'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.
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'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off Christchurch
Experts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.
Whakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new season
More than 1600 people applied for jobs for the winter season.
'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages on
Robyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.
Watch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death
A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.
'Decades of underinvestment': Gisborne play space to get significant upgrade
The Elgin project will cost $190,000, the only significant renewal until 2027.
Vandals remove third chicane as Tamahere road safety row intensifies
Residents complained the chicanes were dangerous and installed without consultation.
Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy
Craig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.
Speedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend lease
The council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.
Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’
'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.
Magic take home second win in a row against Stars
Hot on the heels of last week's home win, the Magic won 71-54 in Auckland on Monday.
'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him through
Shay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.
Watch: No arrest after hooded man storms field, punches schoolboy rugby player
'It’s pretty disgusting that someone would do that.'
Pregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery
The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.
Rowena Duncum's Fieldays preview on The Country
Rowena Duncum, Farmer Tom Martin, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell, and Kevin Mortensen.
Anyone for 3D meat? Japan's Expo showcases food of the future
The Expo showcases futuristic foods, including green and red rice.
73-year-old man charged with Northland murder
Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.
'Great news': NZ red meat exports hit $1.21b in April
Sheepmeat exports to the EU reached 8689 tonnes, up 53% in volume.
'Expect delays': Traffic backed up after incident leaves person critical
One lane remains open, but motorists should expect delays.
ASB offers $150,000 interest-free loans for farm solar systems
Farmers could expect to get payback from as early as the sixth year of generation.
Rural worries grow over copper network deregulation
Remote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.
Man admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two others
The infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.
'The ultimate outdoorsman': Napier man dies tramping South Island's Te Araroa Trail
'Being out in nature and tramping was where he was happy.'
Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.
Moo-turn: Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’
Labour on verge of giving up on a 17-year battle to price agricultural emission?
She was meant to be in Europe. Instead, she paid $36k for a cancer drug
'I never expected to get sick in my retirement like this.'
Man charged with arson after fire destroys house
Neighbours reported hearing smashing windows and seeing flames 'six feet high'.
'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.
‘I didn’t want him to go’: Father of teen stabbed to death at party regrets their final fight
Police have not made any arrests despite 50 people attending the party.
Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem
Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.
Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow
More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.
Hawke’s Bay’s new rescue chopper: Hangar upgrades, equipment could cost over $1m
Hawke’s Bay’s brand new rescue helicopter is set for arrival in September 2026.
On the Up: An ode to the crews keeping the lights on through our worst weather
When you think ‘I’m glad I’m not at work’, that's when Hamish Weir is at his busiest.