New ZealandRisky stretch: Gate to shut Herepuru Rd during severe weatherTwo slips hit Herepuru Rd on March 27, one while council staff were on site.03 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne weighs night bans and 24/7 CBD optionWaimana and the Ōhope Beach Tavern carpark would be added to alcohol zones.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandApril Fool's prank 'sells' entire Tauranga school and 500+ kidsThe school has a history of pranks, including fake visits and odd prizes.02 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandMan charged after footage of puppies allegedly being thrown into river shared online31 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandCruise giant accused of 'callous' tactics to avoid multimillion Whakaari/White Island payout 30 Mar 04:00 PM
Warriors'Bringing Will home': Warriors land elite Storm winger in major backline boost30 Mar 08:07 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne council eyes new boat ramp and pool chargesVisitors could face $20 daily fees at Whakatāne's main boat ramp.28 Mar 01:59 AM
New ZealandOrange rain warning: Bay of Plenty hit with road closures, slips and floodingRainfall amounts for BoP have ranged between 100 and 190mm.27 Mar 03:57 AM
New Zealand250mm of rain: Warnings upgraded to orange for BOP MetService warns of likely flooding, slips, road closures and power outages.25 Mar 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRising fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit by avgas price shockOne operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.24 Mar 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCranes in retreat: Index falls to lowest level in a decadeAuckland dominates with the most cranes, but the numbers nationally are well down.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand42-hour rain watch for BoP as subtropical low nearsForecasters say the system near Vanuatu could briefly reach cyclone strength.23 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandStorm to hit north as Auckland set for 33 hours of rainSeven weather alerts issued for upper North Island as storm approaches the country.23 Mar 10:12 PM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandDishonest private ambo operators avoid jail due to 'devastating impact' it would have on their kidsThe pair claimed they were injecting drugs into fruit for training purposes.23 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandMuch-loved waterfront businesses lose wharf homeThe sportfishing club will be relocated behind the new $2m floodwall.20 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Something to interest everyone' at the Farming Like Grandad fairVisitors can see vintage tractors, cars and a 100-year-old shearing plant.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandActivist guilty after suitcase bomb scare at council buildingJudge Paul Geoghegan ruled Gordon Dickson intended to waste police resources.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
AucklandThe main roads where next tranche of average-speed cameras will be rolled outThe trial camera in Matakana has garnered $9000 in fines its first three months.17 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand‘Not one acre more’: Trustees fight to protect urupā landBurials resumed at the historic urupā in 2003 after stopping in 1936.16 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandStorm fallout: Major repair work planned for SH2Lane closures and traffic lights will stay in place for up to three months.13 Mar 03:02 AM
AirlinesTauranga Airport: Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash cloud from Whakaari/White IslandAsh cloud causes at least 19 flights in and out of the airport to be scratched.12 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandFrom Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appearAnalyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandKawerau bathers left in the cold by steam bore issuesPressure tests suggest cold water leaks are cooling the geothermal supply.11 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandMurupara doctor faces misconduct hearing in RotoruaThe tribunal is weighing five sets of misconduct allegations over Dr Conlon’s Covid care.10 Mar 10:31 PM
