New ZealandLarge Port Waikato bushfire ‘rapidly spreading’, evacuations under wayThe blaze continues to burn through layers of vegetation.17 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandMuggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North IslandWhy Rotorua is the poster child for this week's high humidity.17 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandE.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottlesAn MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandSix missions in three days for Eastland Rescue HelicopterA couple were trapped in an overturned vehicle near Whāngārā on Saturday.17 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandPreserving history: Phase 2 work under way on CenotaphEnsuring monument's longevity; maintaining its historical and cultural significance17 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandOcean Swim back for a milestone 20th year, locals needed to join the funSwim races range from 200m to 2.5km, welcoming all ages and abilities.17 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandYaba Daba Do! Rotorua team reclaim trolley crown in blistering rideRotorua's Red Stag Timber crew have taken the Red Bull Trolley Derby for the second time.17 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCashed-up a2 Milk beats market, pays maiden dividendA2 Milk has surprised the market with a strong first-half performance.17 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured in truck and caravan crashSH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.17 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandA ‘war cry’ for sexual assault survivors: One-woman play comes to BayHigh school and tertiary students are being offered free tickets.17 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandForecast deluges won’t ease North Island’s ‘unusual’ big summer dryDownpours forecast this week unlikely to put dent in North Island's expanding dryness.17 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandBig bucks for bigeye ... Lauti whānau reel in $10k catch at Marlin and Tuna Hunt'Boomer' of a tournament ... 'as good as any in New Zealand': Fishing club president17 Feb 01:24 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investmentOPINION: Government investment in R&D is low in comparison with other countries.17 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandFatal fight between friends broke out over ‘messages to girlfriend’Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.17 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandThe Country: School lunches and Land Rovers with David SeymourDavid Seymour, Mark Ericksen, Te Radar, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.17 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandA second shot at Young Farmer title for Hamilton's Hugh Jackson'Probably my last crack at the big dance, so it’s now or never to give it everything.'17 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandChampions blow competition away at Tarawera UltraRotorua-Bay of Plenty athletes on the podium for major running event.16 Feb 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
New Zealand$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Careless disposal’: Fire blanketed Rotorua area with smokeThe fire was extinguished and crews left at around 4.30pm.16 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Warmest it's been in a while': Hastings to hit 31C as run of hot days beginsIt is unusual that Napier and Hastings have only had one day above 30C this year.16 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.16 Feb 09:38 PM
New ZealandCritical injuries after SH30 crash involving truckEmergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.16 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandMan dies after assault near Hastings park, homicide investigation launchedPolice were patrolling a part of Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley after the incident.16 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandWomen win three of four finals at Ohura ShearsLaura Bradley, Sarah Bryant and Jodiesha Kirkpatrick dominated at the Ohura Show.16 Feb 08:31 PM
New ZealandThe GP who earns less than minimum wageNationwide, NZ is short about 600 GPs, highlighting the funding crisis.16 Feb 08:28 PM
BusinessA2 Milk first-half net profit up 7.6%, sets 8.5¢ dividendA2 Milk beats market expectations, ends half with net cash position of more than $1b.16 Feb 08:06 PM
LifestyleWhat is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.16 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandSeeing Sheila more clearly with wheelie bins banished from Napier’s main streetBins being left on the street outside of collection hours were not a 'good look'.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandMarketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank paymentsThe now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Serious condition’: Crash shuts road in Hamilton EastEmergency services arrived at 8.15am near Memorial Drive.16 Feb 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandGrand plans: Motel owners defy tough economy with $4.2m upgradeThey want to keep investing and have confidence things will ease.16 Feb 06:06 PM
