PoliticsPM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refineryThe Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.20 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandDoug Bracewell lends ‘firepower’ to Hawke’s Bay cricket team'I don’t want to take it out, because I don’t want to give it to anyone else'.20 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murderKyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.20 Feb 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of rangeIt has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.20 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandAussie cycling’s big race celebrates milestoneA look back at highlights from 25 years of the Santos Tour Down Under. 20 Feb 10:05 PM
Super RugbyThe McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback againMcKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues. 20 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Attacked' with rocks: Man spends $5k on lights, cameras after council 'inaction'The damage has been so severe that the resident received a $28K insurance payout.20 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandHow a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensingNgāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.20 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland lawyer fined $275k for ‘reckless’ foreign buyer rule breachesJarvis admitted setting up structures that circumvented the Overseas Investment Act.20 Feb 08:55 PM
BusinessGenesis reports strong first half profitGenesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.20 Feb 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighterThe warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.20 Feb 08:00 PM
Entertainment‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustrationPeople are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.20 Feb 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Ghost town’ after 5pm: Call for Napier, Hastings shops and attractions to stay open later'We are a tourist destination, but we don’t act like it because we are not open.'20 Feb 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPip Thompson: There’s life after 5pm - Hawke’s Bay needs to wake upOur towns so quickly turn into ghost towns, with limited options for locals and visitors.20 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandHow a Year 11 student conquered the NZ Scholarship Te Reo examMaieke Thompson ranked in top 0.04% for Te Reo Māori Scholarship.20 Feb 05:01 PM
New Zealand‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeingA convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandUp the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matchesAfter a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits''For them to come to that sort of end is absolutely deplorable.'20 Feb 04:02 PM
CrimeIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBird nests: Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risksA veteran firefighter warns farmers to stay vigilant against tractor fires.20 Feb 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yetParties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.20 Feb 05:09 AM
New ZealandCHB tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%Hastings can't accommodate any new projects in 2024/25.20 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandRestrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North ShoreLegal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.20 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifelineNapier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.20 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandCall for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifesRural midwife Emma Bilous says the shortage 'has a lot of parts to it'.20 Feb 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne’s million-dollar apartment remediation nears completion amid delaysPatrick Willock said compliance delays had been frustrating for contractors and owners.20 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreakThe church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention. 20 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandKatie Milne talks climate change on The CountryKatie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.20 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUsing bull kelp to make art: Five questions with Heidi Brickell'Making art – in the most authentic way – I can’t explain the joyfulness it gives me.'19 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandPerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM