PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Never known a season to be as early’: Picking season under way in NZ’s apple capitalAn unusually early harvest is being welcomed by growers.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was in shock': Grandad finds four preschoolers on road after escaping from daycare'I would be asking a lot of questions ... cars don’t go slow around there.'04 Feb 04:07 PM
New ZealandMotocross rider, 10, would have died instantly, inquest hearsA pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.04 Feb 04:04 PM
New Zealand‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of riverBrenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.04 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeMan plied his daughter's 13-year-old friend with alcohol then sexually preyed on herThe girl had been seeking refuge at her friend's house amid troubles in her home.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PropertyNapier’s iconic Dome apartments for sale after 20 yearsThe Dome is one of the country’s most photographed buildings.04 Feb 09:13 AM
New ZealandRemains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forestThe woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.04 Feb 07:29 AM
New ZealandCoroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playgroundVJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.04 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Tsunami of need’: Hospice struggles as funding fails to meet demand'We’re having to prioritise which referrals we accept, which is morally distressing....'04 Feb 04:50 AM
New Zealand‘Rich Māori culture’: Rotorua to host major indigenous health conferenceOver 600 health professionals, researchers, clinicians, advocates and families will visit.04 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Women deny killing young boy in alleged assaultThe pair accused of killing Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa plan to take the charges to trial.04 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandWanted man charged after police spot him with machete down his pantsThe man who had a warrant out for his arrest was spotted along Selwyn St on Sunday.04 Feb 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Was a hero, now it seems I’m a villain’: Businessman asked to leave flooded land a month after buying it off council'Good on them for showing up. But there's no place for their business in Pākōwhai.'04 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandMissing Hamilton girl found ‘safe and well’Police and her family had concerns for her wellbeing.04 Feb 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandSuspected vandalism leaves new trees stripped bareThe newly planted trees were stripped bare of branches and leaves this week.04 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandBon voyage ... again: Silver Muse welcomed and farewelled for third timeRegatta and Artania to bring 2024-2025 Gisborne cruise season to a close 04 Feb 02:39 AM
New ZealandCoromandel shooting: Stu Edmondson denies charges, trial in two yearsThe shooting occurred near Coromandel town in December, killing Kevin Mabbott.04 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandBreaking the ice: NZ swimmer’s chilly success at world eventEmilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.04 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead after workplace crash in rural Hawke’s BayEmergency services were called to a crash at a rural Hawke’s Bay workplace.04 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandGisborne drivers in top gear at NZ eventsCook second at saloon nationals, Gooch wins NZ streetstock Grand Prix04 Feb 01:37 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policyThe co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.04 Feb 01:34 AM
New ZealandCo-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurityTarget recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.04 Feb 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessA world of worry: The clouds over NZ’s tourism recoveryPlus: How many bookings Flight Centre makes for Kiwi and overseas travellers a year.04 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder of Northland motorcyclist on day of killed teen’s funeralKyle Jenkins was found to have died from gunshot wounds.04 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandFor the chop: 90-year-old magnolia at Botanical Gardens to be removed'Assessments by several tree experts confirmed the damage posed a serious safety risk.'04 Feb 01:05 AM
New Zealand'A means of expression': Obstacles of chronic fatigue no barrier for student selected in art exhibitionA Rotorua young achiever's hard work has been exhibited across New Zealand04 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandTent fire safety warning after woman seriously injuredA woman suffered burns to her hands, legs and feet in the fire.04 Feb 12:57 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Groundswell on emissions and the Paris AgreementCameron Bagrie, Bryce McKenzie, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes, Dr Rowarth, Phil Duncan.04 Feb 12:15 AM
PoliticsMexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' ‘xenophobic’ commentsThe comments from Shane Jones have been deemed 'xenophobic' by the Greens.04 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: ’It was wild!' Hawke’s Bay fisherman reels in possible record-breaking tunaRegan Ellison said it was 'definitely' the best fish he has caught in New Zealand.03 Feb 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Stoked': Justin Ruygrok wins Northern Young Farmer finalFirst time competitor Justin Ruygrok said, 'to come out on top is pretty unreal'.03 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandFull circle: From rugby league star to farmer'I love speaking at events like the expo because it is talking to like-minded people ...'03 Feb 11:01 PM
