New ZealandHawke’s Bay prison report finds issues with bullying and contrabandThe prison has one of the highest gang-affiliated populations nationally.04 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandNominations open for 2026 Dairy Woman of the YearPast recipients say the honour opened doors to new leadership and connections. 04 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandGolf course burn-off sparks complaints, rules reminderThe planned Rotorua fire prompted complaints of bad smells and irritated eyes.04 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Why is the Finance Minister in a cow paddock?Nicola Willis, Kate Acland, Tom Young, Thomas Macdonald and Julian Raine. 04 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandBurnoff spreads as restricted fire season begins for Hawke’s BayFire restrictions apply from midday Tuesday across much of Hawke’s Bay.04 Nov 12:24 AM
SportTop prospect signs with Crusaders through 2028 as rising 'hybrid' talentCoach Rob Penney says the goal is to turn Oli Mathis into a future All Black.04 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandIdeas for the Hastings showgrounds are being sought – and Pandaland will be one submission'We're asking our community to shape the future, but there are some clear boundaries.'03 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandGroundbreaking New Zealand law wins global awardTe Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act is held up as a model for the future.03 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandLast big cats to be euthanised at Whangārei's lion park as 'no real options left'Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary confirmed the final seven elderly lions are to be put down. 03 Nov 10:26 PM
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New Zealand'Tragic incident': Death at Hastings juice factory under investigationIt is also the second death at the Mahora facility in the past 10 years.03 Nov 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Like being flash fried': Kiwi mum caught in crossfire of firebomb attackThe attack in Australia left Penny Travers with burns to 25% of her body.03 Nov 09:51 PM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi blames ‘two rogue MPs’ for Te Pāti Māori rifts, confirms expulsion being considered One of the MPs has responded with a brief but blunt statement. 03 Nov 09:46 PM
EntertainmentThis Kiwi was kidnapped in Tanzania. Now he’s ‘imprisoned’ on Netflix for a chance to win millionsSleep deprivation and a lack of food wasn't going to stop Chris Williams. 03 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare': Farmers asked to keep an eye out for kakīThe kakī/black stilt is one of the world’s most endangered wetland birds.03 Nov 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleShe was offered an NZ book deal. Then they asked her for $23kHachette issues an alert after a US author's publishing offer is exposed as a scam.03 Nov 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBhav Dhillon: Indian Trade Minister’s visit signals momentum towards Free Trade AgreementOPINION: The deal could double New Zealand’s export growth with India.03 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Long overdue': 2100 Hawke's Bay health workers get long-awaited $10m in back payIt works out to be an average of more than $4000 each.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil weighs tougher dog rules to protect wildlifeExperts urge a year-round ban on dogs in coastal dunes and Mount's Shark Alley.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandYouth charged with Rotorua murder loses name suppressionTwo others charged after the death at a Trigg Ave house have also been named.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A lesson to us all': Teen's tragic death followed online grooming and exposure to pornThe coroner warned NZ’s youth mental health system lacks acute capacity.03 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessSyos Aerospace expands to Australia with defence drone production plan, partners with Starboard; ParkHelp buys Cleverciti - Tech InsiderPLUS: Palmerson North's Frogparking sold to US firm.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOyster farmers to be compensated for wastewater overflowThe fault saw 1200 cubic metres of wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River.03 Nov 07:01 AM
PropertyBurt Reynolds wouldn’t leave: Famous Lake Taupō Lodge for saleOwners selling up after 40 years.03 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandTruck rolls south of Rotorua, SH5 reopensDiversions were in place as a result of the crash south of Rotorua.03 Nov 06:32 AM
New ZealandFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
Kahu'Just insane': Roof of East Coast artist Bub Dewes’ striking home torn off in windThe roof of artist Bub Dewes' unique home was destroyed last week.03 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSouthland farmers rally after severe winds leave lasting damageOne dairy family lost two cow sheds and staff houses in the fierce winds.03 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandHalloween night at Splash Planet shows Hastings attraction can be used outside of summer - managerAll 2000 Spooky Planet tickets sold out 10 days before gates opened.03 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandWatch: Family terrified as youths from 'out-of-control' house party brawl in street'That big fight was when we went from ‘this is dramatic’ to ‘this is really scary'.'03 Nov 02:42 AM
New ZealandOmahu win third rugby league title in a row as 2000 fans flock to historic Clive groundFarndon Park was first used for rugby league about 115 years ago.03 Nov 02:15 AM
AgribusinessFonterra phases out A2 milk range The co-op said it was seeking to sharpen its focus on lactose-free dairy. 03 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandA horse and a jockey: Hawke’s Bay and Dannevirke's connections in the Melbourne CupThere are two Hawke's Bay connections out to win the $10 million, 3200m, 24-horse race.03 Nov 01:41 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What does David Seymour think of Labour’s capital gains tax?Phil Duncan, Emlyn Francis, David Seymour, Todd Clark, and John McOviney. 03 Nov 01:15 AM
