New ZealandFrom quarry to sanctuary: Sculpture Park and arboretum turn over new leafDorothy and John Wakeling hand over the Waikato park after a 34-year transformation.13 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'13 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandManhunt under way: Police name prisoner who fled during hospital escortWanted man escaped from Mt Eden Corrections Facility custody just before 9am Friday.13 Nov 03:43 AM
New ZealandFive injured in crash on SH2 at PaengaroaBay of Plenty emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 2.40pm.13 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandRain, wind and thunder to close out week before sunshine returnsThunderstorms and possible hail could hit Auckland, Northland and Waikato.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand$600m Hawke’s Bay Expressway upgrade officially under wayNoise and disruption over the next four years are unavoidable, Chris Bishop says.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandBay events celebrating the best of the region's culture, food and historyHawke's Bay events celebrate Māori language, Cornwall Park, Waipukurau races and more. 13 Nov 02:19 AM
New ZealandThree people winched from Whiritoa Beach after blowhole visit goes wrongA photographer was swept into the surf while capturing the dramatic rescue.13 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandThe Country at the Canterbury ShowSir David Carter, Lawrence Meredith, Stu Loe, Nicola Grigg, G Menzies, T Dodson, R Hyland.13 Nov 12:57 AM
New ZealandHōkūleʻa returns to Waitangi, 40 years after voyage that revived Māori wayfindingStan Conrad, now a master navigator, first sailed on Hōkūleʻa at age 22.13 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police in Bay View after incident near busy petrol stationArmed police appear to be scouring the area, checking multiple properties off SH2.12 Nov 10:42 PM
AgribusinessComvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meetingProxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.12 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandCanterbury A&P show returns with royal statusShow was briefly put on ice last year after association said it wasn't financially viable.12 Nov 08:46 PM
New Zealand10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandWild night: Trees down, roofs lifted as winds batter Bay of PlentyMost emergencies between 6pm-8am involved trees brought down by strong winds.12 Nov 08:28 PM
New ZealandPassenger dies in late-night Mangapai crashEmergency services were called to the Waiotira Rd crash about 10.50pm.12 Nov 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGlittering promises: What New Zealand’s new planned gold mines will deliverGold prices have surged past $7000 an ounce, driving new mine projects.12 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandOwner closes historic tavern to ‘evil’ localsLocals learned of the closure through a note in their fish and chips.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Waikato, we need to talk’: Police plea after deadly month on roadsOctober saw 10 road deaths and at least 19 serious crashes recorded across Waikato.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWill supermarkets follow Kmart in charging a trolley bond?Stolen and abandoned trolleys have blighted Rotorua in recent years.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It just got bigger and bigger': You can now buy NZ’s only tea museumA change is brewing for the owner of one of Napier's quirkiest attractions.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke death: Third murder-accused named, two men face fresh chargesTwo people are now also charged with kidnapping and disfiguring another man.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord $55m Powerball draw set for Saturday after jackpot rolls overLotto NZ expects stores to be busy as this weekend will be a must be won draw.12 Nov 07:19 AM
New ZealandCouncillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layoutGisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.12 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandRising boxing star eyes New Zealand welterweight titleMorini enters the bout unbeaten in nine fights, with seven knockout wins.12 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay water restrictions begin, record-low aquifer levels recordedLevel 2 water restrictions now apply in Napier and Hastings.12 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandNgāi Te Rangi welcomes Waitangi Tribunal finding on Government's te reo policiesTauranga iwi Ngāi Te Rangi says the fight for te reo Māori is not over yet.12 Nov 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the seaPeople may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.12 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
SportOnce rivals, Beach Ferns set to stun the worldShaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald are the first Kiwi women at the worlds in 24 years.12 Nov 02:47 AM
New Zealand'She was painting my face': Teen boy denies sexually violating friend's young sisterAn accused teenager has given evidence in his judge-alone trial.12 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Definitely one of my superheroes': Tributes flow for Rotorua crash victimTwo people from the same car remain in a critical condition in hospital.12 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandFarm succession on The CountrySteve Wyn-Harris, Lawrence Field, Farmer Tom Martin and Chris Russell. 12 Nov 12:59 AM
