New ZealandPiarere roundabout project completeConstruction of the 60-metre roundabout on the intersection of SH1 and SH29 began in 2024.16 Sep 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many'Decisions that affect our growers and the future of NZ crops are never made lightly.'15 Sep 11:20 PM
InflationFood prices lift 5% in August year, Stats NZ data showsBeef mince has risen $3.40 in 12 months, costing $22.53 per kilo in August.15 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandMissing evacuation mapping a threat to SouthlandSouthland still lacks full evacuation maps despite recent tsunami alerts.15 Sep 10:45 PM
Kahu'The cord to our tīpuna': Everyday use of te reo Māori celebratedTe Wiki o Te Reo Māori began in 1972 as a single day before growing into a national week.15 Sep 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victimsDetails revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.15 Sep 10:24 PM
Athletics'Best kick in the world': Willis on awkward moment watching Beamish world title runThe win follows his dramatic fall and recovery in the heats just two days ago.15 Sep 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rulesDrones, Ōhakea, a pilot shortage and regional airlines all get attention in the new plan.15 Sep 09:00 PM
AthleticsWatch: Beamish storms home to win world steeplechase titleThe win follows his dramatic fall and recovery in the heats just two days ago.15 Sep 08:06 PM
WorldInside Spain’s rural revival: Foreign buyers, eco‑villages and new jobsSpain’s rural population fell 4.4% from 2014 to 2023 despite national growth.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Destined to do something great': Nikara Ross' journey from student to mentorWairoa woman Nikara Ross is guiding youth in the NZDF after it gave her a career. 15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSweet revival for Napier’s empty seafood buildingPinky’s Ice Cream Parlour and Foodflo move into the former Takitimu Seafoods building. 15 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Something he always wanted': Kiwi twins quit jobs to hike 780km, fulfilling dad's dreamThe 38-day pilgrimage will take them through France and Spain.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayorHe says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.15 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom Mandela to Motown: Soweto Gospel Choir bringing powerful new show to NZ stagesThe tour opens in Hamilton on March 28, before shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.15 Sep 10:01 AM
New Zealand'Highly careless': Judge blasts importer after toy cars pose choking risk to young kidsHundreds of the colourful cars may still be in circulation despite a nationwide recall.15 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandWhat will it take for Tom Phillips' children to reintegrate into society?A psychotherapist says the family dynamic showed cult-like traits.15 Sep 07:03 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for fatal crash while chasing partner's wife was 'overwhelmed by emotions'Sharanjit Kaur killed Jono Baker while driving recklessly in an oncoming lane.15 Sep 07:00 AM
WellingtonWatch: 19yo council candidate allegedly headbutted by rival's husband outside gas stationAn altercation between two council hopefuls over campaign signage boiled over.15 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandStill on the table: Bay of Islands marina awaits key developer decisionDevelopers have two years to decide whether to lodge a full application.15 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandBotched ram raid: Would-be robber leaves empty-handed and with two broken teethThe car used in the ram raid was taken by force from a man parked at Te Mata Peak.15 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandStorm damage: Crews face major repairs to poles and linesPowerco says some repairs could take longer where poles were brought down.15 Sep 04:49 AM
New ZealandIHC winning images capture New Zealand nature for Foto Fest exhibitionNature photography to be displayed at Hastings Foto Fest. 15 Sep 04:45 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Nitrate in drinking water - research v headlinesOPINION: Research shows nitrate in water may pose less risk than some claims suggest.15 Sep 04:26 AM
New ZealandWild winds cut power to thousands, trees down About 2500 Rotorua households on Unison’s network lost power over the weekend.15 Sep 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Napier’s first citizens’ assembly: 40 locals shaping city's aquatic future'It won’t probably solve all the issues, but already we’ve got quite a lot of ideas.'15 Sep 03:46 AM
KahuPapakāinga builder stands for Māori Ward seatKiritahi Firmin is one of five candidates vying for two Whanganui Māori Ward seats.15 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: School band get grant to record single after winning national finalKotahi Te Rā secured $11k in gear and funding to record and release a single.15 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Paris and Palestine with David SeymourDavid Seymour, David Clark, Todd Charteris, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. 15 Sep 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfter unwanted halfback's heroics in Battle of the Bays, could Tonga be calling?Lincoln McClutchie's wobbly kick from 30m won the game for the Magpies over the Steamers.15 Sep 01:23 AM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandDiamonds and wine: Hospice gets $560,000 from two record fundraising events'This shows what can be achieved when a community rallies behind a cause.'14 Sep 11:34 PM
BusinessBay of Plenty tops with bumper kiwifruit season as Auckland shows signs of economic turnaroundThe June quarter was marked by 'chilly' economic conditions.14 Sep 11:14 PM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM