New ZealandWaikato Hospital escapes: Corrections member resigns, another on final warningOne staff member quit and one is on final warning after two escapes from Waikato Hospital.14 Jan 09:55 PM
New Zealand'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally endsTasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".14 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandFugitive hands himself in to police in TaupōHe will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.14 Jan 06:35 PM
KahuWaka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddlerNew teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.14 Jan 05:34 PM
New ZealandInnovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lakeTop Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop cop leaves the force to tackle issues on the streetA cop for 36 years, Sam Aberahama will now run a mental health and wellbeing trust.14 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6kAn inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.14 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandHow La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summerDespite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.14 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandStudy scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staffJR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drinking, arguing, yelling’: Hamilton tenant evicted from retiree villageEpiha Nathan also parked in the driveway, blocking ambulances, tribunal says.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHumble Northland couple’s community contribution recognisedJohn and Lily Coleman recognised for community service.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei BeachTwo young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCelebration of pilot Denis Hartley’s life later this monthPilot was a significant force behind the Eastland rescue helicopter.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary schoolA private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the runThe 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.14 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandFoul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probeThe man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.14 Jan 06:15 AM
New Zealand‘Massive bang’: Hundreds lose power at Mount MaunganuiPower restored to 531 homes in Mount Maunganui after tree branch hits lines.14 Jan 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat businessAroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.14 Jan 04:27 AM
New Zealand‘A hole in all our lives’: Young, married mum of three killed in crashThe hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.14 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandRich history at Rugby Park as union looks to the futureHurricanes or Māori All Blacks games proposed for Gisborne's revamped Rugby Park.14 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: Traffic tail 15km long as road works on SH2 bite, motorists fumeChipseal works cause heavy traffic, delays between Te Puna and Aongatete.14 Jan 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Blown onshore': Salty sea air causes pollution breach in Awatoto'We suspect this was mainly because of large amounts of sea salt particles in the air.'14 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandNew independent director for Alliance Group boardDay replaces Simon Robertson, who will step down from the board at the end of March.14 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandNew year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarketHe started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandRotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.14 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandThe Country: 2025's economy with Cameron BagriePhil Duncan, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Katie Milne, and Dan Brier.14 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandLate-night naked antics, chicken coop surprise for residentsBoth incidents occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning at around 2am.14 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandSmart collars 'an absolute game-changer' on hill country farmsJames Parsons from Matauri Angus will talk 'virtual' fencing at the East Coast Farm Expo.13 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after 'altercation' at Thames propertyThe man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.13 Jan 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Kiwis happy to be underdogs': Surfers ready to compete against legendThe team are excited for tag-team format, aiming to showcase skills against top surfers.13 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew chief executive for NZ Meat BoardNick Beeby, acting chief executive since July 2024, replaces Sam McIvor.13 Jan 10:58 PM
OpinionChris HydeOpinion: Would you pay $11.40 to watch 7 year olds play sport?OPINION: I can’t hold back tides, but I don't want to keep paying through gritted teeth.13 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandBody found, believed to be missing Tauranga manJarrad Ormsby was last seen in Hamilton on December 19.13 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandFather and son win big at Peninsula Duvauchelle ShearsNorth Otago farmer Justin Meikle and his teenage son Tye are on a roll.13 Jan 08:44 PM
