PoliticsŌpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed'This is an important matter.'05 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandNew $20m rescue helicopter to boost Hawke’s Bay's lifesaving missionsAircraft ordered and due to arrive and begin operating in September 2026.05 Nov 12:12 AM
New ZealandNapier man challenges insurer over flood hazard maps, gets premium discountCall for greater transparency on where insurers get their information from.05 Nov 12:03 AM
New Zealand'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermenA fisherman spotted a 'big splash' about 3km from his boat on Saturday.04 Nov 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 500 new homes planned for Hastings suburbTwo businessmen, a commentator and a horticulturist team up for a bold plan in Flaxmere.04 Nov 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$3 billion deal: 'Significant' implications for FonterraIndependent bank cites potential financial consequences as well as benefits.04 Nov 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crashThe teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.04 Nov 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ farmers face better outlook, but China still a risk – RBNZSentiment in the agriculture sector has improved since mid-2023.04 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandOne region pushing 30C: Widespread warm temperatures forecast this weekThe whole of New Zealand is in for some abnormal spring warmth toward the end of the week.04 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandMore than half of Hauraki ratepayers happy with council performanceThe results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.04 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor wears a Mickey Mouse T-shirt to meetings over 'worrying state of democracy'The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.04 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'They are going to f***ing kill us': Woman's final words on 111 callCredence Malcolm and another man who can't be named say they didn't murder Korrey Whyman.04 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandHelicopter used in Gisborne rescueOne person was taken by helicopter while two were taken by IRB off Tuamotu Island.04 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandMeeanee Speedway: Hawke’s Bay driver Kairyn O’Brien celebrates arrival of newborn son with winIt was a memorable night for O’Brien in the 22-strong Superstock class.04 Nov 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne farmer runs 11 marathons in three days in Backyard Ultra World Team ChampsTomlinson and NZ teammates place sixth overall as limits of human endurance are pushed04 Nov 09:09 PM
OlympicsKiwi rowing great announces retirementOne of New Zealand’s most successful female rowers has announced her retirement.04 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandFarmer with terminal cancer caught in two-year battle with ACCThe 53-year-old fighting for compensation now has less than a year to live.04 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandTriumphant Rosemary Mair brings World Cup to Hawke's BayWhite Ferns victory tour heads to Havelock North on Wednesday.04 Nov 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest rugby clubs moving after 50 yearsThe Napier club is building a brand-new clubroom and changing rooms – at a new location.04 Nov 06:20 PM
New Zealand'Bombshell': Prostate cancer survivor speaks out on 'stigmatised' side effects"Before, you had no limitations ... and all of a sudden there’s a handbrake on."04 Nov 05:45 PM
New ZealandRevealed: True value of cruise ship visits to Northland economyFull value of cruise ship industry to Northland revealed.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMassive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissionsThe 2022 Kaimaumau wetlands fire released a huge amount of carbon into the air.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North - student flying high, sign vandalism costs rise, Lotto win and surgery successfulNews snippets from the Far North04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSunGold export outlook juicy but yellow kiwifruit competition looms: ZespriA 'proliferation of brands' are increasingly expanding their kiwifruit offerings.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIn national first, Far North hosting te reo Māori Inspiring the Future courseTe reo Māori Inspiring the Future course held in Kaikohe for first time.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry to appoint Commissioner after Waikato school board fires teacher, members step downFour-parent board members resigned over teacher dismissal backlash.04 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social mediaSocial media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.04 Nov 04:13 AM
KahuMāori businesswomen win top award amid school lunch contract lossPuku Ora wins Tohu Aorangi award amid loss of school lunch contract to national suppliers.04 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMelbourne Cup: Former Napier Boys’ High pupil rides a Kiwi hopeMichael (Mick) Dee has ridden 783 winners, but none yet in the Melbourne Cup.04 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne councillors to decide on Grey Street T-intersection changeCouncil may approve T-intersection; work to start in November if approved.04 Nov 03:57 AM
KahuTime for a 'cool' change: All aboard special voyaging experience on Tairāwhiti waka houruaHistory and practical skills part of waka mentoring programme.04 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandBroccoli $9 a head? Growers' freshwater reform warningGovt urged to prioritise commercial vegetable production in new freshwater regulations.04 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Innocent people are going to get harmed': Bullet holes found in homes amid Hawke's Bay suspected gang shootingsOne woman living in a home with bullet holes had shifted there because of cyclone damage.04 Nov 02:07 AM
