New ZealandTop gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment AwardsKiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.14 Mar 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
EntertainmentNeil Finn is quietly turning a ridiculous idea into a musical colossusFinn’s Infinity Sessions are beaming extraordinary collisions to the world two decades in.14 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor encourages public protest at Napier Health Centre over overnight health careOver 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.14 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandNZDF prepares medics for disaster relief amid severe weather eventsThe exercise simulates a severe weather event on a Pacific Island.14 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandEight Tauranga liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minorsThirty-four premises were visited by police and inspectors that day.14 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Southland farmer Dean Rabbidge on carbon farmingDean Rabbidge, Shane Jones, Glen Burrell, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.14 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandProtesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in WhitiangaThe competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.14 Mar 12:25 AM
New Zealand‘A rite of passage’: Skyline Rotorua celebrates 40 yearsMore than 15 million passengers have ridden the gondola in four decades.14 Mar 12:20 AM
New Zealand‘Most exposed I’ve ever seen it’: Swells uncover near-century-old shipwreckDespite no crew perishing, a man died after a fall at the wreck a few months later.14 Mar 12:11 AM
New ZealandSH5 Rangitaiki crash causes serious injuriesMotorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services respond.13 Mar 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Up for the challenge’: Rangitīkei council’s new boss sets priorities for first monthsCarol Gordon will prioritise central government reforms in her new role.13 Mar 11:30 PM
InflationFood price dip in February fuelled by fruit and veges but butter prices shoot upCan't believe it's not cheaper butter? Price rise data revealed.13 Mar 11:29 PM
New Zealand‘Mild but variable’: Whanganui’s weather outlook for the weekendHeavier rain and fresh winds are forecast for next week.13 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in NorthlandEmergency services responded about 8.45am to reports of a person hit by a vehicle.13 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand miningEconomist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.13 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘A race to the last mussel’: Alarm over sea life scalping from Auckland beachesEcologist says scraping the shoreline of mussels could affect the wider food chain.13 Mar 10:15 PM
New Zealand‘The threat is quite real’: Hapū fights to save sacred treesThe trees at Onoke Heights are at least 200 years old and have a sacred history.13 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandResidents criticise mayor for inconsistency over ‘s*** deal’ Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale called the marine precinct sale a ‘s... deal’.13 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly exciting’: Plans for luxury waterfront hotelThe hotel will feature a pool, rooftop bar, gym, conference rooms and 197 guest rooms.13 Mar 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOlivado owes more than $3 million, liquidators sayAfter oil company's troubles, demands made for 'unpaid debts'.13 Mar 09:02 PM
New Zealand‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fearsOutdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.13 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandCousins family wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said the Cousins had a high-performing, efficient farming operation.13 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandMother jailed for live-streamed crash causing baby’s brain injuryHer 12-week-old baby suffered severe brain damage in the accident.13 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandA young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up groupHe carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.13 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Spectacular fireball lights up night skyDavid Greig's camera recorded the fireball at 10.49pm on Wednesday night.13 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonightJupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.13 Mar 06:45 PM
New Zealand‘Unique, essential’: Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchangedThe council decided to keep the 7am opening to save on extra costs.13 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand$17m commitment: Te Puke care home set for major transformationThe project includes 36 new premium care rooms and 11 new villas.13 Mar 05:28 PM
New ZealandLove at first meatball: 'There was chemistry across the bakery''As we were both quite young some of the conversations were a bit raunchy.'13 Mar 05:09 PM
New Zealand'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogsAs an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons regionDrought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Mole regeneration project may need extra fundingThe project received $876,250 from MBIE's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.13 Mar 05:00 PM
