New Zealand'He's a legend': Cyclist, 70, takes on NZ for ADHD awarenessJohn Evans, 70, is cycling NZ to raise funds for neurodivergent children.26 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith MillThe mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashionKiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Came from left field': Racing ban shocks greyhound trainersThe greyhound industry reacts to the proposed racing ban.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpotThe winning numbers have been drawn.26 Feb 08:20 AM
New ZealandOne person trapped after aircraft crash at Tauranga, emergency services rush to sceneOne person is trapped in a light aircraft following a crash at Tauranga Airport.26 Feb 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Long duration event': Waipoua Forest fire grows to 70ha, evacuations underwayPolice are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area.26 Feb 06:29 AM
New ZealandPolice name ‘beloved’ 3yo boy who died in Northland driveway accidentEmergency services were called to the scene about 1.40pm on Sunday.26 Feb 05:53 AM
KahuWhy Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowdsAll tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.26 Feb 05:37 AM
Property‘Crazy and unreal’: Bach bought for $300K sells for more than $2mBuyer response had been "nothing short of phenomenal", says agent.26 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crashPolice are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.26 Feb 04:29 AM
New ZealandTrust Tairāwhiti unveils Gisborne city makeover ideas for familiesShops may co-ordinate late-night shopping under the new initiative.26 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation after ‘tragic’ shooting in Whangārei parkPolice are determined to find out the events that led up to the 'tragic incident'. 26 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandSweet dreams become reality for home bakerRuby Fogarty has gone from making cakes at home to owning a store in Waipukurau.26 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandWaipoua River blaze 50% contained as crews battle 100ha fireTwenty homes were evacuated as flames blocked access to State Highway 12.26 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandCops execute 13 search warrants to seize gang patches worn at Mongrel Mob leader's funeral, 11 arrested'The arrests today are a clear reminder police are committed to enforcing legislation.'26 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandFirefighters brace for week-long battle as Waipoua River fire ragesAppeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.26 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandBreak out the butter: Cafe starts contest to find best scone ever'I would like, if we find something great, to put it on the menu.'26 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo plans yet for site of demolished 107-year-old Anglican church in GisborneThe Church of the Resurrection reached the end of its life and was demolished in November.26 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis talks banks on The CountryJamie Mackay talks to Nicola Willis, Jane Smith, Farmer Tom Martin, and Jim Hopkins.26 Feb 12:58 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandHow smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in HastingsThe meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.26 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandNervous wait: Fire crews battle 70ha blaze near WaipouaResidents may be forced to leave their homes for a week due to the Northland fire.25 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandNew Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.25 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for droughtFarmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.25 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandPolice shoot runaway bull after two people injured in HamiltonEmergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.25 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Bay of PlentyPolice urge anyone with information to call 105. 25 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandMinor injuries after all-terrain vehicle incident near Cape Kidnappers beachPolice borrowed side-by-side off-road vehicle to access the patient.25 Feb 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Why US dollars still rule the world...and what’s up with the price of cheese Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the latest economic news.25 Feb 10:30 PM
Politics‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.25 Feb 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘We made history’: Pipeline protesters say they’re stayingIt comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted. 25 Feb 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaming the traffic snake: Waipukurau woman aims to revolutionise local carpoolingMore than 60% of residents get income from outside the district, and the traffic shows.25 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandRowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.25 Feb 09:47 PM
