New Zealand'Tragic and unforeseen': Couple's fatal plunge likely caused by medical event – coronerTheir car went over an embankment into Lake Rotomā, near Rotorua, in the winter of 2020.28 Aug 07:09 PM
New ZealandSmall eruption observed at White Island The plume rose to less than 1km, containing minor volcanic ash.28 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandHamilton Food Bank rolls out special meal support for elderlyThe new programme is directed at those aged 65 and over.28 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Nothing like it in NZ': Why this couple swapped Auckland for the CoromandelThe couple left their corporate finance jobs and moved to a community with 50 residents.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Woke block': Councillors respond to alleged comments by outgoing Deputy Mayor Halses' comments were published in Letterbox newsletter on August 10. 28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can AI win the trust battle?OPINION: The benefits of AI are numerous ... but caution is warranted.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom 138kg to 74kg: Faren Ormond's weight loss journey captured in documentary'You don’t wake up skinny; you still have to put in some kind of work.'28 Aug 04:55 PM
New ZealandRecidivist shoplifter caught stealing after jailtime says she doesn't get enough on the benefitThe last time Silvia Tipene was caught she claimed it wasn't her and she'd been framed.28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandAccidental or deliberate omission? Port's extension plans halted over act's wordingA Port of Tauranga expansion bid stalls in the face of a judicial review.28 Aug 06:44 AM
New ZealandHow a new research facility will be the only one of its kind worldwideConcept designs for the New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures have been released.28 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk convicted sex offender breaches supervision order 14 timesThe 45-year-old was jailed for 12 months but will soon be eligible for parole.28 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Party hard': The legend and legacy of NZ's Jolliest netball tournamentsThe Kurangaituku Netball Tournament in Rotorua celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.28 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Record result for PāmuMark Leslie, Andrew Fenton, Karen Williams, Chris Russell, and Greg Millar.28 Aug 01:13 AM
New Zealand'We got your Queen back guys': Lakeland Queen paddles again The boat had been dry-docked since October 2021 due to the pandemic.28 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandToo many discounts? Review of sentence for hostage-taker who shot at policeJade Mellow was sentenced to five years, nine months in jail for multiple offences.28 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandIwi win case objecting to new Hawke's Bay quarry - for nowThe quarry site is close to burial caves and the scene of an inter-hapu battle.28 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandHuge cohort of captive-bred wētā move to 'safe haven'It's Ōtorohanga Kiwi House's biggest translocation of Māhoenui giant wētā.27 Aug 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Windy story': Strong winds, warm nights expected in Hawke's BayWesterly winds may reach severe gales in exposed areas.27 Aug 11:23 PM
New Zealand'He is worth everything': Rare Galloway bull for saleFive-year-old Riggit bull Arapuni Pride was judged the champion Galloway of the world.27 Aug 10:03 PM
New ZealandBreak time before the home party for Magpies trojan Tom ParsonsThe skipper has played in 99 matches for the Magpies, but takes a break on Saturday.27 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandHeavy police presence at Pāpāmoa reserve carpark after assault, person injuredThe carpark entrance from the beach is taped off.27 Aug 09:23 PM
New ZealandBoatie fined $3000 after boat capsizes, trapping pair underneath in ill-fated Raglan Bar crossingOfficials warn of serious risks in crossing sandbars during fishing trips.27 Aug 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, callous': Man left unconscious in a pool of blood after tavern beating'I heard [my partner] yelling and wailing, "No, not my boy, stay with me, my boy".'27 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe big boast only one Bay of Plenty restaurant can makeThe new award puts the Mount Maunganui wine bar in the 'top 40' of NZ, its owner says.27 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi name atop the F1 world: 'It was a gradual realisation ... Daddy wasn't coming home'Amanda McLaren on losing dad Bruce in a circuit crash at 4 – and his inspiring legacy.27 Aug 06:27 PM
New ZealandNapier's decade-low council rating revealedSatisfaction with the city's performance, leadership and swimming pools took a dive.27 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProfessional fundraiser on how she got Kiwis to donate $16m for overseas projectJenni Giblin is something of a fundraising phenomenon.27 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew $140m retirement village planned for GreenmeadowsTreaty settlement entity Mana Ahuriri is selling land in Napier for the development.27 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe CBD retail area with the highest percentage of empty shops in NZYet the 13% is an improvement on last year, when a startling 16.5% of shops were empty.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Life is short': How a mountain biking accident led her to quit her dream job to sell 'towelies''We've hustled ... but it’s bloody cool and I wouldn't trade it for anything.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ housing affordability best since pre-Covid, report findsLower mortgage rates and steady income growth have helped improve housing affordability.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical condition': Multiple injuries following Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene at just before 8pm.27 Aug 09:45 AM
New ZealandThis small village was the backdrop for Whale Rider. It wasn't ready for all of the fameLocals loved that their community was at the heart of the hit film – so did the tourists.27 Aug 09:42 AM
