New ZealandExperts warn of rising family harm during holiday season'Family harm is a crime. We encourage those affected to reach out for help.'16 Dec 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNational, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing projectThe financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.16 Dec 06:33 PM
AnalysisCameron McMillanA closer look: How many tons can Kane reach?Just how many test centuries could Kane Williamson finish on?16 Dec 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Really hard-to-kill cancer': Much-loved culinary teacher in a fight for his lifeThis Hawke's Bay teacher touched the lives of many, now they're rallying to save his.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandIntimidation, assaults, litter, drugs: Council closes freedom camping siteIt is unclear where homeless occupants will go.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesA High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together 'I feel humbled and proud to have that moment.'16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure planGisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'Milestone': Iwi celebrate ownership deal for Kaitāia AirportKaitāia Airport deal finalised; Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu take ownership.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Olympics'I'll be back': Wilde to take step back from triathlon, sets sights on LA 2028The Paris silver medallist will limit his involvement over the coming years.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
New Zealand'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robberThe 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.16 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe chase is over – rain ends Napier hopes of schools cricket titleNapier went into the last match unbeaten in five consecutive run chases.16 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.16 Dec 06:06 AM
Freight and logisticsPort of Tauranga’s container operations expansion clears another hurdleLong-awaited resource consent for the project is also on the fast track legislation list. 16 Dec 04:19 AM
New ZealandMauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamuTauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.16 Dec 04:02 AM
Crime'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trialThe then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFood or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to makeThe Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.16 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFamily of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys homeThe family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.16 Dec 03:49 AM
Olympics'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.16 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandTimber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZSH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.16 Dec 03:19 AM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'16 Dec 03:01 AM
New ZealandRees lightning: Ethan leads family charge at Gisborne Speedway superstocks doubleheader'It’s good old-fashioned speedway'.16 Dec 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Do the mahi': NZ Army sapper's journey from EIT to plumbing dreamsBrooking Poi, 19, trains in plumbing at Linton Army Base, plans to return to Tairāwhiti.16 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandOpinion: A year of change and challenges for our communityGovt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews16 Dec 02:11 AM
OpinionCarl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year onMP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.16 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'16 Dec 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increasesThe Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.16 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ wine volume slump adds to new Southern Hemisphere production lowGlobal wine production down, Italy regains No 1 spot.16 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandComfortable three-wicket win for Hawke's BayThe bowling effort in the Furlong Cup match was spearheaded by Toby Findlay.16 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandPolice National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing manThe man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.16 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour’s politician of the year on The CountryMarc Gascoigne, David Seymour, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Phil Duncan.16 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandDefending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster eventMore than 300 competitors took part in the Mount Monster on Saturday.16 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather: Here’s what forecasters can tell us so farLong-range forecasts suggest murky weather for Xmas: but don't cancel BBQ plans just yet.15 Dec 11:53 PM