New ZealandTruck containing contaminated asbestos rolls, blocking Waikato Expressway'The Expressway will reopen once the clean-up is complete, which may take a few hours.' 18 Jun 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.18 Jun 01:03 AM
CrimeBaby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered againDonovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.18 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seizedFive members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.17 Jun 11:57 PM
KahuMāori Millionaire: Kahukura Boynton plans to make her first million by 25Māori Millionaire shows that small habits can lead to big change.17 Jun 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzzA large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.17 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandSilence of the fans: Chiefs supporters told to leave cowbells at homeCrusaders boss says cowbells will be melted down at the gate.17 Jun 11:41 PM
PoliticsMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island large plumeA large plume from Whakaari/White Island this morning prompted speculation of an eruption. Video / Moxi CafeWatch17 Jun 11:13 PM
New Zealand'More than a building': Rotorua school celebrates opening of new spaceThe building was named Tāne Whakapiri Tangata.17 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobsTauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.17 Jun 09:38 PM
New ZealandState Highway 2 fatal crash victim namedTwo others were injured in the crash between Dannevirke and Woodville on Friday.17 Jun 09:32 PM
New ZealandWapiti burger takes Rotorua eatery to Wild Food Challenge finalBlack Label Barbecue is a finalist in the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge today.17 Jun 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence testRestricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.17 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats upAbout 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never felt so alone': Foster lifts lid on battles with NZ Rugby bossesFormer All Blacks' frustrations began before he coached his first All Blacks test. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dreamInjury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.17 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessRural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theftDefence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.17 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's MainlandJapanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.17 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandTeen girl charged with interfering in murder case of 15-year-old Napier school boyPolice say a witness was approached and allegedly threatened on May 12.17 Jun 04:44 AM
New ZealandFinding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charityThe charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade. 17 Jun 04:41 AM
New ZealandCCTV of rider released after blind, deaf cancer survivor struck in hit-and-runA motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.17 Jun 04:05 AM
Crime'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of methDriver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'17 Jun 04:00 AM
Entertainment‘I’ve been put up on the shelf’: Temuera Morrison laments Star Wars limboThe Kiwi actor has been part of the Star Wars universe for more than 20 years.17 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandKoru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānauThe koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.17 Jun 03:10 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdownBoth are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.17 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Gabrielle-hit couple still without full-farm accessHelen and Ian Burgess, Todd Clark, Sandra Matthews, Dr Beata Bukosa, and Damien O'Connor. 17 Jun 02:17 AM
New ZealandWhy Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community stapleThe event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.17 Jun 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'17 Jun 12:02 AM
BusinessMeat and dairy continue to drive food price inflation, Stats NZ data showsFood prices continue to rise but the rent increases are now the lowest in a decade.16 Jun 11:28 PM
