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
New ZealandGisborne District Council news: 2933 logging trucks of woody debris cleared from beachesNews from around Tairāwhiti.12 Dec 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandKāpiti news in brief: Award-winning nature photo features rare bird nestingA ute came close to the nesting dotterel.12 Dec 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdlesMayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits12 Dec 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phoneAn innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.12 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandHow Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generationSam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.12 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi finalists revealed for transtasman agriculture award"A very exciting group of young up-and-comers and entrepreneurs in our industry."12 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandChicory-finished lamb added to boutique meat company offeringsMatangi is normally known for its Angus beef.12 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crashPedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.12 Dec 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Whole lives ahead of them': Siblings killed in horror Rotorua crash'My girl is dancing among heaven’s flowers,' victim's widower says. 12 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandHavelock North movie theatre saved after Event Cinemas draws curtainMatt Bell said there had been a real prospect the Havelock North cinema would close.12 Dec 08:22 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Coromandel crashEmergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.12 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandFonterra converting two coal boilers to reduce emissionsDairy giant Fonterra's $64 million project to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets.12 Dec 08:03 PM
RugbyFrench prosecutors seek up to 14 years in jail for rugby players in rape trial involving two KiwisThe verdict is expected overnight.12 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandThe Grinch visits Waihī as festive flags failThe town’s festive flags have been taken down.12 Dec 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Standing with them': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty BillGisborne Council opposes Treaty Principles Bill, citing threats to local partnerships.12 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWill Hamilton on his cancer journeyPolice officer Will Hamilton is fighting blood cancer. Video / Will Hamilton/GivealittleWatch12 Dec 05:21 PM
New ZealandCouples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few yearsBrides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton in for big visitor boost following announcement of high-calibre event calendarWaikato is the place to be in the next while.12 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Better place': Restaurant operators whose lease was not renewed open new venue 200m down road'Maybe this has happened for a reason.'12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kidsOranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommunity stalwart can't retire completely after 35 years of volunteer serviceDot McCulloch continues her work with Makaraka Cemetery Trust.12 Dec 04:00 PM
RugbyBlack Ferns sweep NZ Rugby AwardsThe Olympic champions have cleaned up at the 2024 awards.12 Dec 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing tripHis body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.12 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan ran down teen the same day he was in court for running down elderly womanHe suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries and was left fighting for his life.12 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandTruck trailer rolls on SH25 in the CoromandelEmergency services responded to an incident shortly after 1.15pm.12 Dec 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbourLion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.12 Dec 05:02 AM
New Zealand'Steady sales': Gisborne retailers hopeful for Christmas boostLarge retail spending growth for Gisborne may not carry forward into Christmas.12 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandSixty infringement notices issued at Napier checkpoints before gang tangiThe funeral is for Napier's Angus Benson, a Mongrel Mob Barbarian chapter president.12 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandPaeroa's big bottle gets put on icePaeroa's famous bottle is getting a temporary makeover for a frozen L&P promotion.12 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandCoastguard Gisborne securing future through Sunrise FoundationCoastguard's endowment fund 'a call to action' for the community.12 Dec 01:30 AM
