New ZealandThe organisation using surplus food for social goodNourished for Nil runs seven services a week, serving up to 450 people daily.31 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand94 years after quake: The heroic nurses inside a makeshift tea kiosk hospitalBetween 1.30pm and 10pm, 60 operations were performed.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Humble beginnings’: Teen mum’s inspiring journey to dance successAlannah Curtis opened her first dance studio at 18.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandStockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficultA man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bright lights, big city, black tie': Big changes afoot for beloved eventRotorua's favourite black-tie fundraiser will become biennial, with a new event in the mix31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealedCommercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,00031 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonNZ log market steady despite Chinese New Year slowdown - Marcus MussonSponsored content: Chinese New Year may extend sawmill shutdowns.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCampground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying familyA woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThriving by driving and diving: Tairāwhiti youth getting the skills to succeedParents said the week-long programmes had been great for their children.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies oddsMaiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow much should councils borrow?Opinion: Importance of balancing long-term spending with immediate economic constraints.31 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resignsHe was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.31 Jan 06:47 AM
New ZealandPolice name woman who died at Pilot BayLaushaun Ying Soon died at Pilot Bay in early January.31 Jan 06:11 AM
New Zealand‘I just want to come home’: Woman, 83, distraught by transfer delays after major surgeryMarsha Cashmore waited for days without her family to be sent home to Hawke's Bay.31 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand100yo's wise words: 'Don't spend your time trying to make other people happy'... and don't forget the daily toddy.31 Jan 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Green chicken': 9yo Rotorua coin-tosser cracks up the crowd at Australian OpenThe young Kiwi tennis player was invited to perform the coin toss for the fourth match.31 Jan 05:20 AM
New ZealandDogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crewThe wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded. 31 Jan 04:07 AM
New Zealand‘Highly preventable:’ Man killed on highway warned not to hitchhike two hours earlierChristopher Connell's last words to police before he died were that he 'loved life'.31 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandGang patch legislation means gang insignia headstone banGang insignia on headstones established before the Gangs Act 2024 was passed can stay.31 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclistPolice have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.31 Jan 03:07 AM
New ZealandFarmRight converts Mid Canterbury dairy farm to plant T&G applesFresh produce giant T&G Global is expanding its operations in Canterbury.31 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghyThe injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.31 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandDelays expected following serious crash in NorthlandDetours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.31 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandPower restoration begins in Rotorua after 22,000 hit by outageThe power went out at 1.54pm for about an hour.31 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandTauranga police seek information on 2023 killingPolice renew plea for information in relation to man's violent 2023 death.31 Jan 02:19 AM
BoxingMea Motu hospitalised upon return to NZ after world title fightMotu was back in NZ on Tuesday after travelling to the UK for a world title unification.31 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandPace bowler Ben Stoyanoff earns 100-game milestone for Hawke’s Bay'Your best mates are in the team and being there with them is what keeps you coming back.'31 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandDumbbells, deadlifts and dairy cows: The rural gym with four-legged observersNo gym rats staring here, just livestock.31 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandSelf-shedding sheep on The CountryToby Williams, Ray Smith, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Quentin Whitehead, and Chris Brandolino.31 Jan 01:01 AM
New ZealandPolice continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicleTravis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.31 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandMinistry removes clause restricting schools from talking about new lunch programme'If schools want to speak about their school lunches ... they are free to do so.'31 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandWorld’s best teen runner to race against the men in HastingsSam Ruthe ran a 4m 1.72s mile at the age of 15 last weekend. He'll run 3000m in Hastings.31 Jan 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in TaupōAccording to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.31 Jan 12:00 AM
