New ZealandGreen kiwifruit's bowel-moving powers recognised in EuropeFirst-ever fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the European Commission.21 Aug 09:41 PM
New ZealandWork stops as human remains found in WhakatāneBones found on Waiewe St site are confirmed as human remains.21 Aug 09:09 PM
All BlacksDebutant named in lone change to All Blacks starting XVSimon Parker makes his test debut while several All Blacks make returns from the bench.21 Aug 07:36 PM
New ZealandBagpipes and bandages: Te Aroha GP honoured for service to communityHe received the service medal from the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners.21 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
ParalympicsOn the Up: Alexander eyes Paralympics after making Wheel Blacks debut Nine years have passed since Keenan Alexander suffered a spinal injury playing rugby.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe South Island ‘pie belt’: Ex-tradies put smoko break experience into high-quality piesSanga's was opened in Cromwell's industrial zone by two tradies and a mate.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhangārei’s newest subdivision hits milestone with launch of first house sitesThe first house sites at Port Nikau are being marketed for under $400,000.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen exchange student indecently assaulted by host father in 'gross breach of trust'The girl came to NZ 'full of hope and fun-filled excitement'. She left devastated.21 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandFour appear in court over man's death at Trigg Ave, RotoruaCharging documents allege they assaulted the man yesterday – investigations continue.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhy former editor Jeremy Muir is running for district councilMuir wants the council to be more 'responsive, communicative and transparent'.21 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Keep an eye on the forecast': Possible heavy rain to hammer parts of the countryThe top half of the North Island is looking wetter this weekend.21 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandDid tradie defraud clients, was he simply in over his head? That's the question a judge is now deciding after a trial in the Hamilton District Court.21 Aug 06:00 AM
OpinionRichard Dawkins: Strong wool – where to next?OPINION: We must understand how we got here and what we can improve on.21 Aug 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Lost a lot': CBD brothel plan abandoned after mayoral candidate's condemnation'I am not doing anything illegal. I was trying to create a safe place for sex workers.'21 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandTwelve charged with murder in Zain Taikato-Fox caseThe 20-year-old died in Rotorua Hospital in July as a result of critical injuries.21 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandFishing and hunting expo: How a young leukaemia survivor is giving backHer family leaned on the Child Cancer Foundation during an 'incredibly tough time'.21 Aug 03:29 AM
New ZealandCheaper rates for Napier residents who put their bins out lessCompost and recycling-savvy residents can now use their skills to save on rates bills.21 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandHere comes the sun in Hawke's Bay, but frosty nights likelySunshine increases over the weekend, but frosts are still likely at night.21 Aug 02:33 AM
New ZealandSleep like a Queen: Bedroom suite made for Elizabeth II to go up for auctionQueen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip used the suite when they visited Hamilton in 1953.21 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay on doing deals in Washington DCTodd McClay, Matt Bolger, Graeme Williams, Kate Scott, and Peter Newbold. 21 Aug 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Come clean': Rich-lister's plea to wealthy family man convicted over child abuse images The real offender is being urged to 'do the right thing' and name himself.21 Aug 01:34 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
New ZealandThe battle for Flaxmere starts with aroha and respectHenry v Henare for one council seat – it's a boxing announcer's dream.20 Aug 11:45 PM
AgribusinessFonterra upgrades forecasts for 2025 season and current seasonFonterra has upgraded its milk price milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS.20 Aug 11:16 PM
New Zealand‘Major blow’: Proposed closure of South Island's largest sawmill would cost 142 jobsThe closure would consolidate manufacturing to the company's site in Kawerau.20 Aug 11:15 PM
CrimeMajor traffic chaos as police chase spans Auckland, WaikatoFour arrests followed a robbery in Flat Bush this morning.20 Aug 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Hell, she’s after them!' Kiwi filmed snacking on worms after being hit by carThe female North Island brown kiwi was hit by a car about 11pm on Friday night.20 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandCrews tackle house fire in MuruparaCrews from Rotorua, Murupara and Kawerau responded to the blaze.20 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Frustration and exhaustion': Waikato teachers strike over pay concernsUnion cites frustration over pay, workload, and teacher shortages.20 Aug 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Achievement belongs to everyone': Since 1991 almost $5 million raised for charityA special lot features large-format bottles from five acclaimed winemakers.20 Aug 10:29 PM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa mum turned breast milk jewellery into an award-winning businessShe crafts keepsake jewellery with DNA elements such as ashes, hair, and embryos.20 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleSheep learns to navigate wheelchair with joystickShe enjoys music, especially 'Twinkle, Twinkle', and even dances.20 Aug 09:57 PM
LifestyleFarmer's corny maze proposal takes romance to new heightsThe couple plan to marry by May 2026, after next year's planting season.20 Aug 09:52 PM
