New ZealandNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandSprinkler ban across WellingtonA shortage of water across the Wellington region means there is now a ban on garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.08 Mar 09:57 PM
New ZealandDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandFourteen jobs cut at Wairarapa DHBFourteen jobs have been cut at Wairarapa DHB to create one management team across the Wairarapa and Hutt Valley DHBs.08 Mar 06:01 AM
New ZealandDiscarded butt blamed for blazeA discarded cigarette butt has been blamed for a blaze that wreaked $250,000 worth of damage to a shed, vehicles and equipment at a Masterton garden supply firm.07 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandMan convicted for taking knife to McD'sA drunk man who walked behind the counter at a McDonald's Restaurant in Masterton last week clutching a black-handled kitchen knife was convicted of possession of a knife in a public place at Masterton District Court yesterday.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Masterton forest blazeAbout eight hectares of forest has been burned by a blaze in rural Masterton, with crews still on site last night to keep the fire under control.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
New ZealandPeter Nicolle elected president of firefighters unionA Wanganui fireman is now heading the country's firefighters union and says he wants to develop much closer and clearer relationships with the Fire Service on his watch.05 Mar 08:50 PM
TravelWhere fashion meets theatreSwallowing a sneaking suspicion she's a culture cougar, Catherine Smith is wowed by the wearable arts.28 Feb 10:00 PM
Small BusinessStock Takes: Green lightLooks like details of the long-awaited Mighty River Power float are set to be released on Monday with the Government raring to go after receiving the all clear from the Supreme Court.28 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandEx-jetski champion remanded in custodyA former national jetski champion and the brother of former Commonwealth Games athlete Simon Poelman has reappeared in court facing drugs charges.28 Feb 12:34 AM
LifestyleFinding my feetSharon Stephenson discovers returning from an expat life can be a bittersweet homecoming.22 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-vis gear for cyclists a 'no-brainer'A coroner says high visibility clothing should be compulsory for cyclists after the death of a senior police officer who was hit by a truck while riding his bike.14 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandEndangered ducks could be threatened by expresswayConservationists fear an expressway planned for the Kapiti Coast will run through the habitat of a critically endangered duck.08 Feb 04:18 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested after ramming police carA police officer has been left injured after a 23-year-old man allegedly fled in a stolen vehicle, then rammed police cars when he was finally brought to a stop.09 Jan 05:52 AM
RetailEconomist: Sales boom won't lastRetailers might be enjoying a post-Christmas spending bonanza, but an economist warns the sales boom can't last.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandParty pill lab bustedPolice say they have busted a "major" drug lab believed to be in the process of manufacturing thousands of ecstasy pills for New Year's Eve music festivals.21 Dec 07:18 PM
