New ZealandBattle of Midway: Clubbies to fight it out on the beach and oceanValuable hit-out before national surf lifesaving championships at Midway in March.07 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North IslandMetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.07 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei’s famous castle for sale - but it won’t cost ‘millions and millions’The sprawling estate was a decades-long labour love for Stuart and Nanette Cains.07 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandBremworth secures $104.2m insurance payout after cyclone damageInsurers have paid $62 million; the remaining $42.2 million is pending.07 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandBoP house fire spreads to shelterbeltFire crews battle house fire and shelterbelt blaze near school.07 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Julian Raine on the Waimea DamJulian Raine, Chris Russell, Chris Brandolino, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, and Jason Walls.07 Feb 12:35 AM
New ZealandJudge’s maths blunder won’t change jail sentence for mobsterTihema Nuttall's sentence will stay the same despite a judge's error.07 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandTeen's Minecraft project brings Northland cities to lifeWhangārei is now on Minecraft as part of a global project.06 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandBoard games, bouncy castles and beats: Gisborne’s Waitangi celebration in picturesAll ages had something to enjoy at Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa's event centre.06 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandWings, wheels, and waves: Napier festival celebrates transport heritageSome of the model jets sound like the real thing and can do 300km/h.06 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLeading light: Zeva top teen at life skills camp'I proved to myself that I can do more than what I think I can do': Zeva Peard06 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandNgātapa going to the dogs: Season-opening trial set for next weekLocal triallists keen for action in preparation for bigger comps.06 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandDevastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fireDouglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.06 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concernsAn independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.06 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandDi-vine: Seaside BoP property with orchard hits marketThe property spans 18.2ha with stunning sea views near Waihī and Katikati.06 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay teen runner wins gold at Oceania Orienteering ChampsShe also earned a silver in the W18 long distance, boosting her world ranking.06 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in a near-century-old villa treated as suspiciousPadlocked gates hampered firefighting efforts.06 Feb 07:59 PM
WorldScottish farmers told to avoid phrase ‘farmer’s wife’A new report from the union says farmers aren't always men, they could be a woman.06 Feb 07:07 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline copA police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly. 06 Feb 05:51 PM
New ZealandFarmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestockWayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOverseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'06 Feb 04:08 PM
New ZealandWhy fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'06 Feb 04:03 PM
OpinionOpinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impactAt 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.06 Feb 06:54 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies after crash in Helena Bay, NorthlandThe road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene but has since reopened.06 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandStand and deliver: Aotearoa title on the lineMore than 400 lawn bowlers roll into town for the Aotearoa Māori nationals.06 Feb 03:13 AM
New Zealand‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivitiesThe Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.06 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandUnity and aspiration: Thousands join Hawke’s Bay Waitangi celebrationsA Hīkoi of Unity was held near Clive, celebrating local Treaty signings.06 Feb 02:10 AM
New Zealand'A reconnect for me': Thousands embrace Māori culture at eventMāori in the Moana unites the community through culture, music and workshops.06 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandCreative arts funding applications now being taken'We encourage you to have a look at the fund criteria,' Gisborne District Council says.06 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Waitangi Day dazzles as thousands gather to commemorate historic occasionA dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae started the day.06 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddiesMediterranean fanworms and clubbed tunicates are common pests found.06 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWaitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issuesDespite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.06 Feb 01:00 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: PM faces continued questions about his Waitangi Treaty Grounds absenceThe Prime Minister's opted for Akaroa over Northland this year.06 Feb 12:13 AM