New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
SportKiwi racing driver’s narrow road to the topShe made history in 2023, winning at Indianapolis with an all-female team.05 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies trying to retrieve keys from burning house to take nephew to hospital31 Jul 03:14 AM
Entertainment'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning13 Jun 10:00 PM
Lifestyle'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancerEmmett Lawrence is fundraising for Amelia and Bodhi Neil, who both have cancer. 13 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandSchool farm course sees 120 students flock to agricultureThe farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.29 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspirationAt 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offenderBryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe EV summer road trip is an exercise in joy and techno-tantrumsA cranky driver's quest to see if the EV can ever make for a great Kiwi road trip.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealedContractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.24 Feb 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy futureGas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.22 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating unexplained death of man in StratfordThe man was found dead about 11.15pm.19 Jan 05:18 AM
New Zealand'Distressing situation': Bus drives off, strands 15yo in North Island town during toilet stopThe boy's mother needed to make a four-hour round trip to collect him.03 Jan 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Free spirit' killed in Stratford car crash named as family pays tributeThe 22-year-old died in a crash on Mountain Rd.19 Dec 05:13 PM
New ZealandOpinion: A year of change and challenges for our communityGovt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews16 Dec 02:11 AM
OpinionCarl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year onMP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.16 Dec 02:03 AM
MotorsportTaranaki drivers on podiumThere was plenty of racing action at the speedway track on Saturday night.15 Dec 08:45 PM
New ZealandStratford Press bids farewell, celebrating community and historyOpinion: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Stratford Press.15 Dec 06:24 PM
New ZealandOne dead and seven injured in two-car crash on State Highway 3The Serious Crash Unit was at the intersection throughout the night.14 Dec 08:33 PM
New Zealand'I’ll shoot you': Barricaded man fired at police during 14-hour siegeAn officer feared for his life when the gunman pointed the firearm directly at him.18 Oct 05:00 AM
KahuSculptures to tell iwi history on Forgotten World HighwayFive works will bring focus to the cultural significance and tūpuna history of the area.09 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandTime to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this SundayChange clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!26 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandReview: Urinetown the MusicalOPINION: The show is weird, wacky and downright wonderful.28 Aug 11:27 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after rubbish truck and train crashSH3 was blocked and motorists were advised to find alternative routes27 Aug 07:19 PM
