New Zealand'Feels like I'm coming home': Silver Fern on returning to Napier for South Africa testSilver Fern Kimiora Poi says returning to Napier to face the Proteas is 'pretty special'.23 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandSuspected bird poisoning at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional ParkA video taken by Pāpāmoa resident Jill McFarlane of a sparrow that she suspects was poisoned, along with dozens of others she found on Thursday and Friday.Watch23 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandBig plans, long wait: McLean Park upgrades years away despite safety rulesNapier City Council has set aside $1m for upgrades but no start date is set.23 Sep 12:25 AM
New ZealandSpring equinox brings warm but changeable week for Hawke’s BayThe spring equinox took place today, bringing longer daylight hours.23 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for Bay of PlentyTwo separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.22 Sep 11:23 PM
KahuSir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for decades of iwi leadershipThe influential iwi leader is remembered for his calm authority and kaitiakitanga.22 Sep 09:38 PM
KahuTurnout lagging in Whanganui's general ward and district’s new Māori wardWhanganui District Council candidates are concerned about low voting paper returns.22 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Council axing 19 jobs, closing nursery to publicRotorua Lakes Council says six affected roles were vacant and 15 new jobs will be created.22 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandHow the 1995 Ruapehu eruptions reshaped NZ's disaster responseThe eruption sent a huge ash plume 12km into the sky above Ruapehu.22 Sep 07:40 PM
New ZealandHow the Lakeland Queen inspired Robert Lee to run for Rotorua mayorRobert Lee runs for Rotorua mayor, citing transparency, rates caps, and oversight.22 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInvasive wasps attacking a live weta in NorthlandA live weta in Northland being devoured by invasive wasps. Video / Brad WindustWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Ōpononi Area School building opensŌpononi Area School's new primary school building was welcomed with joy by staff, students, whānau and the wider community. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on hospital staff jump 30% in two yearsMore than 7700 assaults on hospital staff were reported in the past year.22 Sep 06:57 AM
New ZealandMan avoids heftier sentence as Crown can't prove his age at time of sexual offendingAshley Owen is now aged 22, but was either 17 or 18 when he met an underage girl.22 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandTauranga landmarks to light up blue for International Day of Sign LanguagesOn Tuesday, September 23, from Wharf Street to Masonic Park, to Tunks Reserve, and the Waterfront Playground and surrounds, blue lights will illuminate the way.Watch22 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandTeen whose act of kindness went viral gets job offer, gifts, donations'What goes around comes around,' said one donor.22 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSilver Ferns arrive in Napier ahead of sold-out match against ProteasIt is the Silver Ferns' first international match in Hawke’s Bay since 2017.22 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandCyclone-hit culvert rebuilt with fish ladder and repurposed materialCyclone Gabrielle destroyed the culvert that was rebuilt using fish ladder innovation. 22 Sep 03:55 AM
New ZealandCharity begins at home as Magpies launch bid for home quarter-finalThe Magpies play Auckland at McLean Park on Thursday night.22 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandAI-powered supercomputer delivers faster, more precise weather forecastsThe Cascade supercomputer makes five-day forecasts as reliable as two-day ones.22 Sep 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Helping put food on plates': Art fundraiser returns in NapierLast year’s event raised $6000, funding a refrigerated container for food.22 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandHayley Gourley talks OCR on The CountryHayley Gourley, Todd Clark, Pita Alexander, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan.22 Sep 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTalley’s defamation trial hears about ‘extremely lucky’ forklift accident escapeForfklift driver at least partly to blame for one Talley’s near-catastrophe, court told.22 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandWaikato and Waipā mayoral candidates share their views on key issuesThe local election is approaching fast - voting is open until October 11.22 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandWoman's epidural came out during 'distressing' birth, needed blood transfusions and surgeryThe woman suffered a postpartum haemorrhage caused by retained placental tissue.22 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The biggest street party': Nuit Blanche returns to Napier in OctoberLast year’s festival drew 15,000 people into Napier’s city centre.22 Sep 01:46 AM
New Zealand‘I’m very fearful’: Surge in demand for free health clinicPregnant mother Macy Te Whaiti calls the free service a 'lifesaver'.22 Sep 01:20 AM
New ZealandFarmer turns strong wool into innovative skincare range'We're doing some really cool things with keratin extracted from New Zealand wool.'21 Sep 11:43 PM
New ZealandRotorua rider claims podium in elite World Series downhill finalThe 21-year-old rider moved into the top-10 in the elite men’s standings.21 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandBlossom Festival draws 22,000 for Hastings paradeAbout 22,000 people filled Hastings’ streets for the 2025 Blossom Parade.21 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gale warnings hit central NZ regionsWinds hit 133km/h at Wellington's Mt Kaukau during overnight gales.21 Sep 10:16 PM
