New ZealandViral sensation joins with Kiwi drummer for new soundSophie-Maude's viral video hit over 50 million views in early 2025.08 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, CoromandelHeavy rain is forecast for the region. 07 May 11:03 PM
New Zealand'New normal': NZ tourism at 86% of pre-Covid levels, TIA chief tells TrenzGetting tourists on to planes is being hampered by capacity issues.07 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a 'little gem' in the CBD helps older people live fuller livesParksyde in Rotorua offers 45 activities for people aged 55 and older.07 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandTen Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were soldFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.07 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How uplifting stories offer balance in a turbulent worldOPINION: NZME's On The Up campaign has shared over 160 inspiring stories nationwide.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘About values’: School fights to stay openThe school avoided closure with donations from parents and grandparents.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?Plus, actor turns property development mogul, and celebrity stylist celebrates on Waiheke.07 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clashAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 07 May 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be soldHotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.07 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.07 May 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Removed that barrier': Change for overseas visitors announcedIt aligns New Zealand rules with Australia's translation requirements for visitors.07 May 01:26 AM
LifestyleWatch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’They wanted two dinner boxes. The worker had other ideas.06 May 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourt awards penthouse's new owners $928k in leaky building caseA couple bought the penthouse for $1.495m in May 2019 and discovered leaks soon after.06 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Bay of Plenty crashThe crash happened on January 23 at Coastlands.06 May 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Major' gas leak contained, schools out of lockdownThe 'major' gas line rupture happened at a construction site.06 May 09:14 PM
New ZealandFrom at-risk youth to entrepreneurs: Duo's cafe success storyHiku and Taratoa started Ringside Cafe seven weeks ago in Tauranga.06 May 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Anybody can make a difference': Amputee to walk 42km in a dayTyler Cashmore will walk 42km in one day – and he isn't letting having one leg stop him. 06 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandOp shop boss in tears over rubbish, human waste dumped at doorPaying for clean-up means less money for the community.06 May 06:05 AM
New ZealandBallance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided' Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.06 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.06 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlightAbout 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.05 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling todayTraffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.05 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Two new 'destination' eateries to open in Historic Village'I think that what we’re bringing is a young, fresh approach to a historic sort of site.'05 May 08:13 PM
TravelThe best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.05 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandBoP crash closes highway, one injuredOne person is injured; traffic management is in place.05 May 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon successMatthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.05 May 05:00 PM
CrimeInmate imported $15m of drugs into NZ - all from behind barsGang member Elijah Daveron used phones that were smuggled into prison for the deals.05 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandHow Māori youth are learning traditional medicine and giving backOver 20 rangatahi attended the Koi Ora Ngahuru during the April school holidays.05 May 06:05 AM
New Zealand'This can't continue': Serial shop thief amasses 129 convictionsSantana Tonihi was jailed for 12 months, but she'll be out in a month.05 May 06:00 AM
TourismNorth Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visitsFifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.05 May 04:02 AM
New ZealandThe cat with no ears: Meet Tilly, SPCA's remarkable survivorEarless rescue at needs new home05 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Significant boost' - Tauranga ends season with over 200,000 cruise visitorsThe Insignia will make a late-season call on May 27, the last until October.05 May 02:05 AM
New ZealandNorthland welcomes new rescue helicoptersThe air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.05 May 12:00 AM