New ZealandHonouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'27 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthdayHelen Clark with her father George Clark at home in Waihī Beach ahead of his 103rd birthday. Video / Rosalie Liddle CrawfordWatch27 Feb 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal': Helen Clark thanks father on his 103rd birthdayFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark says her dad has a 'great determination to live'.27 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandEmpowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global listNever having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandAward boosts cycling-mad city’s major event prowessBMX Rotorua has put the city on the BMX world map.27 Feb 04:30 PM
Kahu‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori BattalionTe Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.27 Feb 04:22 PM
New ZealandFrom one council role to another: ‘Now I get to do the action stuff’Tony Robinson resigns, no byelection as less than a year left in the term.27 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuFrom protest to partnership: Pākaitore legacy 30 years onFriday, February 28, marks the 30th anniversary since Whanganui Māori made their stand.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreeding the 'Wagyu of the lamb world'In 2016, the Reeves started breeding their own sheep, called Waimai CharaBlack.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m awayA man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMurdered girl’s mother has died but her fight with killer over his $15k compo continuesSam Te Hei was one of two men who murdered Colleen Burrows in 1987.27 Feb 06:47 AM
Racing‘A champion bloke’: Melbourne Cup-winning Kiwi trainer diesThe racing world has been stunned by the sudden death of champion trainer Mike Moroney.27 Feb 06:05 AM
New Zealand‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protestersThe protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.27 Feb 05:17 AM
New ZealandGisborne market leads with 32% cheaper produce than supermarketsGisborne's Farmers' Market celebrated its 19th birthday last weekend.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for whale freed from Far North oyster linesA whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandDepartment of Conservation team responds to stranded whale entaglementA Department of Conservation team responded to a report of an entangled Arnoux’s beaked whale in oyster farm infrastructure in Whangaroa Harbour. Video / Department of ConservationWatch27 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.27 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandThreat made to Hauraki Plains College, young person questioned by police Police say there’s no ongoing concern, and they’re not seeking anyone else.27 Feb 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingGovernment-backed export initiative signed to grow Kiwi food exportsAgriculture is NZ’s largest export industry, accounting for almost half of all goods.27 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandPilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coastThe pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.27 Feb 01:48 AM
New Zealand14-year-old boy critically injured after alleged assault in Taradale The boy remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after a fight in Taradale.27 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandElectrocuted orchard worker warned of power lines moments before his death'Yes, I know,' he responded when told to 'watch out for the wires'.27 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandEast Cape hit by magnitude 4.6 earthquake, felt by residentsThe earthquake was situated 40km northwest of Te Araroa.27 Feb 01:20 AM
Racing$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.27 Feb 12:59 AM
New Zealand‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmersThe Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.27 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandHastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1mNew pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.27 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandWhangārei suburb on edge as police and ambulances flood Onerahi streetsA police cordon on Beach Rd, Onerahi, where a shooting in a waterfront reserve was reported. Video / Denise PiperWatch27 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandCash flow! Powerball player wins $10.5mThe ticket was sold at Paper Plus Waihī & Toyworld.27 Feb 12:16 AM
New ZealandPlane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigationA person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.26 Feb 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Ballsy' move paying off as interest in NZ's first meatball festival just keeps rolling'Hastings has always had a reputation for being a bit ballsy. That’s how we roll.'26 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandWhangārei house fire leaves one person in critical conditionThe fire on Kahiwi St in Raumanga started just after 8pm on Wednesday night.26 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandSewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairmanThe Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.26 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Onwards and upwards': Wildlife sanctuary out of the woods for nowIn June, SMM said it was struggling financially and could be forced to close.26 Feb 09:59 PM
