Crime‘You’re over, kiddy killer’: Emotions erupt as mother faces man who caused 3yo's deathReign Puriri died after falling from the window of a vehicle being driven by his uncle.16 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet' election result sees new Waipā mayor leave principal roleMike Pettit secured 7044 votes, ahead of Susan O’Regan’s 5822 in the mayoral race.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStarlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidationElon Musk looms over rural New Zealand.16 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandIrish company raises Alliance bid ahead of shareholder voteAlliance chairman Mark Wynne says vote is a once-in-a-generation choice for farmers.16 Oct 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Could have been a fatal': Police seek footage after Paeroa hit-and-runThe incident happened on State Highway 2, Paeroa, about 2pm on October 11. 16 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandPolice probe Northland assault that left one critically hurtThe injured person was airlifted to Northland Base Hospital in critical condition.16 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters remembers Jim BolgerWinston Peters, Mark Wynne, Mark Gunton, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Oct 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailFunding shortfall: Venison pet food brands collapse owing $1mThe pet-food company largely sold its venison products into the United States.16 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strikeFire and Emergency warns some 111 responses could be delayed during the strike.15 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police respond to 'unpredictable and dangerous' incident in Tauranga CBDPolice arrested a man they say was armed after pursuing him around central Tauranga.15 Oct 11:51 PM
New Zealand‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election moveElectoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.15 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandTwo injured, one critical after car hits tree south of RotoruaThe crash happened on Bryce Rd, closed for a Targa Rally stage.15 Oct 11:24 PM
New ZealandPower consumers must register to get $270 payment in Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay power consumers' annual payment dates to the 1990s - this year it's a big one.15 Oct 11:23 PM
InflationThe stats that suggest food inflation may have peakedPrices up 4.1% for the year to September, but first monthly drop since February.15 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandReturning ECan councillor dismisses nitrate emergencyIan Mackenzie says the declaration is 'great politics but a lot of noise and no action'.15 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandTaxi driver forced to hand over cash at gunpointThe driver was made to stop at an ATM and hand over his own money.15 Oct 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019Airline leader says comparisons with other countries are dubious.15 Oct 09:54 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahiatua homicide found 350km away in RotoruaPolice are also appealing for sightings of the victim's missing car.15 Oct 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Back yourself': How a former Rotorua Young Achiever's dream came trueThe Rotorua Young Achievers has been recognising talented students for 35 years.15 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandHeavy police presence in central Tauranga Roads around the station were closed, with motorists turned away during rush hour.15 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandDrunken brawls and panic buttons: Backlash halts 'boutique' liquor store planApplication for ninth Rotorua CBD liquor off-license rejected after 700 objections.15 Oct 08:29 PM
New ZealandPāpā-mooola: Lotto player scores $200k paydayThe $20 million Powerball jackpot prize was not struck.15 Oct 08:22 PM
New ZealandA sad day for New Zealand: Flags at half-mast, nation mourns death of Jim BolgerPM Chris Luxon said Bolger left behind a legacy that will be respected for generations.15 Oct 07:32 PM
New Zealand‘Could help have come sooner?’: Whakaari inquest questions rescue delayAnna Adams said no official rescue reached survivors within two crucial hours.15 Oct 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
EntertainmentMusic legend swaps rock n roll lifestyle for school runs and symphonyJon Toogood speaks to Mike Thorpe on life beyond Shihad.15 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:59 PM
EntertainmentRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
New ZealandShear Kiwi grit and ingenuity locks in new shearing stand for Hawke’s Bay ShowThe show must go on - despite just eight weeks to build the Great Raihania Shears stand.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaimārama Beach: New gate to be installed as vehicle ban saga drags onThe gate won't be locked or enforced, but is aimed at discouraging vehicles on the beach.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo friends separated by less than 30 votes, as four Bay council seats go to the wireWith just special votes to be added, four council seats in Hawke's Bay are cliffhangers.15 Oct 05:00 PM
