New ZealandFour men arrested after serious assault on council workerThe victim was seriously injured in the Taradale assault.11 Feb 03:37 AM
New ZealandRemarkable catch wins $20,000 prize – but the fish itself could be worth many thousands moreNorthern bluefin tuna are a delicacy in Japan, where they sell for over $5000 a kg.11 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe robots that could replace fungicidesUV-C light targets mildew at night, preventing pathogen regeneration.11 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: National Lamb Day at ParliamentN Guy, A Thomson, C Luxon, T McClay, J Pemberton, T Charteris, E Crutchley, J Luxton.11 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandThe marlin are out there: $60,000 prize pool for fishing eventA marlin was landed in the waters off Gisborne last week.11 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandTough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom SeriesMount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.11 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandChildren reportedly left distraught by public sex at cult Kiwi festivalThe festival, held in Hunterville, had about 2400 participants this year.11 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandYaba Daba Do – Red Stag Timber want two from twoThe Red Stag team is determined to give winning the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix a good go.11 Feb 12:14 AM
New Zealand16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodwayCrown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.11 Feb 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesWestpac picks record $10.30/kg milk price for 2024/25Westpac said global dairy prices have generally held their ground.10 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandSection of Hewletts Rd to close for 24 hoursA section of SH2 in Mount Maunganui will be closed this weekend for repairs.10 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Flat tack’: Flower vendors gear up for Valentine’s rushHawke's Bay Floral Collective expects to double sales as Valentine's Day nears.10 Feb 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Difficult conclusion': Irish pub announces voluntary liquidation five weeks before St Patrick’s DayOwners say bar is a victim of Covid, the cyclone, and the other business pressures.10 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Right behind me' – Large great white shark chases solo kayak fisherMatt Wells, 19, recorded a video of his encounter. Wells is helpless as he paddles away. 10 Feb 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Like living in a cemetery': Subdivision bid on sacred land heads to court againA 93-home subdivision on culturally sacred land is heading to the High Court.10 Feb 11:05 PM
New Zealand‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightingsThe DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago farmer Emma Crutchley on National Lamb DayManiototo sheep and beef farmer keen on others to have a "celebratory chop" on Saturday.10 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandMurder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raidA 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.10 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandLifeguards rescue swimmers caught in rips outside flagged areasA man and a woman were rescued from rips at Midway on Sunday in two separate incidents.10 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandHow Aquabots are leading charge for diversity in techYoung female engineers from Rotorua will compete at the Aquabots finals in June.10 Feb 10:18 PM
New ZealandTauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning electionMayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.10 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelKFC to launch its own airline: Zing AirKFC jet to transport fans to Super Rugby games.10 Feb 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, finesThe sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.10 Feb 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Simply devastating': School rallies after death of hostel studentRotorua Boys' High School principal says support in place for the school community.10 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOwed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.10 Feb 08:16 PM
New ZealandEnvironmental group at odds with regulator over RoundupELI has concerns about popular weedkiller Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate.10 Feb 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service changeBay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.10 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with drink-driving over Napier car-surfing deathNapier dad Reif Cotter died on the night of December 27.10 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay's councillors and mayors: Who's running, and who's stepping asideTwenty-two of Hawke’s Bay’s 56 councillors have confirmed they will restand this year.10 Feb 07:46 PM
New ZealandBrothers admit role in fatal attack that claimed young man’s life at service stationShayden Perkinson died trying to protect his cousin at an ATM in 2023.10 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuWhangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off miningWhangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised10 Feb 05:00 PM
