New Zealand'Dangerous practice': Accidental house fire starts after petrol used in fireplaceOccupants treated for minor injuries, fire investigator warns of risks in using petrol. 29 Jul 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slipA group of motorists left their vehicles, spades in hand, to clear a slip on SH1 on the Brynderwyn Hills. Video / Nicola MorrisonWatch29 Jul 02:22 AM
New ZealandButter prices and Fonterra with Damien O'Connor on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Rebecca Greaves, Pita Alexander, and Hamish Marr. 29 Jul 01:51 AM
New Zealand'No small feat': Rotorua rider defends BMX world titleIt's Jeanette Davies' second consecutive win at the event.29 Jul 12:23 AM
New ZealandJackson Ball a double Hawk and a Wisconsin BadgerOnly 17, he's set to play professional basketball in Australia and with a top US college.28 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandBoy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrestsPolice issued 51 tickets in Rotorua and 63 in Hamilton on Saturday.28 Jul 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs another $10/kg season on the cards for NZ dairy farmers?NZX futures pricing supports the case for a $10/kg milk price for farmers. 28 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandBold, colourful and a good cause: Hastings' new event aims to attract 1000 peopleCancer Society Hawke's Bay hopes the community event will grow in popularity each year.28 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandOrganic honey - from bush to boutique in CoromandelThe Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year. 28 Jul 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chaotic' or 'collaborative': Where schools stand on open-plan classroomsRotorua principals have seen different results from the larger learning spaces.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and Third World': Patient starved 16 hours a day for six days waiting for surgeryThe patient should have had surgery within six to 24 hours, Health NZ admitted.28 Jul 06:11 PM
New Zealand'Unparalleled disruption': One in 1000 Kiwis homeless as housing crisis worsensRough sleeping and people living in cars is on the rise across New Zealand.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionWill market forces be enough to lower butter prices?OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to clarify whether farm kids are safe collecting eggs and watering plantsThe Government will consult with stakeholders until September. 28 Jul 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth NZ considering sending cancer patients to Oz, citing gynaecologist shortageNZ has half as many gynaecology oncologists per capita as is recommended internationally. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why are councils needing to woo local-body election nominations?Opinion: Crippling rate could be behind the cooling of election-candidates' enthusiasm.28 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldUS tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakersBordeaux's US market accounts for 20% of its total wine exports.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyBeach mansion sells for nearly $8m in eight days - 'we could have sold three more like it'Trophy home in Mount Maunganui topped its RV by almost $3m.28 Jul 08:09 AM
New Zealand'You were everything': Man who died from critical injuries in Rotorua rememberedFour men took the injured man to Rotorua Hospital on Saturday night.28 Jul 07:38 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after armed robbery, shooting at Whangārei barThe 35-year-old is facing serious charges in the Whangārei District Court.28 Jul 06:52 AM
CrimeMen forfeit $70k in drug proceeds after meth lab arrestsPolice found 1.6kg of meth at a clandestine lab in Herekino.28 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'28 Jul 04:57 AM
All BlacksInjured All Blacks quintet set to feature in Argentina, key prop ruled outMeanwhile, eight players have been released to play NPC this weekend.28 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandFibre network expansion a 'game-changer' for RotoruaMore than 1800 Rotorua households will get access to faster internet.28 Jul 04:04 AM
New Zealand'So many emotions': Star shooter Ellie Bird on ANZ Premiership triumph and why she’d say 'no' to Silver FernsThe Hawke's Bay-raised netball star had a near-flawless grand final for the Tactix.28 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandGisborne's historic Muirs Bookshop turns 120, calls for local shopping boostCelebrating the milestone is bittersweet for Kim Pittar, who recognises retail challenges.28 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go topCalvin Harris-Tavita has shown his match-winning chops in 1A First XV rugby.28 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandMeteor shower spectacular on Tuesday, weather dependingThe Southern delta-Aquarids peak around 2am Wednesday, with 20 meteors an hour expected.28 Jul 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victimJax Tauroa-Wall's whānau said his son was 'deeply loved by everyone who knew him'.28 Jul 02:31 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Rugby and highland dancing with Jorja MillerWayne Langford, Phil Duncan, Karen Morrish, and Jorja Miller.28 Jul 02:25 AM
