New ZealandRowland Smith's second win in shears comebackResults from the weekend's Taihape Shears and Tapawera Shears.26 Jan 09:09 PM
KahuWhat politicians expect from Māori ward pollsPoliticians have mixed views on Māori wards ahead of October polls.26 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandFonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive BovaerTrials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals. 26 Jan 08:29 PM
New ZealandA time-honoured feature of rural lifeThe Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.26 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandVeteran firefighter says Mangawhai tornado worst he’s seenMangawhai residents are rallying to help one another after the tornado.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandRats in the pantry: Misuse of Dannevirke’s Pātaka Kai sparks concernRubbish instead of food: A community food pantry in Dannevirke is being misused.26 Jan 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskGetting Synlait Milk back on trackProcessor expects to return to profitability in first half of financial year.26 Jan 04:56 PM
New Zealand‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearingSubmitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.26 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandAuckland Anniversary Day: Should the Bay of Plenty ditch it for its own day?Why does most of the North Island celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day?26 Jan 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Critical tipping point’: When did things turn bad for the Hauraki Gulf’s snapper?What's driven the decline of the oft-caught species? Scientists shed new light.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDown but not out: Fonterra's biggest business opportunityFonterra's Teh-han Chow says China remains the land of opportunity for Fonterra.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levelsThe Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.26 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Like a turbine’: Mangawhai couple sheltered in wardrobe as tornado hitA cordon is in place, and people told to treat downed power lines as live.26 Jan 07:10 AM
New Zealand'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Operation Trolley': Police arrest 13, return 45 trolleys to Rotorua businessesPolice undertook the operation from January 21-23.26 Jan 05:06 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning for parts of CanterburyResidents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts should expect heavy rain and hail.26 Jan 04:16 AM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after fatal crash forces closureThe crash involved two vehicles and occurred about 8.10am, with one death now confirmed.26 Jan 03:36 AM
New Zealand'It was so intense': Woman's 'deja vu' during second terrifying tornadoA woman living in Hobsonville during a 2012 tornado said the experience was like deja vu.25 Jan 11:33 PM
New Zealand$17m refurbishment milestone for Hawke’s Bay Hospital outpatientsThe Puawānanga Outpatients facility's second refurbishment stage is complete.25 Jan 11:32 PM
New ZealandWoman asleep in bed sucked out of home, thrown by force of Mangawhai tornadoEmergency crews are responding to Mangawhai after tornado-like winds hit the area.25 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandThe 122km/h gust: Why last night’s extreme weather hit Mangawhai so hardA forecaster explains what made the storm so powerful, as the weather action shifts south.25 Jan 09:11 PM
Crime'I will never see him again': Mum's grief after son killed in hit-and-runDamon Clark died while visiting a waterfall. The man who hit him has now been sentenced.25 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMooring piracy rampant during windy summer – HarbourmasterMooring piracy has been an issue for boaties in Northland this summer.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boostThe Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandAMI reveals Hawke’s Bay's top 10 stolen car models for 2024Has your Nissan gone missing? Car thieves' favourite vehicles to nick are revealed.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandEgg-citing growth: Meet the innovative Bennik familyThe Bennik family farms 216,000 layers across various sites in New Zealand.25 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandAlexia Phillips to attempt shearing world recordWorld Sheep Shearing Records Society confirmed Alexia Phillips’ February bid this week.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRed meat sector launches Dragon's Den challengeThe best idea wins up to $10,000 to develop a business case.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMoleskins fit for a king in 1903"The King ... wearing a waistcoat of that glossy fur, has caused a boom in moleskins."25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: A bountiful summer harvestOpinion: Wow, this summer is shaping up to be a wonderful growing season.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Unforgettable’ - orca pod stuns surfers with close encounter'Time just froze as it glided past. You can’t explain the feeling.'25 Jan 04:32 AM
New Zealand‘Unwavering commitment and compassion’: Four decades of hot meals and warm smilesMeals on Wheels volunteer Pam Smith clocks up 40 years.25 Jan 03:54 AM
EnvironmentFast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining planAllowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.25 Jan 02:52 AM
