New ZealandGisborne considers extending alcohol banA local business owner describes street drunkenness as 'horrendous'.11 Feb 04:41 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigationTVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.11 Feb 04:19 PM
New ZealandCall for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua councilThe ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.11 Feb 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Bad for our kids’: Principal backs alcohol ban near schoolPolice handled 755 alcohol-related incidents in Kaitī from 2019 to 2024.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana templeThe aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heartbreaking’: Winemaker’s 25th harvest cancelled after accidentThe couple is selling their organic grapes to other producers.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrust Tairāwhiti to host public presentation on city centre revitalisationThe City Centre Catalyst Initiatives Project aims to identify how to revitalise Gisborne.11 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Special place in my heart': Labour MP moves to GisborneShe plans to engage with locals, including meeting the Gisborne mayor.11 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Sport in a Changing Climate’: Gisborne symposium will feature national researchProfessor Holly Thorpe and her team looked at how recent flooding events impacted youth.11 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandFour men arrested after serious assault on council workerThe victim was seriously injured in the Taradale assault.11 Feb 03:37 AM
New ZealandRemarkable catch wins $20,000 prize – but the fish itself could be worth many thousands moreNorthern bluefin tuna are a delicacy in Japan, where they sell for over $5000 a kg.11 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe robots that could replace fungicidesUV-C light targets mildew at night, preventing pathogen regeneration.11 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: National Lamb Day at ParliamentN Guy, A Thomson, C Luxon, T McClay, J Pemberton, T Charteris, E Crutchley, J Luxton.11 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandThe marlin are out there: $60,000 prize pool for fishing eventA marlin was landed in the waters off Gisborne last week.11 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandTough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom SeriesMount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.11 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandChildren reportedly left distraught by public sex at cult Kiwi festivalThe festival, held in Hunterville, had about 2400 participants this year.11 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandYaba Daba Do – Red Stag Timber want two from twoThe Red Stag team is determined to give winning the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix a good go.11 Feb 12:14 AM
New Zealand16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodwayCrown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.11 Feb 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesWestpac picks record $10.30/kg milk price for 2024/25Westpac said global dairy prices have generally held their ground.10 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandSection of Hewletts Rd to close for 24 hoursA section of SH2 in Mount Maunganui will be closed this weekend for repairs.10 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Flat tack’: Flower vendors gear up for Valentine’s rushHawke's Bay Floral Collective expects to double sales as Valentine's Day nears.10 Feb 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Difficult conclusion': Irish pub announces voluntary liquidation five weeks before St Patrick’s DayOwners say bar is a victim of Covid, the cyclone, and the other business pressures.10 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Right behind me' – Large great white shark chases solo kayak fisherMatt Wells, 19, recorded a video of his encounter. Wells is helpless as he paddles away. 10 Feb 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Like living in a cemetery': Subdivision bid on sacred land heads to court againA 93-home subdivision on culturally sacred land is heading to the High Court.10 Feb 11:05 PM
New Zealand‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightingsThe DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago farmer Emma Crutchley on National Lamb DayManiototo sheep and beef farmer keen on others to have a "celebratory chop" on Saturday.10 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandMurder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raidA 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.10 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandLifeguards rescue swimmers caught in rips outside flagged areasA man and a woman were rescued from rips at Midway on Sunday in two separate incidents.10 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandHow Aquabots are leading charge for diversity in techYoung female engineers from Rotorua will compete at the Aquabots finals in June.10 Feb 10:18 PM
New ZealandTauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning electionMayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.10 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelKFC to launch its own airline: Zing AirKFC jet to transport fans to Super Rugby games.10 Feb 09:33 PM