PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Your record's smoked': Runner needs 'divine intervention' to keep his 36-year NZ recordRichard Potts ran an NZ schools 1500m record in 1989. It still stands, but for how long?21 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrakes pumped on SH3 speed limit increase'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A high-wire trapeze’: Blues trio ready to launchBrian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Different boat’: Gisborne Council grapples with speed rule changesThe council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree helicopters respond to Waikato crash, five injuredThree people have been seriously injured and another is in a critical condition.21 Mar 07:41 AM
New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Stale, frozen, hard, crumbly’: Rotorua students served one bread roll for lunchThe school's co-principal says the menu lacks appeal and results in significant waste.21 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandPuppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughterThe 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.21 Mar 06:00 AM
Super RugbyChiefs beat Moana PasifikaAll the action as the Chiefs beat Moana Pasifika 50-35 in Pukekohe.21 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandPolice knock on doors of parents as crackdown on boy racer meet begins'Plenty of parents now have a greater awareness of their teenagers’ weekend activities.'21 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandMan died in armchair four days after crash injuries not detectedLance Hohaia Houpapa was found dead in his armchair four days after a crash. 21 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandNo backing down for Napier health services protestA Napier health services protest rally will start on Sunday at 1pm, at the Sound Shell.21 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport’s $3 million upgrade to runway lightingHawke's Bay Airport is undergoing a $3m runway upgrade, including 169 new LEDs.21 Mar 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandVillage evolution: Centre of Havelock North's future to be decidedCouncil wants to know how to grow Havelock North, while keeping its 'unique character'.21 Mar 01:23 AM
New ZealandAvian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterwaysMPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandIn by Christmas: Building of 28 subsidised rentals on track The rentals will target essential workers in healthcare, education and emergency services.21 Mar 01:00 AM
Kahu‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to dieDean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.21 Mar 12:06 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate suspicious fire at local MaraeThe fire happened early on Sunday morning.20 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandPerson dead in BoP hunting incidentPolice were notified at 2am about the incident.20 Mar 11:24 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest man over shoe sale shootingThe men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.20 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with arson after house fire in NapierThe fire started about 1am on March 11 in Chaucer Rd South.20 Mar 10:31 PM
Crime‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snagMan accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.20 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses in double death caseA 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.20 Mar 09:44 PM
New Zealand‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programmeThe programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.20 Mar 09:13 PM
New ZealandPeter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winnersHealthy and Fresh specialises in leafy greens and melons, cultivating 30 varieties.20 Mar 09:07 PM
New Zealand'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farmsSouth Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.20 Mar 08:14 PM
New Zealand‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energyAbout $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.20 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandCorporate law to the catwalk: Lawyer aims for Miss Universe NZ crownMeet 2025 Miss Universe New Zealand finalist Dana McNatty.20 Mar 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second termOPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.20 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow NZ scientists aim to protect critically endangered leatherbacksExperts from three countries are studying leatherback turtles in Whakatāne.20 Mar 06:14 PM
