New ZealandTen Hawke's Bay locals named 2026 Tower Local HeroesThe medallists are now in the running for the Local Hero of the Year Award.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PropertyHere comes the boom: What will Kiwi farmers spend their $3.2 billion windfall on?Real estate agents report surge in inquiries as Fonterra payout nears.19 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandWarning to avoid lakes, streams after overflow at Rotorua wastewater treatment plantTreated wastewater overflowed after a pipe broke, the council says.19 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandHidden contaminant: Tolaga Bay recreation reserve built over old landfillThe reserve was a landfill until 1986 and used for recreation until 2018.19 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandNecks please: Welcoming zoo's new arrival a tall orderThe 2-year-old giraffe made the 520km trip from Christchurch to Hamilton.19 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessButter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying moreA 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.19 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandChristmas show canned after burst water main floods theatre It is estimated that a million litres surged into the building.19 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandMagic-sand closures: Council shuts Waipawa, Waipukurau librariesMagic sand used at CHB libraries in after-school activities and holiday programmes. 19 Nov 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Tone deaf': Labour hits back at Govt over Rotorua housing claimTama Potaka says the city’s turnaround shows 'deliberate, co-ordinated action'.19 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandTrio accused of murdering Tristan Oakes enter pleasOakes' whānau also attended the appearance in the High Court at Tauranga this morning.19 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandGridlock-causing roadworks pushed to 2026, MP says city was let downNZTA received criticism from multiple levels before making the decision to postpone works.19 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandMotorist spots blaze that damaged Whangārei warehouseFire investigator Greg Hartwell said no sprinklers or alarms were installed.19 Nov 12:52 AM
New ZealandNorthland holiday park ditches TVs to help guests switch off and spot kiwiGuests can hear kiwi calls and may spot the native bird after dark.18 Nov 10:00 PM
Sport‘It’s definitely a learning curve’: Wilde reflects on costly Dubai errorHayden Wilde was denied victory after riding an extra lap on the bike in Dubai.18 Nov 10:00 PM
BusinessNapier Port profit jumps 24% as container volumes surgeContainer volumes rose 9.1% to 250k TEU, driven by stronger export demand.18 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flight school expands to train more pilots amid global shortageAir Hawke's Bay will split its operations between Napier and Bridge Pā.18 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandSchool reopens after asbestos scare linked to magic sandSchool was closed for a day so inspections could be carried out. 18 Nov 09:48 PM
New ZealandPolice say Tom Phillips may have more campsites in Marokopa bush, locals offer up 'helpful' infoPhillips died in a September shootout that left a police officer critically hurt.18 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandNZ slips to 44th in global climate index after policy backslidesNew Zealand has dropped three spots to 44th in a global climate ranking.18 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ delays graduate nurse job offers until late NovemberOnly 45% of nursing graduates secured jobs in the mid-year intake.18 Nov 08:52 PM
New ZealandFamilies brace for bare Christmas as demand for help surgesAnau Fangupo says her children accept there may be no presents this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway floodedAuckland faces an early morning soaking as the downpour moves east.18 Nov 08:24 PM
New ZealandDouble-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabisThe double-fatal Kaimai crash was described as ‘avoidable’ by the coroner.18 Nov 06:54 PM
New ZealandGlobal warming and flood risk: Potential Waikato impact revealedMore than 63,000 residents are living in vulnerable areas, the modelling shows.18 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We changed that boy’s life': Hawke's Bay's neurodivergent classroom furniture goes global'We met with some schools and asked what their biggest challenges were.'18 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDenis O'Reilly: Time to fight the good fight after Wairoa boxing night cancelledOPINION: The police's apprehension is based on reality, and that reality needs to stop.18 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe rural idea keeping Hawke’s Bay’s rescue helicopter flying 'It’s a powerful reminder that the people we serve are standing right beside us.'18 Nov 05:00 PM
CricketTeam Cricket unveil Jesse Ryder for T20 Black Clash 2026One of the most talented players to ever wear the black cap has signed on for next year. 18 Nov 04:01 PM
New ZealandFrustration at stagnated progress on a new Rotorua courthouse prompts fresh calls for Budget funding A low Court User satisfaction ranking has come as no surprise to Rotorua courthouse users.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Serious youth crime is dropping nationwide, but is up 56% in one districtBurglary is falling in terms of the most common offences, with robbery and assault rising.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland schools impacted after asbestos found in play sandWhangārei Primary School closed on Tuesday to allow for testing of at least 10 classrooms.18 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuRangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action seriesEach episode follows young Māori creating local solutions to global warming.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmoke advisory lifted after major Port Whangārei warehouse fireBuilding is used for the storage and installation of solar panels and lithium batteries.18 Nov 07:42 AM
