New ZealandPublic system's eight month wait means threat of blindness for 72-year-oldDiane only recently lost her husband after he died while waiting for an ambulance.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision lossHe says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Culturally unacceptable': Wairoa fights to ban blood, mortuary waste in waterwaysMayor says new system will be costly but blood, mortuary waste should not go in the river.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Exhausting and scary': Mum shares journey through daughter's health battleCharity helped a record 4452 families in 2023; CEO warns of rising demand this Christmas.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It works better than anything': Medicinal cannabis popular for ageing and chronic pain'My pain levels are just so low compared to what they used to be.'13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefightersFirefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week. 13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll Black's legacy lives on at Romney Lane HomesteadCelebrated all Black Sam Strahan called this farm home for much of his life.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandsonGlenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'New Zealand has knocked our socks off' Family return to WhangāreiExit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikesLex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.13 Dec 03:24 PM
New ZealandThird victim of triple-fatal motorbike crash named as Luke Shaw, funeral plannedShaw died alongside Lesley Brooks, 46, and Jacob Coady, 24, in crash on SH1 on Saturday. 13 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandYoung dad faces raising children alone after 'devoted mother' dies in crash'My next steps are to honour my wife and raise my children.'13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe NZ region that uses the most methMethamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.13 Dec 04:51 AM
New Zealand'A little bit humble': NZ Rugby awards to All Black great, Black Fern'We’d just go out there and try to do something for the game we got so much out of.'13 Dec 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.13 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandMercury hits thirsty 30s again in Hawke’s BayIt was a warm welcome for one of the bigger cruise-liner visits of the summer.13 Dec 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Wonderful guy': Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history'That’s when it’s satisfying as a photographer–when you’re doing it for the right reason.'13 Dec 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's sufferingYoung dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.13 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel shooting victims were pig hunters; local farmer in custodyPolice have advised members of the public to avoid the area.13 Dec 02:39 AM
New ZealandThousands of iron athletes descend on TaupōTaupō is full to overflowing as 6200 athletes plus supporters arrive in town.13 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandPopular freedom camping spot to be moved due to overcrowdingThe local community board had raised concerns with the council.13 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandTe Ruanui ram sale at Matawhero yards baa-rilliant'Craig and Yvonne have done a lovely job with them'13 Dec 01:52 AM
New ZealandMan, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex actsHe has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.13 Dec 01:40 AM
New Zealand'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line upJuicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.13 Dec 01:13 AM
New ZealandHow Shortland Street self-harm plot sparked call for action"I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else.”13 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandGovt and iwi secure $5.4m deal for Kaitāia Airport's futureKaitāia Airport secured for NgāiTakoto with a long-term lease and $5.4m upgrade contract.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandHunt continues for offenders involved in Napier hit and runNo arrests have been made over the incident which saw a victim hit by a car then assaulted13 Dec 12:43 AM
New Zealand'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unitThe Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.13 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Chris Brandolino on the big dryChris Brandolino, Kate Scott, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Chris Russell, Barry Soper.13 Dec 12:25 AM
PoliticsRevealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roadsA suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.13 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandHome sweet home: Affordable housing development in Wairoa set for openingTe Rauā features 30 larger whānau homes and 13-bedroom supported living complex13 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandIwi leader Bayden Barber sick of freedom campers at Waimarama Beach ‘doing their business wherever’Littering is the most common issue with freedom campers12 Dec 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Common sense prevailed': Mānawatu-Tararua Highway won’t be tolledA proposed $4.30 toll each way on the 11.5km highway was near-unanimously opposed.12 Dec 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly honoured': Turner Centre wins Ticketmaster venue awardTurner Centre wins Ticketmaster Small Venue of the Year at 2024 EVANZ Awards in Auckland.12 Dec 11:48 PM
