New ZealandHow Rotorua is rallying to meet a million-can goal for foodbanksOne service organisation is confident Rotorua can help meet the 'big target'. 12 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Waihi house fireA person died in a Waihi house fire this morning.12 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprenticeScott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge. 12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke man in court over 25-year-old's deathA Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.12 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the southA heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening. 11 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandNight market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after vehicle incidentRotorua Lakes Council is investigating and doing a health and safety review.11 Jun 07:57 PM
New ZealandQuorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pauseThe council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.11 Jun 07:55 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felledFour trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.11 Jun 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scamThe South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassedThe council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics ordersA couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programmePrime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.11 Jun 05:00 AM
MotorsportOn The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and actingLeighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.11 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandOut of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow communityThis weekend marks their first Matariki Pride festival with four events.11 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandTruck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.10 Jun 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Trapped under a vehicle': Woman critically injured in tow truck mishapA van crushed a woman in a tow truck incident near Rotorua.10 Jun 11:50 PM
New ZealandGates open for Fieldays 2025Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.10 Jun 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stopThe region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.10 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dadIt’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.10 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandDriver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.10 Jun 07:26 AM
New ZealandSpeedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend leaseThe council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.10 Jun 05:07 AM
Entertainment'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him throughShay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.10 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandPregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.10 Jun 03:03 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Traffic backed up after incident leaves person criticalOne lane remains open, but motorists should expect delays.09 Jun 11:53 PM
New ZealandTaupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery chargesThe man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.09 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victoryPalmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.09 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandShe was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'09 Jun 09:46 PM
New ZealandMan charged with arson after fire destroys houseNeighbours reported hearing smashing windows and seeing flames 'six feet high'.09 Jun 09:46 PM
New Zealand'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBDTiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.09 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandFog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to followMore thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.09 Jun 07:33 PM
New Zealand‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter"It was a very proud moment to say the least." 09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrivate ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.09 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theftThe judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.09 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandLotto's detective work tracks down $500k prize winner after ticket lostThe ticket was purchased last June at an Auckland supermarket. 09 Jun 03:07 AM
