths in meetings across Hawke’s Bay.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Always bigger and better': Fireworks display expected to attract large crowdMeeanee Speedway expects up to 5000 people at Saturday’s fireworks.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Peters v Fonterra with Barry SoperChris Brandolino, Mark de Lautour, Tim Dangen, Rachel Shearer, Hamish McKay, Barry Soper.31 Oct 01:16 AM
LifestyleMeasles outbreak: How to know if you are protectedHealth NZ says 13 measles cases have now been confirmed nationwide.31 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fireFire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.31 Oct 12:50 AM
PoliticsLuxon thinks minister deserved sacking – revisit the 'farcical' interview when he couldn't sayAndrew Bayly claims he was misled about allegations made against him.31 Oct 12:44 AM
Kahu'Shook the world': NZ's youngest MP collects Time magazine award in New YorkTime magazine considers our youngest MP one of the world's most influential rising stars31 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandPolice say no foul play suspected in teacher's mysterious disappearanceBut Jayleb-Che Dean's family still believes people know more than they're telling.31 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandMcDonald makes history as first Māori woman to lead Toi Moana councilMatemoana McDonald made history as the first woman to chair Toi Moana.31 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandIconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgradeThe redevelopment includes new covered bays, café and 'Ball Blaster'.31 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandNelson airline brings back Napier connection, for one weekend onlyHawke's Bay Airport hopes it'll be the first of many charter flights based around events.31 Oct 12:04 AM
New Zealand'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
TalanoaCulture takes centre stage at Rotorua's day of song, kai and togethernessVisitors can enjoy food, artisan stalls and the Ola Fou wellbeing hub.30 Oct 11:11 PM
New ZealandMayor welcomes historic Whanganui council at Pūtiki MaraeAndrew Tripe says the new council is a 'reflection of our community'.30 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandNZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.30 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandNgātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights IslandsNgātiwai members sailed 22km offshore to land illegally on the protected islands.30 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandAdopt a metre of the athletics track in HastingsThe athletics track was first used in 2008. Replacement is as much as eight years overdue.30 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandMeasles warning ahead of national kapa haka competitionThe Tauranga kapa haka event is set to run for a week from Sunday.30 Oct 07:51 PM
New ZealandFamily speaks out after fatal factory failureBallance Agri-Nutrients had twice been warned to fix safety guards before his death.30 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandEnvironment Court ruling clears way for $9.8m Greytown solar farmIt’s the first solar farm in New Zealand granted consent by the Environment Court.30 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandMahurangi oyster farmers despair at Watercare's biggest sewage spill yetAbout 1200cu m of wastewater spilled into the Mahurangi River.30 Oct 07:14 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash in MatamataEmergency services were called to the crash just before 4.40pm on Thursday.30 Oct 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Little gooseybumpy moments': What it's like to work in a theatre deemed 'haunted'Built in 1915, the Hawke's Bay Opera House continues to be a site of odd happenings.30 Oct 05:17 PM
New ZealandThe jawdropping revival of a creative village at WaiohikiAlmost a thousand days after the flood, Waiohiki is coming alive again.30 Oct 05:00 PM
