New ZealandOsteopath and cancer survivor cycling to raise money for Far North HospiceHospice to benefit from Matiu Taingahue’s Inspiring Ride Across Aotearoa19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the regionLeisure marching making big comeback in Northland.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - Taipā beach work, murder charge and plane causes concernNews snippets from the Far North19 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA church with just four regular worshippers has held its last service - so now what?The church sits 'quite regally on top of the hill' but few venture inside it.19 Mar 05:00 PM
OlympicsWorld record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mileRising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.19 Mar 04:40 PM
New ZealandArt for good: Artist paints volunteers at City Mission WhanganuiEighteen portraits will be on display at Space Studio and Gallery from March 25.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Rover eyes American scholarship and becoming pro footballerHe joined the club at 6 and values it as his boyhood team.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving backA Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStand-up and silliness: Comedy gala returns to Opera HouseA lot of effort has gone into 'making sure there is something for everyone'.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeja vu for Whangārei man whose pedigree cat disappeared - againThe beloved feline went missing on Friday evening but he was home by Monday.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Property‘Everything is a bit nuts’ - Cheap homes scooped up within daysHomes in the sub-$800,000 price bracket are proving popular with first-time buyers. 19 Mar 07:20 AM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
TravelA weekend exploring Ruapehu’s Adventure HighwayThe Ruapehu district has a surprising number of attractions, apart from the mountains19 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Curly issues’: Judge’s Tarawera decision ‘as soon as possible’A decision on works would be made in weeks rather than months.19 Mar 05:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Warriors player turned TV celebrity faces drug charges as name suppression liftedA trial has been set down for 10 weeks beginning June 21, 2027.19 Mar 04:12 AM
New ZealandCommunity groups join forces to aid Gisborne’s rough sleepersGisborne leaders have created plan to support 40 rough sleepers in the region.19 Mar 03:42 AM
New Zealand‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in NorthlandBetween February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland. 19 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandThird Abbott St fire in three weeksA barking dog woke two men at an Abbott St house as a fire started. 19 Mar 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessContact’s rejected wind farm project will delay NZ energy transition, industry body warnsThe proposed wind farm was declined for being in an area of 'outstanding natural feature'.19 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandBoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rentIt's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.19 Mar 01:56 AM
New Zealand‘Something to keep an eye on’: Heavy rain watch for WairoaWairoa and northern Hawke's Bay are under a heavy rain watch from 8am Thursday.19 Mar 01:22 AM
KahuPrisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claimsA guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.19 Mar 01:13 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in Ruapehu crashSH1 remains open following the incident.19 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandMurder charge: Second man dies after Hamilton incidentPolice are considering further charges.19 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer confidence on The CountryBruce Weir, Mike McIntyre, Karen Williams, Andy Borland, and Hunter McGregor.19 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandRoad reopens after six people injured in four-vehicle SH2 crashThe highway was closed for about two hours.19 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandWhai basketballers pump up Rotorua for historic gameWhai players court fans in Rotorua ahead of historic game in city.18 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandGisborne’s DrainWise redirects downpipes to prevent sewage spillsThe council removed 25 downpipes from November 2024 to January 31.18 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hitsThe women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.18 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay bar owner calls council plans for earlier closing times ‘crazy’Chris Sullivan says it’s bar operators who have to change, not opening hours.18 Mar 10:44 PM
New Zealand‘Cowardice’: Mayor condemns shooting into packed local pub'Shooting at a tavern not knowing where that projectile will end up just beggars belief.'18 Mar 10:28 PM
New ZealandIwi-owned research centre marks milestoneThe centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.18 Mar 10:19 PM
New Zealand'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'18 Mar 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaking $2m of ratepayer money every year, should the National Aquarium in Napier be saved?Public feedback is being sought on a new $28m facility, but an ex-councillor has concerns.18 Mar 10:08 PM