New ZealandGang crackdown in Levin leads to seizure of four guns, knifeA warrant was issued after four firearms incidents in four days.23 Aug 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Grateful to still be alive': Black Cap Blair Tickner and wife, Sarah, on cancer journey'I'm grateful to still move my body, I'm grateful for my family, friends and community.'22 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandNapier eyed as option for rugby league test match New Zealand Rugby League wanted to bring a test match to Napier this year.22 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'150 clicks by the end of the straight': School speed limit changes in spotlight in Tararua20 Aug 06:00 PM
Wellington'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyage18 Aug 03:59 AM
New ZealandAttempted espionage: Soldier admits trying to give maps, numbers, passcodes to foreign country 18 Aug 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV finalWestlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.17 Aug 10:44 PM
New Zealand Man charged after housefire in Palmerston NorthPolice said a man they believed was holding a weapon has been taken into custody.17 Aug 06:46 AM
New Zealand13 players win $19k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?Two players also won Powerball Second Division.17 Aug 03:57 AM
New ZealandPlasterboard recycling trial a success: 'Exactly the result we were aiming for'Plasterboard is one of the New Zealand building industry’s most persistent waste streams. 16 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 20-year-old NPC captainA new captain, big names missing, but there's hope for the young Hawke's Bay Tui.14 Aug 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of community': Youngest frontline ambulance officer wins awardAndreas Jackson is currently the youngest frontline ambulance officer in Tararua.13 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand$21m Tauranga Hospital urgent care upgrade completed after four yearsThe upgrade has increased intensive care and high dependency beds from 10 to 16.13 Aug 07:14 AM
New ZealandThousands feel 4.9 quake in Hawke's Bay'That was easily the biggest shake I have experienced.'13 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to small aircraft with engine issues Three fire engines attended the scene of the emergency at Palmerston North Airport.13 Aug 04:31 AM
New Zealand‘Will they come for me next?’ Girl asks after her father is stabbed to death in his sleep Manukura McLeod will spend life in prison for murdering the girl's dad, Dayne Rademakers.13 Aug 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
Racing'Tracking in the right direction': Awapuni passes latest test for return to racing'We have all got our fingers crossed to get racing back on the grass at Awapuni.'12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMillennial candidate calls for fresh leadership in Gisborne electionsWalker, a Green Party member, first ran in 2022, receiving 322 votes.12 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandReckless pilot fined after crashing uncertified plane, CAA warns of riskThe unlicensed man crash-landed the uncertified plane near Marton and was seriously hurt.12 Aug 01:28 AM
LifestyleUS family move to NZ for trans daughter in ‘escape plan’ from Trump policies'This was the right decision and this was the right move for us.'11 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Very high-risk': Rapist and groomer of teens out of jail but under strict supervisionPeter Hartley denies the offending and even tried to overturn his convictions years later.11 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLast-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semiKing's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.11 Aug 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?Hawke's Bay would need more services and support to start taking refugees, an expert says.09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'Hurt me so much': $220k 'run it straight' winner sorry over Kiwi teen's death'I apologise for that... influencing the younger generation to do that type of thing.'09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Drives like a robot:' Salesman misled new Tesla owners about car's self-driving capabilityThe buyers paid an extra $6,000 for features the Tesla did not have.09 Aug 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Farah Palmer Cup offers platform for rising rugby starsOPINION: Counties Manukau Heat aim to capitalise on depleted rival lineups.08 Aug 09:34 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
Education'More questions than answers': Principals react to NCEA changes'We want a system that works for all learners and puts students at the centre.'07 Aug 06:00 PM
